Candlemass- Tales of Creation (Album 1989)

Candlemass- Tales of Creation (Album 1989). Tracklist: 1. The Prophecy 2. Dark Reflection 3. Voices in the Wind 4. Under the Oak 5. Tears 6. Into the Unfathomed Tower 7. The Edge of Heaven 8. Somewhere in Nowhere 9. Through the Infinitive Halls of Death 10. Dawn 11. A Tale of Creation Lineup: Band members: Leif Edling- Bass, Lyrics, Songwriting Mappe Björkman- Guitars (rhythm) Jan Lindh- Drums Lars Johansson- Guitars (lead) Messiah Marcolin- Vocals Guest/Session: Jim Bachman- Narration Jay Larssen- Narration Miscellaneous staff: Micke Mårtensson- Artwork, Layout Mats Lindfors (R.I.P. 2017)- Producer, Mixing Genre: Epic Doom Metal Notes: Concept album, about a man who falls asleep under an oak tree and dreams about the journey of life. "Under the Oak" is a re-recording of a song that originally appeared on "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" (and also the "Tales of Creation" demo). Leif Edling originally wanted another Thomas Cole painting for the cover, but his bandmates "talked him out of it". A modified Gustave Doré work called &Creation of Light&was used instead. "Into the Unfathomed Tower" is divided into 7 parts: I. Dance of the Fay II. Magic / Entering the Tower III. Dance of the Fay (Reprise) IV. Soul&Flight V. Towards the Unknown VI. Choir of Angels VII. Outside the Gates of Heaven Recording information: Recorded at Stockholm Recording, June / July 1989. Co-produced by Candlemass.