Cradle Of Filth "From the Cradle to Enslave (EP)"

From the Cradle to Enslave is the second EP by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth, released on 30 October 1999 by record labels Music for Nations (Europe) and Metal Blade (US).

The EP was recorded during a period of upheaval for the band, with Gian Pyres and Nicholas Barker leaving prior to its release (Pyres would return for the recording of Midian) and Stuart Anstis and Les Smith departing the band soon afterwards.

From the Cradle to Enslave contains two original compositions: the title track and "Of Dark Blood and Fucking". The rest of the disc consists of cover versions and a re-recording of a track from the album Dusk... and Her Embrace.

From the Cradle to Enslave was released on 30 October 1999 by record labels Music for Nations (Europe) and Metal Blade (US). It reached number 84 in the UK Albums Chart.

AllMusic described the EP as "a worthy addition to any fan's collection, featuring several songs that rank with the best of their work".

Dani Filth revealed his antipathy towards the title track in Kerrang!: "We have to play it at every gig... I'd like to erase it, so I wouldn't have to play it again. After a while you just want to play something different. There's something about the hook that just strikes a chord of fear down my spine."

Track listing

1. "From the Cradle to Enslave" 6:37
2. "Of Dark Blood and Fucking" 6:02
3. "Death Comes Ripping" (Misfits cover) 1:57
4. "Sleepless" (Anathema cover) 4:19
5. "Pervert's Church (From the Cradle to Deprave)" (remix of "From the Cradle to Enslave" only on European release) 4:58
6. "Funeral in Carpathia (Be Quick or Be Dead Version)" 8:08
7. "Dawn of Eternity" (Massacre cover; only on American release) 6:24

The American/Metal Blade pressing omits the "Pervert's Church" track and instead contains a cover of Massacre's "Dawn of Eternity".

Recording information:

"From the Cradle to Enslave" recorded by Mike Exeter & Dan Sprigg at Parr Street Studios, mixed by John Fryer at Townhouse Studios.

"Of Dark Blood and Fucking" recorded by Mike Exeter & Dan Sprigg at Parr Street Studios, mixed by John Fryer at Townhouse Studios.

"Sleepless" music by D.Cavanagh & Anathema, recorded & mixed by Mike Exeter & Dan Sprigg at Parr Street Studios.

"From the Cradle to Enslave" remixed by Damien Clarke (Ship of Fools) & Lecter.

"Funeral in Carpathia" recorded and mixed by Mark Lucian Fairfax-Harwood at Springvale Studios.

All tracks mastered by Noel Sommerville at Transfermation.