The Butterfly Effect (album)

Infobox Album
Name = the butterfly effect
Type = studio
Artist = Moonspell


Released = 1999
Recorded = Trident Studios, London, June 1999
Genre = Gothic metal
Length = 57:21
Label = Century Media Records
Producer = Andy Reilly
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|3|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:pez8b5z49sqj link]
Last album = "Sin/Pecado"
(1998)
This album = "the butterfly effect"
(1999)
Next album = "Darkness and Hope"
(2001)

"the butterfly effect" (released in 1999) is the fourth full-length album by the Portuguese band Moonspell, inspired by chaos theory. The harsh and cold music of the album, composed primarily by the band’s keyboardist, Pedro Paixão, differs greatly from previous Moonspell releases. The album is more aggressive than Sin/Pecado, especially vocally. The use of samples and synthetizers, toned down guitars and the absence of guitar solos led to criticisms by many fans and critics.

The beginning of "Tired" samples Mozart's Requiem.

Track listing

# “Soulsick” — 4:16
# “Butterfly FX” — 3:51
# “Can’t Bee” — 5:11
# “Lustmord” — 3:44
# “Self Abuse” — 4:16
# “I Am the Eternal Spectator” — 3:31
# “Soulitary Vice” — 3:27
# “Disappear Here” — 3:33
# “Adaptables” — 3:00
# “Angelizer” — 4:27
# “Tired” — 5:23
# “K (O Mal de Cristo)” — 12:40

Credits

Band members

* Fernando Ribeiro – vocals
* Ricardo Amorim – guitars
* Pedro Paixão – synthesizers, samples
* Sérgio Crestana – bass
* Mike Gaspar – drums

Additional personnel

* Oli Albergaria Savill – various misc instruments