A Crimson Cosmos is the third studio album by the Swedish gothic metal band Lake of Tears. It was released in 1997. Its melodic sound with psychedelic influences reappeared in most of the band's later releases. The song "Lady Rosenred" was released as a single, also in 1997, with "Devil's Diner" and "A Crimson Cosmos" as B-sides. A video for "Devil's Diner" appeared on the Black Mark DVD Metal by Metal, released in 2003.
Critical reception
In 2005, A Crimson Cosmos was ranked number 347 in Rock Hard magazine's book The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.
Track listing All songs written by Daniel Brennare.
Personnel Daniel Brennare – vocals, guitar Mikael Larsson – bass Johan Oudhuis – drums
Additional personnel Jennie Tebler – vocals Magnus Sahlgren – guitars on tracks 1, 5–7, 9 Ronny Lahti – keyboards, guitars, producer, engineering Pelle Hogbring – keyboards Kristian Wåhlin – cover art, layout Stig Börje Forsberg – producer Peter in de Betou – mastering M. Kumpe – executive design, typography
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