Tao of Wisdom and Misery

The Tao of Wisdom and Misery was released on 20 Jun 2008. It was the first of their albums released on the Echozone label in CD format. It consists of 15 tracks and then 4 bonus re-mastered tracks; it was released on CD and MP3 format. The CD has four hidden tracks at the end of the album.

Tao of Wisdom and Misery once again progressed the sound of DoC but still keeps the underpinning of their uniqueness. It was the first album released after the end of an era of the first four albums. This album begins to touch on other subjects but still holds dear the myth and mysticism which DoC are renowned for but also begins to broaden the scope of the songs presented. Tao of Wisdom and Misery features the bands first music video for the song Break Down which is filmed in the studio.

 As quoted on the Echozone record labels website “At the end of the 90s, the London Band Descendants of Cain made their mark with their first performance together with Inkubus Sukkubus at the legendary venue Camden Underworld. Shortly after an increasing loyal fan base encouraged the band to release their debut album„ Atziluth“ on their own followed by three additional albums and further fantastic live shows together with The Damned and NFD. Now the band present a fresh line-up, a new label and an awesome fifth album.  In “The Tao Of Wisdom And Misery“, mastermind Darryl “D“ Kruger holds a mirror up to mankind and points out the dualisms of the material world. The supposed wisdom of humanity in contrast to misery as a result. “D“ gets even with his own species: “It is the wisdom of this humanity to know no peace." or “You cannot buy happiness with the blood of children’s screams". The vocals vary from ambient elegies to aggressive metal. Sound collages are weaved around the voice and take the listener on a magic ride through the bright and dark realms of the human soul.  And again, DoC have produced an outstanding new album which doesn’t fit into any pigeonhole at all. The unique mix of atmospheric Goth Rock, vibrant Industrial Metal to Ambient and neoclassic elements represents the band’s originality in their music. The lyrics are far from being blatant or nebulous, but brave and to the point. That’s the sound of modern Goth Rock.”

Track listing:

Between You and Oblivion

Made By You

Confession

Organism

Transcendence

Seraphim's Desire

Human

Prayer for Deliverance

Hymn of the Shades

Captive

Winters Heart

The Hidden Voice

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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt">BonusTrack – Space Hulk (instrumental)

<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Bonus Track – The Illusionist (instrumental)

<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Bonus Track – The Face Within The Mirror

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