Paradise Lost (Cirith Ungol album)

Paradise Lost
Cover art by Michael Whelan
Studio album by Cirith Ungol
Released	1991
Recorded	Gold Mine Studios, Ventura, California
Genre	Heavy metal, doom metal
Length	47:28
Label	Restless
Producer	Ron Goudie
Cirith Ungol chronology
One Foot in Hell (1986) Paradise Lost (1991)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Metal Reviews	82/100[2]
Rough Edge	[3]

Paradise Lost is the final Cirith Ungol LP. It was released in 1991 on Restless Records and re-released as a bootleg several times. The band broke up in 1992 over unresolved issues with their new record label. It was finally officially re-released in 2007/8 on Noble Rot.

According to band member Robert Garven:

Restless Records did nothing for the band in the way of promotion or touring. They had me contact Roadrunner Records in Europe (who released our first 2 records) to try to convince them to release Paradise Lost in Europe. The owner, I think was named Cess Wessels or something, refused to release it saying that it was outdated. It is funny as it is the CD that everyone wants and it is still unavailable! I have tried on several occasions to get PL re-released but with no luck. Several companies were very interested in re-releasing it, however Restless Records would never return their phone calls or e-mail.

Track listing

All songs by Cirith Ungol, except where indicated

1. "Join the Legion" - 4:32
2. "The Troll" (Joe Malatesta) - 3:50
3. "Fire" (Arthur Brown, Vincent Crane, Mike Finesilver, Peter Ker) - 3:01 (Arthur Brown cover)
4. "Heaven Help Us" (Robert L. Warrenburg) - 6:24
5. "Before the Lash" - 4:39
6. "Go It Alone" - 4:22
7. "Chaos Rising" - 8:42
8. "Fallen Idols" - 6:45
9. "Paradise Lost" - 6:13

Personnel

Band members

• Tim Baker - vocals
• Jim Barraza - guitars
• Vernon Green - bass
• Robert Garven - drums, percussion

Additional musicians

• Joe Malatesta - guitars
• Robert L. Warrenburg - bass

References