Swallowed by the Desire of Self

Swallowed by the Desire of Self is the second release by the progressive death metal band Cryptic Wisdom.

The band debutted their new classical music-influenced technical sound on this album.

It is a concept album following a character named Narcissus. He sets out on a journey to discover his true self amidst a world of evil and temptation.

The track "Holy Revelation (Unveiling the Sieve)" is sung in German.

Track Listing

 * 1) Narcissus
 * 2) Who Am I?
 * 3) The Path of Desire
 * 4) Cold Spirits
 * 5) A Dying World
 * 6) Sower of Discord and Despair
 * 7) Ominous Entity
 * 8) The Ten Trials
 * 9) Blackfoot
 * 10) Hospitality
 * 11) Sign of the Omen
 * 12) The Vigil
 * 13) Holy Revelation (Unveiling the Sieve)
 * 14) Damned

Personnel

 * Budd Kimmlin - vocals, bass
 * Samuel Jokim - guitars
 * Roscoe Jofena - guitars
 * Moe Lacey - drums