The Toulouse-based band Cathedrale unveils ‘The Setting Sun’, the debut single taken from Poison their fifth album, set to be released on February 14, 2025 via Howlin’ Banana Records and Regarts. Inspired by Baudelaire’s poem “Poison”, the song offers a free interpretation, capturing the dark, mesmerising essence of the original text. Its lyrics explore themes of destructive pleasures, temptation, and the melancholy that accompanies moments of escape, reflecting on human vices. ‘The Setting Sun’ unfolds over slow, hypnotic rhythms, creating a heavy, and immersive atmosphere. The song tackles themes of addiction and ruin inherent in Baudelaire’s words, while infusing a modern touch unique to the band’s style. The song perfectly sets the stage for the tension-filled universe of the album Poison, where shadow and light coexist.
Cathedrale further explain:
“When we wrote The Setting Sun, we already sensed that the album’s theme would revolve around poison. Gradually, we became more comfortable with this overarching idea and theme for the album. Naturally, we couldn’t miss the chance to adapt Baudelaire’s poem and make it our own.”
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