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Release Date: 15 January 2027
Label: Peaceville
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 801056740038
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Gothic Metal
Description
THE CLASSIC FOURTH ALBUM FROM THE UK MASTERS OF EMOTIONAL PROGRESSIVE ROCK & METAL, FEATURING REMASTERED AUDIO FROM JAIME GOMEZ-ARELLANO AT ORGONE STUDIOS.
Anathema formed in Liverpool in 1990, initially under the name of Pagan Angel & grew from a heavy doom/death metal style act into a more progressive & melodic group, blending rock elements with strong atmospherics inspired by classic acts such as Pink Floyd & Radiohead. The band signed with Peaceville Records after recording the 'All Faith Is Lost' demo in 1991, & is known for being part of the hallowed Peaceville doom metal trinity in the early 1990's (alongside fellow UK bands Paradise Lost & My Dying Bride), with some highly influential releases in the early part of their long, esteemed career.
Released in 1998, 'Alternative 4', Anathema's fourth studio album, quickly became the band's best-selling & most highly regarded release to date. Containing evocative atmospheric passages & emotional Rock anthems, 'Alternative 4' represented a giant progression from the band's previous work & hinted at the massive changes to come. Displaying a more mature sound than the band's earlier recordings, this is the album that gave birth to the more conceptual approach, which the band took further on such albums as a 'A Fine Day To Exit', 'A Natural Disaster' & beyond, leading up to some of their most revered work under the Kscope label.
This CD edition of 'Alternative 4' features a new audio remaster courtesy of Jaime Gomez-Arellano at Orgone Studios, & contains an eight page booklet.
Tracklisting
Anathema
Anathema
Avrak
Scorpion Milk
Aura Noir
Aura Noir
Static Abyss
My Dying Bride
Anathema
Anathema
Anathema
Anathema
Anathema
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Anathema
Anathema
