Anathema - Serenades (30th Anniversary Marble Edition) - VILELP1093

Serenades

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Format Details: 30th Anniversary Marble Edition /

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Release Date: 17 November 2023

Label: Peaceville

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 801056809315

Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Doom Metal

Release Date: 18 July 2025

Label: Peaceville

Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units: 2

Barcode: 801056725738

Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Doom Metal

Release Date: 18 July 2025

Label: Peaceville

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 801056725714

Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Doom Metal

Description

THE CLASSIC & SUBLIME DEBUT ALBUM OF ACCOMPLISHED & EMOTIONAL DOOM/DEATH METAL FROM ONE OF THE UK'S MOST REVERED METAL ACTS - MARKING 30 YEARS SINCE RELEASE & PRESENTED ON LIMITED MARBLE-EFFECT VINYL.
Anathema formed in Liverpool in 1990, initially under the name of Pagan Angel and 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.
A mature & majestic display of pure heaviness mixed with sorrowful melody to conjure an ethereal work of Doom Metal magic, Anathema's 1993 debut 'Serenades' clearly demonstrated that this was a band who stood apart from many of their competitors, able to effortlessly transition from the dark foreboding of tracks such as 'They (Will Always) Die', to more sensitively textured moments as witnessed on the acoustic guitar-laden 'J'ai Fair Une Promesse'. 'Serenades' managed to expertly blend fragility with raging aggression to stunning effect & heralded the dawn of what was to become one of the UK's great acts in the genre & beyond.
This edition of 'Serenades' marks 30 years since release & is presented on a limited, cream marble-effect vinyl.

Description
SPECIAL DOUBLE-DISC RELEASE OF THE CLASSIC & SUBLIME DEBUT ALBUM OF ACCOMPLISHED & EMOTIONAL DOOM/DEATH METAL FROM ONE OF THE UK'S MOST REVERED METAL ACTS - ALSO ON LP BOTH FORMATS FEATURING REMASTERED AUDIO.

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.
A mature & majestic display of pure heaviness mixed with sorrowful melody to conjure an ethereal work of Doom Metal magic, Anathema's 1993 debut 'Serenades' clearly demonstrated that this was a band who stood apart from many of their competitors, able to effortlessly transition from the dark foreboding of tracks such as 'They (Will Always) Die', to more sensitively textured moments as witnessed on the acoustic guitar-laden 'J'ai Fair une Promesse'. 'Serenades' managed to expertly blend fragility with raging aggression to stunning effect & heralded the dawn of what was to become one of the UK's great acts in the genre & beyond.
In a year which marks 35 years since Anathema's formation, this version of 'Serenades' is presented as a special double-disc edition, containing newly remastered audio courtesy of Jaime Gomez at Orgone Studios. The CD bonus disc features rare material from the period, including the 'They Die/Crestfallen' 7", the rare 'Volume 4' compilation version of opener 'Lovelorn Rhapsody', plus additional recordings from the 'Serenades' session.

Description
THE CLASSIC & SUBLIME DEBUT ALBUM OF ACCOMPLISHED & EMOTIONAL DOOM/DEATH METAL FROM ONE OF THE UK'S MOST REVERED METAL ACTS - FEATURING REMASTERED AUDIO.

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.
A mature & majestic display of pure heaviness mixed with sorrowful melody to conjure an ethereal work of Doom Metal magic, Anathema's 1993 debut 'Serenades' clearly demonstrated that this was a band who stood apart from many of their competitors, able to effortlessly transition from the dark foreboding of tracks such as 'They (Will Always) Die', to more sensitively textured moments as witnessed on the acoustic guitar-laden 'J'ai Fair une Promesse'. 'Serenades' managed to expertly blend fragility with raging aggression to stunning effect & heralded the dawn of what was to become one of the UK's great acts in the genre & beyond.
In a year which marks 35 years since Anathema's formation, this edition of 'Serenades' contains newly remastered audio courtesy of Jaime Gomez at Orgone Studios.
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