AnathemA (alternative, metal, rock, fan, metallica)

spark10036 · 01-14-2008, 06:31 PM

Any Anathema fans out there...?
I stopped listening to metal four years ago, I was in to AC/DC, Metallica and Iron Maiden,and I was really ready to move on as I claimed to more "serious" stuff...
I was introduced to Anathema by my older brother two months ago and I can't stop listening to the especially Alternative 4(the album)
Anw, I was wondering, do u prefer their earlier doom stuff, their progressive metal stuff, or their newer progressive rock?

I myself like their stuff from 1998 and onwards

Frewen · 01-15-2008, 01:28 AM

Class band: as a doom/death fan, I prefer their earlier material, but that certainly doesn't mean I don't enjoy all their later, spacier stuff like Eternity and Judgement. It's such a shame they still can't find a label after those bounders at Sony closed down Music For Nations, but I'm still looking forward to their new (2CD?) album.

Firechild123 · 04-20-2009, 06:45 AM

I like all their stuff, but The Silent Enigma is my favorite. That said i am a doom fan so i mgiht be a little biased haha

jackhammer · 07-30-2009, 06:12 PM

I picked up Judgement about a month ago and love the way it bridges the emotional aspect of some Prog and the heaviness of their early influences. Riverside and latter day PT fans would dig for sure:

desylina · 08-01-2009, 09:54 PM

It is one of my favourite bands

Petula07 · 02-15-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Riverside and latter day PT fans would dig for sure:

Hehe so it's band exactly for me

I had one song from compilation (Wings of God) and now I finally have two albums of them - Judgement and Alternative 4. I really like it, good music.
So now I have a time of three new bands - Anathema, Orphaned Land and Katatonia. For now I like them in this order.
Katatonia is ok, something is nice, something little bit boring. But they will have a gig in Prague soon so I am thinking about going or not going.

Petula07 · 03-29-2010, 04:55 AM

So I really started to love Anathema. Especially album Judgement

On 31st May they will release new CD with name We're Here Because We're Here

News about this album...

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ANATHEMA can officially announce the release of their eagerly anticipated 8th studio album ‘WE’RE HERE BECAUSE WE’RE HERE,’ to be released on May 31st via Kscope Records.

'‘We’re Here Because We’re Here’ is Anathema’s most expansive album to date and by the far best thing we’ve ever done. Not only have we improved as writers, but because we took our time, we had the opportunity to select the very best material and concentrate on it. We gave the songs the chance to breathe and come alive by themselves and it’s ended up being magical – every song is as good as the rest of them. This album features the best performances by the band ever; Vincent’s greatest vocals and John’s and my best writing" - Danny Cavanagh

Vincent goes further in explaining the origins of the album's enigmatic title:

"The title 'We're Here Because We're Here' is inspired by a song that was first heard across the Allied trenches of World War One. Sung to the tune of 'Auld Lang Syne', the song served as a defiant rallying-call keeping up the morale of those who had to endure the incessant carnage and almost unimaginable horror. The spirit behind those words, and the deep questions they raised immediately struck all of us. Therefore we have appropriated these words to reflect the spirit and bond that all six members of the group have with each other. We have shared some incredible experiences, on all levels, and the fact that we have emerged stronger, more determined, and confident in our common vision is a testament to our resilience, both as individuals and collectively"

Danny continues:

"The bond is deeper than the music and you might say the direction of music is a product of our connection to each other; a real family in every sense of the word."

With that in mind the band can announce that John Douglas' sister Lee has joined the group on a full-time basis. She had this to say of her involvement:

"It’s great to be more involved musically, and I feel that my vocals are adding a new presence and depth to the dynamic of the group. I’m in it for the long haul, so bring it on!"

The self-produced album was mixed by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) and features the exquisite string arrangements of Dave Stewart (Stewart/Gaskin, Porcupine Tree) and mastering skills of legendary Jon Astley (The Who, Led Zeppelin). The song 'Angels Walk Among Us' features subtle backing vocals by Ville Valo of H.I.M.

Full tracklisting is as follows:

Thin Air
Summernight Horizon
Dreaming Light
Everything
Angels Walk Among Us
Presence
A Simple Mistake
Get Off, Get Out
Universal
Hindsight

Source - their web page anathema - official website

LoathsomePete · 05-05-2010, 11:24 PM

I got it... it's amazing

Petula07 · 05-06-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

I got it... it's amazing

Yeah? Really? I will wait for official release date to buy it. Before that I have a lot of another new music.

LoathsomePete · 05-07-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Petula07

Yeah? Really? I will wait for official release date to buy it. Before that I have a lot of another new music.

Oh I'm still going to buy it day it comes out, I'm just impatient and love hearing things ahead of time.

01-14-2008, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
spark10036 locomotive power Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: too drunk to remember Posts: 518	AnathemA Any Anathema fans out there...? I stopped listening to metal four years ago, I was in to AC/DC, Metallica and Iron Maiden,and I was really ready to move on as I claimed to more "serious" stuff... I was introduced to Anathema by my older brother two months ago and I can't stop listening to the especially Alternative 4(the album) Anw, I was wondering, do u prefer their earlier doom stuff, their progressive metal stuff, or their newer progressive rock? I myself like their stuff from 1998 and onwards __________________ ...siempre es possible

07-30-2009, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I picked up Judgement about a month ago and love the way it bridges the emotional aspect of some Prog and the heaviness of their early influences. Riverside and latter day PT fans would dig for sure: __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

05-05-2010, 11:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I got it... it's amazing __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

01-15-2008, 01:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Frewen Justin Broadrick Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 151	Class band: as a doom/death fan, I prefer their earlier material, but that certainly doesn't mean I don't enjoy all their later, spacier stuff like Eternity and Judgement. It's such a shame they still can't find a label after those bounders at Sony closed down Music For Nations, but I'm still looking forward to their new (2CD?) album.

04-20-2009, 06:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Firechild123 Groupie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 6	I like all their stuff, but The Silent Enigma is my favorite. That said i am a doom fan so i mgiht be a little biased haha

08-01-2009, 09:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
desylina Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indonesia Posts: 69	It is one of my favourite bands