Song - Are You There
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The story of Anathema is truly a case of survival of the best. The 13-year history of these talented Liverpudlians has seen the band supersede and out-grow other bands of their ilk and indeed the genre.
While other bands of the doom/goth metal fraternity fell by the wayside, Anathema grew with the release of each of their 6 full-length albums, the last of which, "A Fine Day To Exit", became their most critically acclaimed album, whilst being their most experimental to date.
2003 began another new adventure for the band. Having finished their 7th studio album "A Natural Disaster", Anathema; Vinnie Cavanagh (Vocals/Guitar), Danny Cavanagh (guitar), John Douglas (Drums) and Les Smith (Keyboards) were rejoined by Cavanagh brother and twin, Jamie Cavanagh (bass). With the exception of Les Smith and original vocalist Darren White, this means that Anathema are now back to the core of their original line-up (formed in 1989), the result of which will be exhibited when they release their brand new album later in 2003.
In June 1999 Anathema released their fifth full length studio album "Judgement", an album which, for many, was the genre defining rock album of the decade! Recorded at Damage Inc. Studios in Ventimiglia, Italy in February 1999 with Kit Woolven (Thin Lizzy, Cradle Of Filth) as producer, Anathema took 3 months to record their masterpiece. News that this album was going to be something very special escaped before the album was even finished. "Judgement" finally emerged on 21st June 1999 to critical and fan acclaim, many calling it spiritual and inspiring, with the band making 'Album Of The Month' in over 20 magazines worldwide. This album will engulf your heart and soul the first time you listen to it. The melodies and lyrics exude an intense thought provoking experience of sorrowful longing.
As for the latest album, "A Natural Disaster", Kerrang! magazine writer Nick Ruskell has it explained to perfection.
Far more Pink Floyd these days than the crushing doom of old, nonetheless there's still the same bleakness running through the core of their music as there always was, something their spanking new "A Natural Disaster" album pays mighty testament to. Playing nothing off "Seranades" or their fantastic "Eternity" album may initially leave a bit of a sour taste in the mouth, but "Release" and the absolutely flawless beauty of "Temporary Peace" from "A Fine Day to Exit" more than make up for it, the gentle guitars washing through the venue in a way that expresses more emotion with a simple melody than most of today's "emo" bands could in a whole career. Which makes it all the more galling that this gig isn't rammed to the rafters. This won't make you jump around and bang your head but, as far as music that you can really feel goes, Anathema are streets ahead of just about any other band in the world.
5 out of 5
"A monumental record - perhaps the first great album of the decade." - Classic Rock
"This is music of grand ambition. And Anathema are equal to it." - Kerrang!
"The UK rock revival starts here." - Making Music
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All information was obtained and modified from Anathema’s biography on the Music for Nations website .
