Anathema-New Album

[DiscipleOfPlato]

ANATHEMA: New Music Posted Online - Sep. 24, 2003

A brand new ANATHEMA track, titled "Are You There?", has been posted online MP3 format at this location. "Are You There?" comes off the group's forthcoming seventh studio album, "A Natural Disaster", due on October 20 through Music For Nations Records.

The follow-up to 2001's "A Fine Day to Exit" was recorded and mixed at Parkgate Studios near Hastings, U.K. (except for two songs, which were mixed in Nottingham at Electric Mayhem) and was produced by the and engineered by Dan Turner. Cover artwork was handled by artist extraordinaire Travis Smith.

The complete track listing for "A Natural Disaster" (view cover here) is as follows:

01. Harmonium
02. Balance
03. Closer
04. Are You There?
05. Childhood Dream
06. Pulled Under
07. A Natural Disaster
08. Flying
09. Electricity
10. Violence

The CD, which includes two instrumentals, has a total running time of roughly 55 minutes.

ANATHEMA guitarist Daniel "Danny" Cavanagh had previously stated this about the musical direction of the new album: "The [new] songs lend themselves to [a] simplified approach, being uncomplicated songs that get to the heart of the matter without having to go round the block to get there, if you see what I mean.

"It's fair to say you can expect a variety of songs and soundscapes on this one, from peaceful and ambient tones, to sonically massive great noises that we are barely able to control."

I'm planning on purchasing it the day it's released...does anyone else love this band as much as I do?

Oh and by the way, go here to see the cover artwork and to listen to the sample-song.

 

[no country for old wainds]

Yes, I'm looking forward to it. I own every Anathema album bar Judgement.

 

[Disturbed4ntics]

Funny thing...


I own only Judgement.

 

[LuminousAether]

Shit. This makes me pissed off that I'm still at work so I can't hear the song. Anathema has been one of my favorite bands since I first heard Alternative 4 way back in '98.

 

[speed]

Judgement is their best album.

The simplified approach will work if the passion and emotion is still there- but if those are gone- this one might not be as good as A Fine Day to Exit- an album I wasnt all that impressed with

 

[DiscipleOfPlato]

In my opinion, "A Fine Day to Exit" is probably their weakest effort, but a solid one nonetheless. I really can't wait for this next one...in fact, I've been listening to nothing but Anathema records all day!

 

[LuminousAether]

Actually, Judgement is in no WAY their best. The Silent Enigma, Eternity, and A Fine Day to Exit are the three best.

 

[Angrafan]

I love Anthema!
A fine day to exit is my favorite album by them!!! I will get the new one as soon as it is out!

 

[ffanatic]

Actually, Judgement is in no WAY their best. The Silent Enigma, Eternity, and A Fine Day to Exit are the three best.

Finally. We agree on something

 

[Timmeth]

I thought their best effort was AFDTE, closely followed by Alternative 4. I'm looking forward to this new one. I can't wait...

 

[ffanatic]

Just listened to the song. It rules.

 

[Krilons Resa]

Im anticipating it.



I think Alt. 4 followed by Judgement is their best releases.

 

[speed]

Ive got to totally disagree with you Luminous- Judgement is easily their most cohesive album- their best album. It is so perfectly put together, it sounds as if waves are washing against the shore.

 

[Timmeth]

it sounds as if waves are washing against the shore.

Funny, 'cause I got that feeling when I listened to AFDTE.

 

[Esteban]

Ive got to totally disagree with you Luminous- Judgement is easily their most cohesive album- their best album. It is so perfectly put together, it sounds as if waves are washing against the shore.

Agree with that, Judgement is an awesome album, and definitely their best IMO

 

[no country for old wainds]

The problem with every single Anathema album (excluding Judgement which, as I earlier stated, I don't have) is that they're too inconsistant. Every one has a few songs I adore and then a few songs I don't really care for.

 

[futile]

Are you there is great .. i cant wait

 

[speed]

Gaurdian of Darkness- Thats definately true of Alternative 4, and A fine Day to Exit, both records have wonderful songs, and a few clunkers. However Judgement to me doesnt have any clunkers, every song fits perfectly.

 

[LuminousAether]

No, A Fine Day to Exit has no bad songs on it at all.

The Silent Enigma and Eternity are both awesome from start to finish too. Pentecost III's last track is a bit iffy, but otherwise the ep rocks. Serenades has a way too long of closing song, but the rest is AMAZING. Same with Crestfallen.

Alternative 4 is the only really inconsistent Anathema album, but the first half is the best material they have done so it offsets the lackluster second half somewhat. It should have been an ep, it would've been their best release.

 

[None_So_Vile]

i cant wait for it, im going to buy it the day it comes out. I think anathema's best albums are the silent enigma, a fine day to exit and serenades imo