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Anathema - Serenades [CD]

Anathema - Serenades [CD]

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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.

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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.

Track Listing

Lovelorn Rhapsody ( 06:23 )

They Die ( 07:00 )

Sweet Tears ( 04:13 )

Crestfallen ( 06:59 )

J'ai Fait Une Promesse ( 02:39 )

Lovelorn Rhapsody ( Volume 4 Version ) ( 05:52 )

They ( Will Always ) Die ( 07:15 )

All Faith Is Lost ( 08:02 )

Sleepless ( 04:11 )

They Die ( Alternate Ending ) ( 08:04 )

Sleep In Sanity ( 06:52 )

Scars Of The Old Stream ( 01:10 )

Under A Veil ( Of Black Lace ) ( 07:32 )

Where Shadows Dance ( 01:58 )

Dreaming : The Romance ( 23:24 )

Details
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 801056725738
  • Release Date: July 18, 2025
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