Author Topic: Anathema (Read 271682 times)

abydos · « **Reply #805 on:** April 04, 2012, 10:41:53 AM »

This September, Anathema will have a show in my town. Well, not officially confirmed yet but IT HAS TO BE TRUE!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plovdiv_Roman_amphitheatre

This is going to be amazing.

LCArenas · « **Reply #806 on:** April 04, 2012, 12:41:01 PM »

Whoa. That'sw a great venue.

As for Weather Systems being AOTY, I don't know, but it's among the best ones yet. It has to fight in december against Alcest's Les Voyages de l'Âme already.

Onno · « **Reply #807 on:** April 04, 2012, 02:21:08 PM »

Wow, that's awesome dude! Makes me think of Night of the Prog last year in Loreley, Germany..

Pyroph · « **Reply #808 on:** April 05, 2012, 04:28:47 PM »

So I've had WHBWH and Falling Deeper, but I'd never gotten around to listening to WHBWH until today. Holy fuck. That's all. Can't wait to pick up their other albums and Weather Systems.

Zantera · « **Reply #809 on:** April 05, 2012, 04:38:44 PM »

Quote from: Pyroph on April 05, 2012, 04:28:47 PM

So I've had WHBWH and Falling Deeper, but I'd never gotten around to listening to WHBWH until today. Holy fuck. That's all. Can't wait to pick up their other albums and Weather Systems.

I'm surprised it took you so long, seeing how much the band has been pimped around here.

When I first heard them I felt like they were a slightly lesser version of Porcupine Tree (don't ask me where I got the comparison from, I was a naab then) but to be honest I feel like WHBWH is better then most (maybe all) of PT's albums.

Pyroph · « **Reply #810 on:** April 05, 2012, 07:02:08 PM »

I need to listen to it again, but I definitely think the first half of the album is wayyy better.

LCArenas · « **Reply #811 on:** April 05, 2012, 11:43:47 PM »

The first 5 songs are amazing. From them on... Uh, it's okay but doesn't keep up (Except from Internal Landscapes and TBATE. It's strange, I got on to Sunlight the first time I heard it and I think it's amazing unlike what some people have said before.

Heretic · « **Reply #812 on:** April 06, 2012, 08:09:49 AM »

I honestly don't think there's a really weak song on WS.

Pyroph · « **Reply #813 on:** April 06, 2012, 08:59:32 AM »

Quote from: LCArenas on April 05, 2012, 11:43:47 PM

The first 5 songs are amazing. From them on... Uh, it's okay but doesn't keep up (Except from Internal Landscapes and TBATE. It's strange, I got on to Sunlight the first time I heard it and I think it's amazing unlike what some people have said before.

I was referring to to WHBWH, haven't listened to WS yet.

Zantera · « **Reply #814 on:** April 06, 2012, 09:33:08 AM »

Quote from: Pyroph on April 05, 2012, 07:02:08 PM

I need to listen to it again, but I definitely think the first half of the album is wayyy better.

Interesting, second half has Universal, Hindsight and A Simple Mistake. (generally regarded three of the best songs on the album)

WindMaster · « **Reply #815 on:** April 06, 2012, 10:37:16 AM »

Is weather Systems out? In the US, it comes out the 24th I think...

lelanddt · « **Reply #816 on:** April 08, 2012, 11:32:12 PM »

Weather Systems is coming Dangerously close to passing WHBWH. I don't think I've heard a more beautiful piece of music than Internal Landscapes....ever.

? · « **Reply #817 on:** April 09, 2012, 12:16:10 AM »

Quote from: WindMaster on April 06, 2012, 10:37:16 AM

Is weather Systems out? In the US, it comes out the 24th I think...

No, but it has leaked (haven't listened to the leak myself).

Quote from: Zantera on April 06, 2012, 09:33:08 AM

Quote from: Pyroph on April 05, 2012, 07:02:08 PM
I need to listen to it again, but I definitely think the first half of the album is wayyy better.

Interesting, second half has Universal, Hindsight and A Simple Mistake. (generally regarded three of the best songs on the album)

...But it also has Get off, Get Out, which many people consider the weakest song. I agree that Universal and especially ASM are awesome but I haven't found Hindsight that excellent.

glaurung · « **Reply #818 on:** April 09, 2012, 04:37:34 AM »

Get Off, Get Out is one of my favorites actually.

MondayMorningLunatic · « **Reply #819 on:** April 09, 2012, 05:36:16 AM »

AOTY

I was underwhelmed at first because the songs on the first half seem to use similar formulas. But around the fifth listen, the album really affected me. It's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard and I almost teared up at Lightning Song. On a more technical note, I'm impressed with the sparkly production and the extent to which Vincent's vocals have improved. Hard to believe this was the same guy on The Silent Enigma and Eternity. As of now, We're Here Because We're Here and Weather Systems and are neck and neck for me. The former wins in terms of songwriting, the latter wins in terms of atmosphere.

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #820 on:** April 09, 2012, 08:38:22 AM »

I finally got 'We're Here Because We're Here' yesterday. I'm enjoying the hypnotic nature of the songs, but not sure how much I could take of it in one sitting.

WindMaster · « **Reply #821 on:** April 09, 2012, 05:17:25 PM »

I could take so much of that album in one sitting.

Heretic · « **Reply #822 on:** April 15, 2012, 08:57:26 PM »

The Hindsight version of Are You There

LCArenas · « **Reply #823 on:** April 15, 2012, 09:31:07 PM »

A Natural Disaster -> Hindsight -> We're Here Because We're Here -> Falling Deeper -> Weather Systems

That right here is the most perfect (And longest) 10-year-span album streak I can think of the latest 10 years of music. I know it isn't EXACTLY 10 years, but I doubt they're gonna release something on 2013

Heretic · « **Reply #824 on:** April 15, 2012, 09:53:39 PM »

Falling Deeper above Weather Systems? SADFACE. I love all of their stuff, though, so it's okay

gazinwales · « **Reply #825 on:** April 16, 2012, 12:13:10 AM »

Anathema have developed into a snooze fest for me.
Every song is a ballad and after a while everything tends to sound the same.
That said WS is a nice listen, but they need some variety in there.

Onno · « **Reply #826 on:** April 16, 2012, 04:28:49 AM »

Just got my copy of Weather Systems in the mail. Hadn't listened to any song from WS before this. I'm now two songs in, and this is just.... AMAZING

jag66 · « **Reply #827 on:** April 16, 2012, 11:43:33 AM »

Quote from: Heretic on April 15, 2012, 09:53:39 PM

Falling Deeper above Weather Systems? SADFACE. I love all of their stuff, though, so it's okay

I think he's done it chronologically.. Although I'd probably put A Natural Disaster at the top myself (Weather Systems pre-order hasn't arrived yet).

Heretic · « **Reply #828 on:** April 16, 2012, 05:03:24 PM »

Quote from: jag66 on April 16, 2012, 11:43:33 AM

Quote from: Heretic on April 15, 2012, 09:53:39 PM
Falling Deeper above Weather Systems? SADFACE. I love all of their stuff, though, so it's okay

I think he's done it chronologically.. Although I'd probably put A Natural Disaster at the top myself (Weather Systems pre-order hasn't arrived yet).

It was supposed to be a joke post but looking over it, it doesn't really come off quite that way, does it?

OH WELL.

jag66 · « **Reply #829 on:** April 17, 2012, 06:30:01 AM »

Quote from: Heretic on April 16, 2012, 05:03:24 PM

Quote from: jag66 on April 16, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
Quote from: Heretic on April 15, 2012, 09:53:39 PM
Falling Deeper above Weather Systems? SADFACE. I love all of their stuff, though, so it's okay

I think he's done it chronologically.. Although I'd probably put A Natural Disaster at the top myself (Weather Systems pre-order hasn't arrived yet).

It was supposed to be a joke post but looking over it, it doesn't really come off quite that way, does it? OH WELL.

Haha, fair enough. Still waiting for new album to arrive, grrrrr

Zantera · « **Reply #830 on:** April 17, 2012, 07:00:39 AM »

I got my copy of WS today. Cool stuff.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #831 on:** April 17, 2012, 07:01:20 PM »

Quote from: Zantera on April 17, 2012, 07:00:39 AM

I got my copy of WS today. Cool stuff.

HarlequinForest · « **Reply #832 on:** April 18, 2012, 05:14:24 PM »

I got Weather Systems yesterday. It's my first Anathema album. It's good. Very good.

Pockets17red · « **Reply #833 on:** April 18, 2012, 06:08:51 PM »

Got the CD/DVD-V Digibook version from Burning Shed today!
I am loving it so far, but Christer-Andre Cederberg made quite the confusing 5.1 mix. Sometimes it is pretty good, others times it is quite bad.
I hope Steven is able to mix their next record or at least give some pointers to this new guy. Oh well....at least the Digibook is beautiful!

jag66 · « **Reply #834 on:** April 19, 2012, 01:57:04 AM »

Also received my copy yesterday. I think it's pretty good and I reckon it'll grow on me too

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #835 on:** April 19, 2012, 06:26:53 AM »

Quote from: Pockets17red on April 18, 2012, 06:08:51 PM

Christer-Andre Cederberg made quite the confusing 5.1 mix. Sometimes it is pretty good, others times it is quite bad.
I hope Steven is able to mix their next record or at least give some pointers to this new guy. Oh well....at least the Digibook is beautiful!

haven't heard it yet (The Omega Order sadly didn't include the DVD in their otherwise wondrous package) — can you explain why it's "confusing"?

HarlequinForest · « **Reply #836 on:** April 19, 2012, 07:03:49 AM »

Jesus, I'm freaking addicted to Untouchable, Part 1.

jag66 · « **Reply #837 on:** April 19, 2012, 03:13:39 PM »

Quote from: HarlequinForest on April 19, 2012, 07:03:49 AM

Jesus, I'm freaking addicted to Untouchable, Part 1.

Tell me about it - Both parts are amazing

Onno · « **Reply #838 on:** April 19, 2012, 03:57:09 PM »

Quote from: jag66 on April 19, 2012, 03:13:39 PM

Quote from: HarlequinForest on April 19, 2012, 07:03:49 AM
Jesus, I'm freaking addicted to Untouchable, Part 1.

Tell me about it - Both parts are amazing

The Letter M · « **Reply #839 on:** April 19, 2012, 09:34:10 PM »

Got My CD/DVD in today, but I got my MP3 download two days ago. Gotta say, this album is GOOD. It hasn't impacted me like WHBWH, but I suppose it's hard to top the first album you hear by a band, especially one as GOOD as WHBWH. This has the makings of a pretty good album, possibly in my Top 10 of 2012.

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