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Anathema is a leading member of the "doom metal" movement.
Hailing from Liverpool, they debuted with the
EP Crestfallen and with the album
Serenades (Peaceville, 1993), whose gloomy "serenades" are actually
imbued with unusual doses of spirituality
(Sleepless).
Anathema then achieved a baroque and medieval sound on the
mini-album Pentecost III (Peaceville, 1995),
a collection of delirious, lengthy, tortured tributes to the style
that Black Sabbath invented (especially Momento Mori).
The sound changed dramatically following the departure of singer Darren White.
The songs on The Silent Enigma (Peaceville, 1995)
are far more varied and melodic than anything on the previous records
(Sunset Of The Age, A Dying Wish).
The dreamy pace, atmospheric guitar, symphonic keyboards
of late Pink Floyd become a dominant influence on
Eternity (Peaceville, 1996), particularly on the title-track.
The sleek
Alternative 4 (Peaceville, 1998) and
Judgement (Music for Nations, 1999) are disappointing works with
the group desperately searching for a new identity.
A Fine Day To Exit (Music For Nation, 2001), featuring new
keyboardist Les Smith, shows some progress
with the 18-minute Temporary Peace.
It was followed by A Natural Disaster (2003).
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