Gothic atmosphere is impeccable on this, rly strong songwriting throughout but it holds up equally well as a v i b e s record. Vocals coming in and out of focus serves the alb as a whole, part of the charm here is that it's the first record they made that integrated Anneke into the band lineup + writing process properly, miles better than the overemphasised session vocalist role she played on Mandylion
Bonus disc with the Dead Can Dance + Slowdive covers is kinda mandatory too
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Wonderful album agreed. You can certainly hear the difference in how well Anneke fits in between Mandylion and this one.
That t/t pops up in my head at all times.
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Album Rating: 4.0
would be a 4.5 but I'm too annoyed by some of the mixing seriously WHY is Anneke so low on the first song
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I have never really noticed this to be honest, I'll make sure to pay some attention to it next time I hear this.
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Album Rating: 4.0
Tbh I'm just now getting into this band for the most part. Really good stuff.
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Oh yeah!!! Which ones have you heard?
Also: welcome to the club 💞
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Album Rating: 4.5
(almost) peak The Gathering and an upgrade on Mandy, defo
beautiful
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Album Rating: 4.0
So far everything from Almost a Dance all the way up to Home.
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Album Rating: 4.5
Souvenirs is tops right? 🥰
although you can’t really go wrong
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Album Rating: 4.0
I'm actually partial to Home and How to Measure a Planet but Souvenirs easily a close 3rd
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Album Rating: 4.5
How to Measure is an impressive early fave, it took me a while to digest that one. Great choice. I do love Home as well. Such a consistent band.
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Souvenirs/Planet/this/Home are most defs the top 4, and that's the only Gathering take I don't think I'd ever budge from
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If i love Souvenirs, which direction should i check with this lot?
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Album Rating: 4.0
Planet going so ballsy with the 30 minute track at the end was something really neat. Haven't yet gotten to the post-Anneke work I hope the person that succeeded her is good too.
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Album Rating: 4.5
I’d swap this (2nd) and Planet (3rd), assuming they were in order… but that’s my top 4 too now Johnny
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Check If_Then_Else for sure if you love Souvenirs, then go forwards. Their stuff up to here is gothic/doom metal and has a different vibe, and then Planet is a cute cosmic big bang thing nestled in between two otherwise distinct halves of the discog
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Album Rating: 4.5
The lesson here is that gothic doom is v cool but trip-hop influences can elevate everything ever made
Facts
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Album Rating: 4.0
And only check Almost a Dance if you are a big fan and want to see their humble origins.
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Thank ye!
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Album Rating: 4.0
enjoy!
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