Anathema: Alternative 4 Die Version auf Vinyl LP in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in UK im Verlag Peaceville am 10. Juni 2022.

This album, which features a more mature sound than previous recordings, gave rise to a more thoughtful and conceptual approach, which the band further developed on albums such as A Fine Day To Exit and A Natural Disaster. Hailing from the central Liverpool area, Anathema formed as a heavy metal five-piece in the summer of 1990. Originally performing under the name "Pagan Angel", their powerful sound soon formed into a heavy vein of classic doom metal with a huge background of influences. Their debut LP 'Serenades' was completed at Academy and released in February 1993. They received huge critical acclaim and Anathema made it onto the Kerrang! Indie Metal Chart at number two and made it onto Metal Hammer magazine's album of the month. The music video for 'Sweet Tears' received great acclaim on MTV and was also voted album of the month on MTV text. The band's appearance at the MTV Headbangers Ball / Peaceville special showcase with sister labels My Dying Bride and At The Gates was preceded by a major UK tour with several European festivals. 1998 brought the release of the band's best and best selling album to date, "Alternative 4", and further personnel changes at the start and during the supporting tour. Musical disagreements meant the departure of bassist Duncan Patterson. Ironically, he was replaced by Dave Pybus from Duncan's other band Dreambreed. In addition, Martin Powell, the former keyboardist of My Dying Bride, was recruited to join the studio and play keyboards (kscopemusic. com).

Album Genres übergreifend Rock, Alternative rock und Progressive rock. 180g Vinyl.

Anathema: Alternative 4 (marble Crystal Clear/white Vinyl) Die Version auf Vinyl LP in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag Peaceville am 20. Oktober 2023.

Alternative 4 is the fourth studio album by British rock band Anathema.It was released on 3 August 1998 by Peaceville Records. The album marked a significant departure from the band's earlier death metal sound and introduced a more progressive rock style. The album Alternative 4 is cited as an influence on the doom metal and post-metal genres.

Album Genres übergreifend Rock, Alternative rock und Progressive rock.

Anathema: Alternative 4 Die Version auf CD in remastered Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht in Europa im Verlag Peaceville am 10. Juni 2022.

Displaying a more mature sound than their earlier recordings, this is the album that gave birth to the more considered and conceptual approach that the band developed further on such albums as a A Fine Day To Exit and A Natural Disaster.

Anathema hail from the central region of Liverpool, forming as a heavy metal five piece in the summer of 1990. Originally under the name of 'Pagan Angel', their strong sound soon formed into the heavy vein of classic Doom Metal, with a huge background of influences. Their debut LP 'Serenades' was completed at Academy and was released in February 1993.

Gaining huge critical acclaim, Anathema entered the Kerrang! Indie metal charts at number two, and got Metal Hammer album of the month. The 'Sweet Tears' video got big airplay on MTV, also being voted album of the month on MTV text. A large UK tour with some European festival dates were played before the bands' appearance on a special MTV Headbangers Ball / Peaceville showcase with label mates My Dying Bride and At The Gates. 1998 saw the release of the band's finest and best-selling album to date, 'Alternative 4' and further personnel changes at the start of and during the accompanying tour.

Musical differences saw the departure of bassist Duncan Patterson. Ironically, his replacement was Dave Pybus from Duncan's other band Dreambreed. In addition, Martin Powell, the ex-My Dying Bride keyboardist had been recruited for both studio and keyboard duties. (kscopemusic. com)

Album Genres übergreifend Rock, Alternative rock und Progressive rock.