ANATHEMA – Alternative 4 (25th Anniversary) – 2LP – Marble Effect Vinyl

LP – Limited 25th Anniversary Edition Marble Effect Vinyl (Crystal Clear & White).

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.

Released in 1998, ‘Alternative 4‘, Anathema’s fourth studio album, quickly became the band’s best-selling & most highly regarded release to date. Containing evocative atmospheric passages & emotional Rock anthems, ‘Alternative 4‘ represented a giant progression from the band’s previous work & hinted at the massive changes to come. Displaying a more mature sound than the band’s earlier recordings, this is the album that gave birth to the more conceptual approach, which the band took further on such albums as a ‘A Fine Day To Exit‘, ‘A Natural Disaster‘ & beyond, leading up to some of their most revered work under the Kscope label.

This edition of ‘Alternative 4‘ marks 25 years since release & features the album presented on limited marble-effect vinyl.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Shroud Of False ( 01:36 )
2. Fragile Dreams ( 05:32 )
3. Empty ( 03:00 )
4. Lost Control ( 05:49 )
5. Re-Connect ( 03:52 )
6. Inner Silence ( 03:08 )

Side B
1. Alternative 4 ( 06:17 )
2. Regret ( 07:58 )
3. Feel ( 05:28 )
4. Destiny ( 02:13 )