I could see this being an album where it is far less enjoyable for those who are very familiar with the material being recreated, and more enjoyable for those who have not listened to Serenades/Crestfallen/Silent Enigma alot.

Early era Anathema does nothing for me, but because of the comment above, I might check this out.

WHBWH was wonderful though, I doubt they'll ever top that.

Album Rating: 2.5

These guys are lazy for quite some time now.

I'm not particularly familiar with the older albums of Anathema, so for me this is just a very relaxing album with piano, string arrangments and some occasional guitar. If you focus on the music presented here, instead of constantly comparing it with the older songs, it's a pretty good album.

Very nice review Trey. I should definitely look into this band more. I've got their last year's album, and although decent, it's not quite my taste. I should definitely get their earlier, doom-influenced stuff, though.

Album Rating: 2.5

Serenades is an awesome doom album. The other few are more hit and miss (although a lot of people seem to like The Silent Enigma) too).



@Whispered4tw: Seriously, if you like this then try In the Nursery - Era. It's an awesome album that will probably blow you away.

Aw man and We're Here Because We're Here was such a masterpiece...

Anyway, great review man

I've always had a soft spot for these guys. I enjoyed We're Here so I'll give this a shot.

Album Rating: 2.5

I liked We're Here... too, so I don't know how much bearing that will have on your enjoyment of this. I think that the biggest factor is what QuestionableScum mentioned -- how familiar you are with the source material.

They should make another doom/death album, Serenades was amazing

Album Rating: 3.5

"although a lot of people seem to like The Silent Enigma"



Hell yeah. :D

"although a lot of people seem to like The Silent Enigma"

Hell yeah. :D [2]

Good review. I keep meaning to get into these guys.

Album Rating: 3.0

This is pretty good. Not great or anything, but it's good. Hadn't heard the originals, so I figure maybe I have a little bias removed. I've never wanted to listen to early Anathema because I hate doom, but maybe I'll give it a chance.

Album Rating: 2.5

If you hate doom then you'd probably only like The Silent Enigma, but even that could be a stretch. Their best doom album (IMO) is Serenades and it is slow as fuck with death vocals.

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

the silent enigma is their best for me. i know you disagree Willie, but that's quite alright. :]

dammit Noctus

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

oh come on our ratings aren't that different at all. you should go and complain about my new wittr sound-off that i just did. :]

Album Rating: 3.5

I don't agree much with the review at all, I really liked this album.

Maybe even more then Hindsight.

Album Rating: 2.5

My question to you is this: How familiar are you with the original songs?

I'm not familiar with any of the songs on this, they seem to be from the only albums I haven't checked out yet.