FROM ENGLAND DOOM, ANATHEMA…
Two EPs who I put on top are: ‘The Crestfallen EP’ (1992) – 32 years since who was released and, ‘Pentecost III‘ (EP was released in 1995). The EPs are from an English Doom Metal ‘Anathema’ (Liverpool, England).
| 1. | …and I Lust | 05:48 | Show lyrics |
| 2. | The Sweet Suffering | 06:42 | Show lyrics |
| 3. | Everwake | 02:42 | Show lyrics |
| 4. | Crestfallen | 10:18 | Show lyrics |
| 5. | They Die | 08:00 | Show lyrics |
| 33:30 | |||
It was released by Peaceville Records in 12″ vinyl and CD in November, 1992 and ressue in 2014 in 12″ vinyl format.
All music written and composed by D. Cavanagh and Anathema.
All lyrics by D. White except “Crestfallen” by D. Cavanagh. “They Die” includes a stanza from “The End” by English poet Wilfred Owen (1893-1918), half of which is found on his gravestone.
All additional instruments composed and played by D. Cavanagh.
- Recording information:
- Recorded at Academy Studios, West Yorkshire in June and July 1992; – Produced by Anathema;
– Tracks 4 and 5 are new re-recordings of songs from the All Faith is Lost demo – not the same as the re-recordings previously released on the They Die/Crestfallen vinyl single.
| – Band members: | |
| Darren | Vocals, Lyrics (tracks 1-3, 5) |
| Vincent | Guitars (rhythm) |
| Daniel | Guitars (lead), Piano, Songwriting, Lyrics (track 4) |
| Duncan | Bass |
| John | Drums |
| – Guest/Session: | |
| Ruth | Vocals (track 3) |
| – Miscellaneous staff: | |
| Mags | Engineering |
| Dave Pybus | Design, Layout |
| Porl A. Medlock | Photography |
| D. White | Photography |
| Keith Appleton | Mixing |
| Hammy | Producer |
- Playlist composed from two EPs:
The ‘Pentecost III’ was released in March 6, 1995 by Peaceville Records in CD and ressue/remastered in 12″ Vinyl format in 2012.
| 1. | Kingdom | 09:31 | Show lyrics |
| 2. | Mine Is Yours to Drown In (Ours Is the New Tribe) | 05:40 | Show lyrics |
| 3. | We, the Gods | 09:59 | Show lyrics |
| 4. | Pentecost III | 03:54 | instrumental |
| 5. | Memento Mori | 12:17 | Show lyrics |
| 41:21 | |||
| – Band members: | |
| Darren J. White | Vocals, Lyrics |
| Vincent Cavanagh | Guitars |
| Daniel Cavanagh | Guitars, Keyboards |
| Duncan J. Patterson | Bass |
| John J. Douglas | Drums |
| – Miscellaneous staff: | |
| Mags | Engineering |
| Noel Summerville | Mastering |
| Richard Dowling | Mastering |
| Darren White | Photography |
- Front cover is “Perseus and Andromeda” painting by Frederic Leighton (1830-1896);
- Anathema: All music, production and layout;
- “Memento Mori” includes two hidden tracks, “Horses” and “666”.
- Recording information:
- Recorded in May 1994 at The Academy, Yorkshire, UK;
-Mastered at Transfermation London;
-All tracks published by Vile Music.
The ‘Anathema’ was founded in 1990 – Liverpool, England; they were played Doom & Death Metal; later, they passed plays Progressive and Atmospheric Rock;
Lyrical Themes: Doom, Suffering, Love, Despair, Spirituality;
They are split-up at this moment (2024).
calaboucodamorticiablog.wordpress.com 