ALTERNATIVE 4 · The Obscurants | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve with poster.

Limited to 500 copies.

Background information about 'The Obscurants'

Alternative 4 delivers an absolutely captivating journey through the darker realms of progressive rock with "The Obscurants". This remarkable album showcases the band's ability to weave intricate melodies with haunting atmospherics that will leave you completely mesmerized. The opening track "Theme For The Obscurantist" sets the tone with its brooding intensity, while "Paracosm" explores the boundaries between reality and imagination through stunning musical landscapes. Each composition builds upon the last, creating a cohesive narrative that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.

The second half of the album maintains this incredible momentum with tracks like "Lifeline" offering moments of ethereal beauty before "The Tragedy Shield" plunges back into the emotional depths. The album concludes with "Closure", a powerful finale that brings the entire journey full circle. The production quality is absolutely pristine, allowing every nuance of the band's sophisticated arrangements to shine through. This is progressive rock at its finest – complex yet accessible, heavy yet melodic, dark yet ultimately uplifting.

For fans of:
Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, Anathema, Steven Wilson, The Gathering

Track listing

A1. Theme For The Obscurantist
A2. Paracosm
A3. Returning The Screw
A4. Dina
B1. Lifeline
B2. The Tragedy Shield
B3. Mr Black
B4. Closure

Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de