ANATHEMA · Alternative 4 | CLEAR LP

Clear vinyl in standard cover.

Plastic Head exclusive limited edition.

Background information about 'Alternative 4'

The year 1998 marked a pivotal moment in progressive rock history when Anathema unleashed "Alternative 4", their groundbreaking fourth studio album that would forever alter the landscape of atmospheric metal. This isn't just another doom metal record – it's a complete metamorphosis that saw the Liverpool band shed their heavy origins and embrace something far more profound and emotionally devastating.

What makes "Alternative 4" so extraordinary is its fearless exploration of vulnerability and despair, wrapped in layers of ethereal beauty that hit you like a freight train of emotions. Tracks like "Shroud Of False" and "Empty" showcase the band's newfound mastery of dynamics, building from whispered confessions to soaring climaxes that'll leave you breathless. The album's centerpiece, the haunting title track "Alternative 4", stands as one of the most emotionally powerful pieces ever committed to tape – a nine-minute journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche.

For fans of:
Katatonia, Paradise Lost, Porcupine Tree, The Gathering, Opeth

Track listing

A1. Shroud Of False
A2. Fragile Dreams
A3. Empty
A4. Lost Control
A5. Re-Connect
A6. Inner Silence
B1. Alternative 4
B2. Regret
B3. Feel
B4. Destiny

Manufacturer: Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH, Neumühlen 17, 22763 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.edel.com