ANATHEMA · Judgement | BLACK 2LP

Double vinyl edition of Anathema's fifth album. Retaining elements of the band's Metallic origins, Judgement is an atmospheric and beautifully constructed album that also showcases Anathema's talent for slow and haunting epics. Limited to just 2000 numbered copies, this heavyweight (180 gm) vinyl is presented in a gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Judgement'

Anathema's fifth studio effort stands as a remarkable testament to the band's evolution from their doom metal roots into something far more expansive and emotionally resonant. "Judgement" captures the Liverpool outfit at a crucial transitional point, where their metallic foundations still provide the backbone for increasingly atmospheric and progressive compositions. The album showcases the band's growing confidence in exploring slower, more contemplative territories while never completely abandoning the heaviness that first put them on the map. Danny Cavanagh's guitar work weaves intricate melodies that dance between melancholy and hope, while Vincent's vocals have matured into an instrument capable of conveying profound emotional depth.

What makes "Judgement" so compelling is how it balances accessibility with complexity, creating songs that reveal new layers with each listen. The production allows every element to breathe, from the subtle keyboard textures to the rhythm section's dynamic interplay. This is Anathema learning to embrace space and silence as much as sound, crafting atmospheric pieces that feel both intimate and expansive. The album's emotional weight comes not from crushing heaviness but from the band's ability to create genuine moments of beauty and vulnerability within their increasingly sophisticated songwriting approach.

For fans of: Katatonia, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, and Paradise Lost

Track listing

LP 1
A1 Deep
A2 Pitiless
A3 Forgotten Hopes
A4 Destiny Is Dead
B1 Make It Right
B2 One Last Goodbye
B3 Parisienne Moonlight
LP 2
C1 Judgement
C2 Don't Look Too Far
C3 Emotional Winter
D1 Wings Of God
D2 Anyone, Anywhere
D3 2000 & Gone

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