ANATHEMA · Judgement | CD

CD in Jewelcase with 12 page booklet.

Background information about 'Judgement'

There are albums that mark a turning point, and then there's Judgement. With this 1999 masterpiece, ANATHEMA took a deep breath and stepped out of the death-doom shadows for good, emerging into the light with a sound that would define their future. The result is a breathtaking blend of melancholic alt-rock, atmospheric gothic textures, and gut-wrenching emotional honesty that still sends chills down the spine over two decades later.

From the opening notes of “Deep” with its haunting piano and Vincent Cavanagh's fragile yet powerful vocals, you know you're in for something special. Tracks like “One Last Goodbye” are devastatingly beautiful — a tearjerker of epic proportions that ranks among the band's finest moments. “Pitiless” brings the crunch with a massive riff, while “Parisienne Moonlight” floats in on a wave of pure melancholy. The title track “Judgement” is a slow-burning epic that builds and builds, showcasing the band's mastery of dynamics. This is an album that bleeds atmosphere, where every note feels intentional and every lyric cuts deep. It's the sound of a band reinventing themselves without losing their soul — raw, vulnerable, and absolutely essential.

For fans of:
The Gathering, Katatonia, My Dying Bride, Porcupine Tree

Track listing

1. Deep
2. Pitiless
3. Forgotten Hopes
4. Destiny Is Dead
5. Make It Right (F.F.S.)
6. One Last Goodbye
7. Parisienne Moonlight
8. Judgement
9. Don't Look Too Far
10. Emotional Winter
11. Wings Of God
12. Anyone, Anywhere
13. 2000 & Gone

Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com