THE GATHERING · Accessories - Rarities And B-Sides | BLACK 3LP

Black triple vinyl in gatefold sleeve with 4 page booklet.

Background information about 'Accessories - Rarities And B-Sides'

The Gathering delivers a treasure trove for devoted fans with "Accessoires - Rarities And B-Sides", a comprehensive collection that spans the Dutch progressive rock masters' illustrious career. This meticulously curated compilation brings together hard-to-find gems, alternate versions, and previously unreleased material that showcases the band's evolution from their early atmospheric metal roots to their later ethereal, trip-hop influenced sound. The collection serves as both a nostalgic journey for longtime followers and an essential primer for newcomers wanting to explore the deeper cuts of The Gathering's extensive catalog.

The triple vinyl format allows for an immersive listening experience, with each disc revealing different facets of the band's creative process. From haunting acoustic renditions to experimental studio outtakes, "Accessoires" demonstrates why The Gathering has remained one of Europe's most innovative and enduring progressive acts. The rarities span various eras of the band, including material from both the Anneke van Giersbergen and Silje Wergeland vocal periods, offering fans a unique perspective on how their songwriting and arrangements have evolved over the decades.

For fans of: Anathema, Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, Paradise Lost, and Dead Can Dance

Track listing

LP 1:
A1 In Motion #1 (Live)
A2 Leaves (Live)
A3 Andrenaline
A4 Third Chance (Alt. Version)
B1 Strange Machines (Live W/ Orchestra)
B2 In Power We Trust The Love Advocated (Dead Can Dance Cover)
B3 When The Sun Hits (Slowdive Cover)
B4 Confusion (Demo / Eroc Session)
B5 Shrink (Alt. Version)

LP 2:
C1 Frail (Live)
C2 Theme From "The Cyclist"
C3 Leaves (Live W/ Orchestra)
C4 Life Is What You Make It (Talk Talk Cover)
C5 Amity (Live At Isabelle)
The Rarities
D1 New Moon, Different Day (Eroc Demo Session 1996)
D2 Kevin's Telescope (Instrumental) (Eroc Demo Session 1996)
D3 Shrink (Eroc Demo Session 1996)
D4 The Earth Is My Witness (Eroc Demo Session 1996)

LP 3:
E1 Diamond Box (Instrumental, Previously Unreleased) (Eroc Demo Session 1996)
E2 Nighttime Birds (Eroc Demo Session 1996)
E3 On Most Surfaces (Eroc Demo Session 1996)
E4 Hjelmar (Instrumental, Previously Unreleased) (Eroc Demo Session 1996)
E5 My Electricity (Demo Session 1998)
F1 Probably Built In The Fifties (Demo Session 1998)
F2 Illuminating (Demo Session 1998)
F3 Red Is A Slow Colour (Demo Session 1998)
F4 Travel (Demo Session 1998)

Manufacturer: Oy Svart Musik Ab, Saippua Center, Ruissalontie 12C, laituri O, 20200 Turku, Finland, Contact: www.svartrecords.com