Name: From Within
Brand: Anekdoten

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KSCOPE1060

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-06-26

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802644806013

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Artist

Anekdoten

Genre GB

Prog Rock

Label GB

Kscope

Anekdoten is a Swedish progressive heavy rock band that was founded in Borlänge, Sweden in 1991. The band consists of guitarist/vocalist Nicklas Barker, cellist/keyboardist Anna Sofi Dahlberg, bassist/vocalist Jan Erik Liljeström, and drummer Peter Nordins. Known for their use of the Mellotron and their heavy sound dominated by a pounding bass guitar, Anekdoten's music is reminiscent of the 1970s progressive rock genre, particularly that of King Crimson. Since 2015, former The Church guitarist Marty Willson-Piper has been touring with the band and is now a full member.

With influences from bands like Phideaux, The Flower Kings, and Beardfish among others, Anekdoten has carved out their own unique sound within the progressive rock scene. Their music showcases intricate compositions and powerful performances that captivate audiences worldwide.

Having gained recognition for their dynamic live shows and critically acclaimed albums such as "Vemod" and "Nucleus," Anekdoten continues to push boundaries and explore new musical territories. With the addition of Marty Willson-Piper to their lineup, they have expanded their sonic palette even further.

Kscope is a London-based label specializing in the progressive genre of current music. Launched in 2008, it is a division of Snapper Music, one of the industry's most respected and influential independent labels.

With an impressive roster of talented artists, Kscope has become synonymous with innovative and boundary-pushing music. The label prides itself on discovering and nurturing unique talents who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible within their respective genres.

From *Steven Wilson* to *Anathema*, *TesseracT* to *The Pineapple Thief*, Kscope represents some of the most exciting and critically acclaimed acts in contemporary music. With a focus on quality over quantity, each release from Kscope is carefully curated to ensure that it meets the high standards set by the label.

The third album from the Swedish progressive rock band Anekdoten, recorded and mixed on analogue tape at the famous Atlantis Grammofon (formerly Metronome Studio) in Stockholm, home to many classic Abba albums. Predecessor Nucleus was a heavy album, with only a little relief from its stridency. In comparison, From Within is an album of light and shade. 

"We were exhausted after touring Nucleus and after a month at home we entered the famous Atlantis Grammofon. We had few finished ideas for songs and no demos were recorded. Loose ideas and jams were transformed into songs in the studio and recorded on analogue tape by Grammy awarded producer Simon Nordberg." Nicklas Barker, Anekdoten. 

From Within is Michael Åkerfeldt of Opeths favourite Anekdoten record. Also, Steven Wilson introduced Theo Travis to it, leading to Theo and Anekdoten collaborating on both recordings and live shows. The 13-minute piece Hole, being quintessential Anekdoten, is recommended as a prime example of their musical style.

From Within

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