Name: The Optimist
Brand: Anathema

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2017-06-09

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1084917KSC

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2021-08-27

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Anathema

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Kscope

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Alternative / Modern

Liverpool's Anathema started out in the early '90s as a doom metal outfit, but underwent a remarkable transformation over the past decade. Led by guitarist Vincent Cavanagh, the band ventured into uncharted territory, shedding their metal roots and embracing progressive and melodic sounds. Their artistic breakthrough came with 2001's A Fine Day to Exit, showcasing powerful atmospheric rock. With superb vocals from Cavanagh, Anathema captivates listeners with brooding yet captivating music.

In September 2020, Anathema announced an indefinite hiatus after leaving an indelible mark on the music scene.

Similar Artists: Katatonia, My Dying Bride, Antimatter, Tiamat, Lake Of Tears, Saturnus, Paradise Lost, Novembre,
Empyrium,Draconian,
Blackfield,
Daylight Dies,
Green Carnation,
Novembers Doom,
Moonspell,
Swallow The Sun,
The Gathering,Riverside
Shamrain,and 
The Foreshadowing.

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.

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Anathema have spent the vast majority of their career making music that defies description. Formed in the mid 90s, they have risen to become one of the UK's most critically acclaimed rock bands. After premiering new music on a dedicated UK &amp; NL tour in November 2016, culminating in a stage performance at London's Wembley Arena with Opeth, the band have been teasing the release of their first full-length since 2014's spellbinding 'Distant Satellites'. Winning multiple awards for their recent output, Anathema are bringing their darkest, most challenging and unexpected material to new album 'The Optimist'. Led by brothers Daniel and Vincent Cavanagh, Anathema recorded 'The Optimist' in winter 2016 at Attica Studio in Donegal and Castle of Doom Studios in Glasgow with producer Tony Doogan (Mogwai, Belle &amp; Sebastian, Super Furry Animals) at the helm. Doogan's influence is instantly tangible; for the first time in years Anathema recorded as a live band for an album, capturing an energy normally only present on stage. A technique that will whet the appetites of Anathema's global army of ardent disciples, who are well aware of the band's supreme live power - previously captured on the celebrated and in demand concert film, 'Universal'.Standard CDCD+ - 2 cd version with DVD 5.1 sound surround mix.Mixed - BluRay 5.1 sound surround mix.LP - 2LP 180gm black vinyl.

The Optimist

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