Almost a Dance
The Gathering · 1993
53 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · gothic metal
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, creating a haunting yet uplifting atmosphere throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'Almost a Dance' was The Gathering's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Mandylion'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their unique blend of gothic and alternative metal, moving towards a more progressive sound that would define their later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anathema· My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On a Wave 5:48
- 2 The Blue Vessel 6:03
- 3 Her Last Flight 8:44
- 4 The Sky People 4:25
- 5 Nobody Dares 3:27
- 6 Like Fountains 7:40
- 7 Proof 6:13
- 8 Heartbeat Amplifier 4:52
- 9 A Passage to Desire 6:42
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