Almost a Dance cover

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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