Always... cover

Always...

The Gathering · 1992

48 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · gothic metal

A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and heavy riffs exploring themes of introspection and emotional depth.

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 1992, 'Always...' was The Gathering's second studio album, following their debut 'Always...'. This album marked the band's shift towards a more atmospheric sound, solidifying their place in the gothic metal genre as they began to explore deeper lyrical themes and progressive elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Anathema· My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Mirror Waters 7:13
  • 2 Subzero 6:54
  • 3 In Sickness and Health 7:03
  • 4 King for a Day 6:37
  • 5 Second Sunrise 6:45
  • 6 Stonegarden 4:53
  • 7 Always… 2:46
  • 8 Gaya’s Dream 6:05

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