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Beautiful Distortion

The Gathering · 2022

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

Ethereal melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a lush soundscape that balances darkness and light.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with resolution
  • ethereal melodies for introspection
  • immersive soundscape for deep focus
  • uplifting moments amid heaviness

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 29, 2022, 'Beautiful Distortion' marks The Gathering's return after a six-year hiatus since their previous album 'Afterwords'. This album showcases the band's continued evolution in sound, blending alternative rock and gothic metal elements while exploring new thematic depths.
Stylistic neighbors
Anathema· My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In Colour 5:50
  • 2 When We Fall 5:23
  • 3 Grounded 6:52
  • 4 We Rise 6:47
  • 5 Black Is Magnified 6:19
  • 6 Weightless 5:50
  • 7 Pulse of Life 6:44
  • 8 On Delay 4:30

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