What does City from Above sound like?

Ethereal melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a soundscape that balances darkness and introspective beauty. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive metal. Start with "Treasure (radio edit)".

Is City from Above a good place to start with The Gathering?

Yes, City from Above is recommended as a starting point for new The Gathering listeners. Ethereal melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a soundscape that balances darkness and introspective beauty. By the time 'City from Above' was released in 2009, The Gathering had established themselves as a prominent force in the alternative rock and gothic metal scenes. This was their first studio album since the departure of founding member and vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen, marking a significant shift in their sound and direction as they explored new musical territory.

Who is City from Above for?

City from Above works well if you're into wave-like pacing with crescendos, haunting melodies for introspection and atmospheric immersion in solitude.

How many songs are on City from Above?

City from Above has 5 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

City from Above

The Gathering · 2009

30 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a soundscape that balances darkness and introspective beauty.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Treasure (radio edit) Start here — This track highlights the album's accessible side with its catchy hooks and polished production, making it a standout for radio play.
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All You Are (radio edit) — A poignant exploration of longing, this track captures the emotional depth of the album while showcasing the band's lyrical evolution post-van Giersbergen.
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City From Above (modern dance project) — The epic closing track delves into experimental soundscapes, reflecting the band's willingness to push boundaries and explore lengthy compositions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with crescendos
haunting melodies for introspection
atmospheric immersion in solitude
dynamic journey with emotional peaks

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog that showcases their evolving sound without being a standout.
Themes: post-van Giersbergen transition· introspective beauty· experimental soundscapes
Career context: By the time 'City from Above' was released in 2009, The Gathering had established themselves as a prominent force in the alternative rock and gothic metal scenes. This was their first studio album since the departure of founding member and vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen, marking a significant shift in their sound and direction as they explored new musical territory.
Stylistic neighbors: Anathema· My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost