City from Above cover

City from Above

The Gathering · 2009

30 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · gothic metal

Ethereal melodies intertwine with atmospheric instrumentation, creating a haunting yet captivating listening experience.

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 want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'City from Above' was released in 2009, The Gathering had undergone significant changes since their formation in 1989. This album marked a shift towards a more electronic and experimental sound, following their critically acclaimed 'Home' album from 2006. It showcased the band's evolution as they embraced new musical directions while continuing to explore themes of introspection and emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Anathema· My Dying Bride· Paradise Lost

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Treasure (radio edit) 3:16
  • 2 All You Are (radio edit) 3:22
  • 3 Miniature 6:21
  • 4 Pale Traces (alt. Spanish version) 4:46
  • 5 City From Above (modern dance project) 12:53

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