Distant Satellites
Anathema · 2014
81 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · gothic metal
Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting melodies to create a deeply introspective and immersive listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for introspection
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- immersive listening in solitude
- cathartic emotional peaks and valleys
- deeply reflective late-night sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- seek standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 9, 2014, 'Distant Satellites' marks Anathema's return after a successful run with their 2012 album 'Weather Systems'. At this point, the band had fully transitioned from their early death-doom roots towards a more atmospheric and progressive rock sound, solidifying their evolution as a prominent act in the alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Lost Song, Part 1 5:54
- 2 The Lost Song, Part 2 5:48
- 3 Dusk (Dark Is Descending) 6:00
- 4 Ariel 6:29
- 5 The Lost Song, Part 3 5:22
- 6 Anathema 6:41
- 7 You’re Not Alone 3:27
- 8 Firelight 2:43
- 9 Distant Satellites 8:18
- 10 Take Shelter 6:07
Disc 2
- 1 The Lost Song, Part 1 (acoustic in session – Liverpool Parr Street Studios) 5:58
- 2 Ariel (acoustic in session – Liverpool Parr Street Studios) 4:11
- 3 The Lost Song, Part 3 (acoustic in session – Liverpool Parr Street Studios) 4:36
- 4 Firelight (acoustic in session – Liverpool Parr Street Studios) 2:21
- 5 Anathema (live at Liverpool Cathedral) 7:15
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