How to Measure a Planet?
The Gathering · 1998
103 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · gothic metal
Ethereal soundscapes interweave with heavy guitar riffs and haunting vocals in a journey of introspection.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with introspection extended finale for deep reflection haunting vocals for emotional depth
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'How to Measure a Planet?' marked The Gathering's shift towards a more atmospheric and progressive sound after their breakthrough album 'Nighttime Birds' in 1997. This record reflects their evolution from gothic metal roots into a broader alternative rock palette as they explored complex themes and longer song structures.
- If you like
- alternative rock, progressive metal, gothic metal
How to Measure a Planet? is an album by The Gathering, released in 1998. Ethereal soundscapes interweave with heavy guitar riffs and haunting vocals in a journey of introspection. The album was well-received, earning critical acclaim for its ambitious scope and depth, which helped establish The Gathering as a significant force in the European alternative scene. It is often cited in discussions of progressive rock and has influenced numerous bands within the genre, marking a pivotal moment for the band’s artistic identity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does How to Measure a Planet? sound like?
Ethereal soundscapes interweave with heavy guitar riffs and haunting vocals in a journey of introspection. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive metal.
What makes How to Measure a Planet? by The Gathering notable?
The album was well-received, earning critical acclaim for its ambitious scope and depth, which helped establish The Gathering as a significant force in the European alternative scene. It is often cited in discussions of progressive rock and has influenced numerous bands within the genre, marking a pivotal moment for the band’s artistic identity. Released in 1998, 'How to Measure a Planet?' marked The Gathering's shift towards a more atmospheric and progressive sound after their breakthrough album 'Nighttime Birds' in 1997. This record reflects their evolution from gothic metal roots into a broader alternative rock palette as they explored complex themes and longer song structures.
Who is How to Measure a Planet? for?
How to Measure a Planet? works well if you're into wave-like pacing with introspection, extended finale for deep reflection and haunting vocals for emotional depth.
How many songs are on How to Measure a Planet??
How to Measure a Planet? has 14 tracks, running approximately 103 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Frail (You Might as Well Be Me) Standout 5:04
- 2 Great Ocean Road 6:19
- 3 Rescue Me 6:22
- 4 My Electricity 3:32
- 5 Liberty Bell 6:01
- 6 Red Is a Slow Colour Standout 6:25
- 7 The Big Sleep 5:01
- 8 Marooned 5:55
- 9 Travel 9:06
Disc 2
- 1 South American Ghost Ride 4:25
- 2 Illuminating 5:41
- 3 Locked Away 3:23
- 4 Probably Built in the Fifties 7:26
- 5 How to Measure a Planet? Standout 28:32
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
Netherlands
Runtime
103 min 19 sec
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