Pentecost III
Anathema · 1995
41 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of atmospheric melodies and heavy riffs, exploring themes of existentialism and spirituality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kingdom Start here — The opening track features lush instrumentals and dynamic shifts that set the tone for the album's exploration of complex emotional landscapes.
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Mine Is Yours to Drown In (Ours Is the New Tribe) — This track embodies the band's innovative fusion of heavy riffs and ethereal melodies, illustrating their unique sound during this period.
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Memento Mori / Horses / 666 — Spanning over twelve minutes, this ambitious suite intertwines various themes and musical styles, showcasing Anathema's willingness to push boundaries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases evolving compositions with atmospheric contrasts but lacks some polish in execution.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy guitar riff in 'Kingdom' that sets a dark tone, followed by atmospheric sections that contrast with the intensity.
- Tracks feature extended instrumental passages, allowing for gradual build-ups and shifts in dynamics, particularly evident in 'We, the Gods'.
- The final track is a medley that combines multiple themes and motifs, creating an expansive soundscape that concludes the album on an ambitious note.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamic progression
- haunting melodies for reflection
- existential themes for deep thought
- immersive journey through sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked a key evolution in Anathema's sound, gaining wider recognition.
- Themes
- spiritual turmoil· gothic landscapes
- Career context
- Pentecost III is Anathema's third studio album, released during their transition from death-doom to a more progressive rock sound. Following the critically acclaimed album The Silent Enigma, this record showcases their evolving musical identity and lyrical depth. At this point in their career, they began to embrace more melodic elements while retaining their gothic roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride
Tracklist
- 1 Kingdom Start here 9:31
- 2 Mine Is Yours to Drown In (Ours Is the New Tribe) 5:39
- 3 We, the Gods 9:58
- 4 Pentecost III 3:54
- 5 Memento Mori / Horses / 666 12:17
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Ghost Reveries
Opeth
Shares a blend of atmospheric melodies and heavy riffs with existential themes.
The Angel and the Dark River
My Dying Bride
Explores spiritual turmoil through haunting melodies and gothic imagery.
Draconian Times
Paradise Lost
Combines melodic elements with dark themes, embodying a similar gothic atmosphere.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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