The Crestfallen EP cover

The Crestfallen EP

Anathema · 1992

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

A haunting blend of atmospheric melancholy and heavy riffs, evoking deep emotional landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for deep reflection
  • haunting atmosphere for introspection
  • gradual build to emotional release
  • immersive experience during solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast tracks
  • prefer standalone, catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
The Crestfallen EP marked Anathema's first release after their debut album, The Serenades, showcasing a shift towards a more atmospheric and progressive sound. Released in 1992, this EP helped solidify their identity within the emerging death-doom and gothic metal scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride

Tracklist

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

  • 1 …And I Lust 5:47
  • 2 The Sweet Suffering 6:41
  • 3 Everwake 2:41
  • 4 Crestfallen 10:17
  • 5 They Die 7:58

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