Untouchable
Anathema · 2013
219 min · 32 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with atmospheric soundscapes, creating an immersive journey through emotional and existential themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Untouchable, Part 1 Start here — This track opens the album with sweeping orchestration and haunting vocals that set the emotional tone for the entire project. Its expansive arrangement showcases Anathema's signature blend of atmospheric rock and poignant lyricism.
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The Storm Before the Calm — This song exemplifies the band's ability to build tension through dynamic shifts, creating an emotional crescendo that reflects the tumultuous themes explored throughout the album. The layered instrumentation amplifies a sense of catharsis.
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Everything — Featuring introspective lyrics paired with a soaring melody, this track encapsulates the overarching theme of love and loss that permeates the album. Its memorable chorus invites listeners into an intimate experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective emotional depth
- atmospheric journey through sound
- extended tracks for deep focus
- for reflective solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tunes
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a high point in Anathema's evolution, praised for its cohesive sound and emotional depth.
- Themes
- emotional catharsis· intimate loss· atmospheric soundscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Untouchable marked Anathema's return following the critically acclaimed Weather Systems. At this point in their career, they had transitioned from their early death-doom roots to a more progressive rock and alternative style, solidifying their reputation for emotional depth and sonic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Opeth· Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dreaming Light
The narrative shifts from despair to a glimmer of hope, revealing a transformative realization about life’s possibilities.
This shift marks a crucial turning point in the song, illustrating how vulnerability can lead to personal enlightenment.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Untouchable, Part 1 Start here 6:56
- 2 Untouchable, Part 2 5:43
- 3 Thin Air 5:51
- 4 Dreaming Light 5:39
- 5 The Storm Before the Calm 9:12
- 6 Everything 5:35
- 7 A Simple Mistake 8:10
- 8 The Beginning and the End 4:41
- 9 Universal 7:26
- 10 Closer 5:42
- 11 A Natural Disaster 6:18
- 12 Flying 8:10
Disc 2
- 1 Untouchable, Part 1 Start here 6:59
- 2 Untouchable, Part 2 6:06
- 3 Thin Air 6:16
- 4 Dreaming Light 6:10
- 5 Lightning Song 5:44
- 6 The Storm Before the Calm 9:27
- 7 Everything 5:54
- 8 A Simple Mistake 8:45
- 9 The Beginning and the End 4:42
- 10 Universal 7:57
- 11 Closer 6:30
- 12 A Natural Disaster 6:31
- 13 Deep 5:25
- 14 One Last Goodbye 6:18
- 15 Flying 10:45
- 16 Fragile Dreams 7:36
- 17 Panic 4:15
- 18 Emotional Winter / Wings of God 9:44
- 19 Internal Landscapes 8:18
- 20 Fragile Dreams 6:48
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Nighttime Birds
The Gathering
Shares ethereal melodies and atmospheric soundscapes with deep emotional themes.
Second Life Syndrome
Riverside
Explores existential themes with immersive soundscapes and progressive rock elements.
Ghost Reveries
Opeth
Combines atmospheric elements with emotional depth, merging progressive rock and gothic undertones.
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