Weather Systems cover

Weather Systems

Anathema · 2012

55 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · gothic metal

Ethereal melodies intertwine with turbulent soundscapes that evoke a journey through emotional storms and serene moments.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional fluctuations
  • immersive journey through soundscapes
  • serene moments amidst turbulence
  • reflective listening during solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, catchy tracks
  • avoid introspective listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Weather Systems' was released in April 2012, Anathema had transitioned from their early death-doom roots towards a more atmospheric progressive rock sound. This album followed their critically acclaimed record 'We're Here Because We're Here' (2010) and marked a continued exploration of emotional and sonic depth, positioning them firmly within the modern post-rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Untouchable, Part 1 6:14
  • 2 Untouchable, Part 2 5:33
  • 3 The Gathering of the Clouds 3:27
  • 4 Lightning Song 5:25
  • 5 Sunlight 4:55
  • 6 The Storm Before the Calm 9:23
  • 7 The Beginning and the End 4:53
  • 8 The Lost Child 7:02
  • 9 Internal Landscapes 8:52

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