We're Here Because We're Here
Anathema · 2010
132 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · gothic metal
Ethereal melodies intertwine with melancholic lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful sonic landscape.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, reaching number 27 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Anathema's presence in the progressive music scene. Its success was underscored by its nomination for Best Album at the 2011 Progressive Music Awards, reflecting its impact on the genre and resonating with both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
- Career context
- In 2010, Anathema released 'We're Here Because We're Here' as their first studio album in over a decade, following the transformative 'A Natural Disaster' in 2003. This record marked a significant evolution in their sound, transitioning from their earlier doom metal roots towards a more expansive alternative rock and atmospheric direction, showcasing their artistic growth after lineup changes and personal struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Robbie Williams· Duran Duran· Muse· Depeche Mode· Manic Street Preachers· The Cure· Bryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 11 Angels Walk Among Us (demo mix) 5:06
- 12 Presence (demo mix) 2:38
- 13 A Simple Mistake (demo mix) 8:15
Disc 2
- 1 Thin Air (5.1 mix) 6:00
- 2 Summernight Horizon (5.1 mix) 4:12
- 3 Dreaming Light (5.1 mix) 5:47
- 4 Everything (5.1 mix) 5:06
- 5 Angels Walk Among Us (5.1 mix) 5:17
- 6 Presence (5.1 mix) 2:58
- 7 A Simple Mistake (5.1 mix) 8:12
- 8 Get Off Get Out (5.1 mix) 5:05
- 9 Universal (5.1 mix) 7:14
- 10 Hindsight (5.1 mix) 8:13
- 11 Thin Air Standout 6:00
- 12 Summernight Horizon 4:12
- 13 Dreaming Light Standout 5:47
- 14 Everything Standout 5:06
- 15 Angels Walk Among Us 5:17
- 16 Presence 2:58
- 17 A Simple Mistake 8:12
- 18 Get Off Get Out 5:05
- 19 Universal 7:14
- 20 Hindsight 8:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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