Anathema – ‘Eternity’ CD

Anathema has evolved from their latest ‘Silent Enigma’ and follows a more ‘melodic’ path in this record. The heaviness is still there, though. A good music description could be “melodic doom with an atmospheric” metal edge. Of course, there are several points where the Floyd influences are apparent, and the keyboards bring this feeling. There is also a cover of Gilmour’s ‘Hope’, which is lovely.

The vital asset of this record is the combination of the music with the lyrics. If you start “getting” into the meaning of the words, it is almost inevitable to fall in love with this album. Issues about life and death, human existence etc., are very well “presented” and make this record a “painful” journey…

Anathema’s best release is still (and probably will always be). Do not treat this album as a standard release. Try to search “deep” in it, and you will not regret it. A masterpiece of atmospheric music.