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band

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released on 5 September 2011. The album is a follow-up to 2008's ''

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'', for which the band recorded different versions of their past songs. The album was produced by singer/guitarist

Vincent Cavanagh Vincent Cavanagh (born 29 August 1973 in Liverpool) is an English singer and guitarist best known as a co-founder (and the sole constant member) of British rock band Anathema. Vincent took over as Anathema's vocalist following the departure of ...

and guitarist and main composer of the band

Daniel Cavanagh Daniel Cavanagh (born 6 October 1972) is an English guitarist and singer who formed the British band Anathema in 1990 with his brother Vincent Cavanagh. He is the band's principal songwriter, a role he had previously shared with bassist Dunc ...

who defines the record as “a nod to our past and a look to our future all at the same time, with a sound that is designed to transport you to the heart of the present moment.” The mixing was made by Andrea Wright at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool. The orchestral arrangements are composed by the band in collaboration with Dave Stewart who worked with Anathema on '' We're Here Because We're Here''. The songs received new musical and vocal arrangements with 'feedback' lead guitars centred on a grand piano and a rhythm section. Dutch singer

Anneke van Giersbergen Anna Maria "Anneke" van Giersbergen (born 8 March 1973) is a Dutch singer, songwriter and guitarist who became known worldwide as the lead singer for the rock band The Gathering between 1994 and 2007. She also has a solo career. The project wa ...

sings on "Everwake", a song originally released on the 1992 EP ''

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'', and on "...Alone".

Track listing

''Original writers of each songs, below''

Credits

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s *Jamie Cavanagh – bass *

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, guitars, keyboards *John Douglas –

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*Lee Douglas – vocals ;Additional personnel *

– vocals on "Everwake" and "...Alone"

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References

2011 albums Anathema (band) albums Kscope albums {{2010s-metal-album-stub