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1. THE MIRROR WATERS 2. SUBZERO 3. IN SICKNESS AND HEALTH 4. KING FOR A DAY 5. SECOND SUNRISE 6. STONEGARDEN 7. ALWAYS... 8. GAYA'S DREAM 1. THE MIRROR WATERS 2. SUBZERO 3. IN SICKNESS AND HEALTH 4. KING FOR A DAY 1. SECOND SUNRISE 2. STONEGARDEN 3. ALWAYS... (EXTENDED) 4. GAYA'S DREAM 1. DETHRONED EMPEROR 2. IN SICKNESS AND HEALTH 3. GAYA'S DREAM 4. ALWAYS... 5. THE MIRROR WATERS (LIVE) 6. KING FOR A DAY (LIVE) |
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Description: | â? 30th Anniversary Edition des legendären DebĂźt-Albums holländischen 'Pionier'-Metalband. Das Original von 1992 vermischte Doom mit Death Metal mit markanten 'atmosphärischen' Keyboard-Parts und 'engelsgleichem' Frauengesang (im Kontrast zu aggressivem männlichem Growling).
The Gathering begrĂźndeten eine neue (progressive) Gothic-/Female-Fronted-Metal-Szene, mit Bands wie Within Temptation, After Forever, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, Evanescence, u.v.a.!
Fßr diesen Release wurden die Original Album-Tracks von Guido Aalbers und der Band von den originalen Studiotapes neu abgemischt. Fßr das Remastering zeichnet Maor Applebaum (YES, Faith No More, Guns 'N Roses) verantwortlich. Zur Abrundung gibt es noch ein ßberarbeitetes Frontcover welches das Original als Gemälde von Richard Schouten (Acrostichon, Wolves In The Throne Room, Acid King, Master) zeigt.
â?˘ Die 2LP kommt als audiophiles Doppel-Vinyl, geschnitten auf 45rpm und beinhaltet (analog zum CD Format) das Original Album in der Remastered Audio-Version
â?˘ Das 4LP-Box Set enthält zusätzlich auf LP3 den Original Mix/Master als 33rpm Cut sowie LP4 mit dem previously unreleased Celtic Frost-Cover â??Dethroned Emperorâ?+ 3 Tracks aus den 1991-Beaufort Studios-Sessions: "In Sickness And Health", "Always..." und "Gaya's Dream" und die 2 Songs "The Mirror Waters" und "King For A Day" aus dem "TG25: Live At Doornroosje" Live-Album von 2015 - Celebrate three decades of musical innovation with "Always. (Ltd. 30th Anniversary re-release-edition)" by The Gathering, presented in the classic LP format and released by Roadburn. This special edition pays homage to the band's groundbreaking debut album, originally launched in 1992, which set a new standard for atmospheric doom metal and gothic rock fusion. The remastered tracks offer an immersive listening experience that captures both nostalgia and renewed energy, making it a must-have for collectors and fans alike. The Gathering is renowned for their genre-defying soundscapes, blending heavy riffs with ethereal melodies?a style that has earned them international acclaim through albums like "Mandylion" and "How to Measure a Planet?". Over their illustrious career, they have influenced countless artists within progressive and alternative music circles.
Roadburn stands as one of the most respected names among independent record labels specializing in avant-garde metal, post-rock, and experimental sounds. Known for curating unique releases tied to its legendary festival in Tilburg, Netherlands, Roadburn consistently supports boundary-pushing artists while delivering high-quality vinyl editions cherished by audiophiles worldwide. |
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BWR 100BOX |
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