OCEAN WITHOUT A SHORE

As a long time Anathema fan, I was deeply saddened by all the recent drama which ultimately led to their abrupt disbanding. One would have thought we wouldn't get fresh new music - but this release proves otherwise.

This album is pure class and feels extremely comforting - I've had it on repeat and all of the songs are nothing short of exceptional. Danny's writing is emotionally charged and fitting, but I'm not even going to attempt to dissect the lyrics given they seem to be a function of whatever he's been going through lately. Musically, this is Anathema to a core and delivers in spades (hell, Weather Systems is even named after my favourite album from them - and this seems to continue that mood).

I recommend all Anathema fans listen to this. It carries that same magic that made us fans in the first place.

One thing I'd like to say in closing is that I'd love to ultimately see some form of reconciliation and a reuniting of Anathema (as we previously knew it). While this album is incredible, it's clear that 1+1 = 3 when it comes to the band (the sum of their collective efforts exceeds what they can do individually). Hopefully they can see eye-to-eye one day and we get that. But if not, I'm hopeful Danny continues with Weather Systems and keeps giving us gems like this.

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