Eternity (Anathema album)
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| Studio album by Anathema | ||||
| Released | 11 November 1996 | |||
| Recorded | April-September 1996, at The Windings, Wales | |||
| Genre | Gothic metal, gothic rock, doom metal, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 57:54 | |||
| Label | Peaceville | |||
| Producer | Tony Platt | |||
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Eternity is the third album by the British rock band Anathema. It was released on 11 November 1996 through Peaceville Records. Eternity marked the first shift in Anathema's style and sound from their doom metal roots to alternative rock. It features a version of Roy Harper's track "Hope".
It is the last album with drummer John Douglas before his return to the band in 1998.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Sentient" (D. Cavanagh) | 2:59 |
| 2. | "Angelica" (lyrics by Patterson/music by D. Cavanagh) | 5:51 |
| 3. | "The Beloved" (lyrics by V. Cavanagh/music by D. Cavanagh) | 4:44 |
| 4. | "Eternity, Part I" (Patterson) | 5:35 |
| 5. | "Eternity, Part II" (Patterson) | 3:12 |
| 6. | "Hope" (Roy Harper cover) (David Gilmour, Roy Harper) | 5:55 |
| 7. | "Suicide Veil" (lyrics by Patterson/music by D. Cavanagh, Patterson) | 5:11 |
| 8. | "Radiance" (D. Cavanagh) | 5:52 |
| 9. | "Far Away" (Patterson) | 5:30 |
| 10. | "Eternity, Part III" (Patterson) | 4:44 |
| 11. | "Cries on the Wind" (lyrics by Patterson/music by D. Cavanagh, Patterson) | 5:01 |
| 12. | "Ascension" (D. Cavanagh) | 3:20 |
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Total length:
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57:54 | |
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 13. | "Far Away" (acoustic) | 5:23 |
| 14. | "Eternity, Part III" (acoustic) | 5:06 |
| 15. | "Sleepless '96" | 4:30 |
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Total length:
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72:53 | |
Personnel
- Vincent Cavanagh - vocals, guitars
- John Douglas - drums
- Duncan Patterson - bass
- Danny Cavanagh - guitars, keyboards
Guest musicians
- Michelle Richfield - female vocals
- Les Smith - keyboards
- Roy Harper - spoken word on "Hope"
Production
- Porl Medlock - photography (band)
- Mez - cover art
- Jan Anderson - mastering
- Martin Wilding - engineering assistant
- Tony Platt - producer, engineering
