Released 22 June 1998 Producer Kit Woolven Artist Anathema Label Peaceville Records | Length 44:57 Alternative 4
(1998) Judgement
(1999) Release date 22 June 1998 | |
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Recorded January -- February 1998, at the Windings Genres Alternative rock, Doom metal, Progressive rock, Gothic metal, Gothic rock Similar Anathema albums, Doom metal albums | ||
Alternative 4 is the fourth album by the British rock band Anathema. It was released on 22 June 1998 through Peaceville Records. Like Eternity, Alternative 4 is sung with clean vocals. Various reviews categorised this album as experimental, depressing and atmospheric.
Contents
The title of the album is derived from Leslie Watkins' book entitled Alternative 3. Bassist and co-principal songwriter Duncan Patterson had read it a few years before they wrote the album. The book is about conspiracy theories, and most songs on Alternative 4 are about trust. Patterson is now playing in a band with same title, and the songs are based on similar themes.
It is the last album with Patterson, and also the only album released without John Douglas. He was replaced by Shaun Steels in 1997 but returned in 1998.
Anathema shroud of false alternative 4
Personnel
Guest musicians
Production
Songs
1Shroud of False1:37
2Fragile Dreams5:32
3Empty3:00