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Anathema

Distant Satellites

Tenth studio album from the Liverpool-based progressive rock band

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7.3

Label
Kscope
UK Release date
09/06/2014
US Release date
10/06/2014
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  1. 10.0 |   The Guardian

    Another masterclass in supercharged emotional songwriting and fearless sonic curiosity
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  2. 9.0 |   Exclaim

    Even though "You're Not Alone" gets pretty damn heavy, relatively speaking, I think I'm finally ready to accept that Anathema isn't a doom metal band, or even a metal band at all
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  3. 8.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    This is a band writing accessible, intelligent and passionate rock music of the highest order. It’s not cool and it’s not particularly original either, but Distant Satellites beats the many bands churning out string-laden sensitive ballads hands down
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  4. 8.0 |   All Music

    Anathema's trademark emotional resonance and musical adventurousness purposefully re-engage earlier electronic forms to make this album a compelling - if controversial - undertaking
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  5. 7.4 |   Sputnik Music (staff)

    Overall, Anathema have struck gold for the third time in a row, but for the first time there are some prominent flaws as well
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  6. 7.0 |   The Quietus

    While inconsistent and desperately overwrought on occasion, Anathema deserve to be heard outwith the private members' club that is prog rock in 2014
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  7. 6.5 |   Beardfood

    His harmonies with Lee Douglas are cinematic
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  8. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    This may be accessible music, but it certainly isn’t an easy listen
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  9. 6.0 |   The Skinny

    Essentially, it's another Anathema record – not as earth-shattering as they might have you believe, but far from a wasted opportunity
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