A FINE DAY TO EXIT

"A Fine Day to Exit" was my introduction to Anathema. I had read the glorious and not so glorious history of the band through enough channels to pique my interest. This apparently was their "sellout" album in metal circles, so you won't find it reviewed well on any of those sites, but I got it anyway. At first I found it hard to believe these guys were anything but a Radiohead clone. They sound similar in some aspects. Then I changed my mind to think they were more like The Cure. Then ..... The point is that on this album they masterfully incorporate the styles and sounds of countless other bands. That may not be truly original, but then again, what is? What makes this album truly worth owning is the atmosphere created. It can be happy, angry, or depressing to the point of suicide! They really translate the emotions well into music. Lyrically, nothing stands out to me. I'm sure they are good, but I pay more attention to the music. If you are looking for a stepping off point into Anathema, this is a good spot.

SIMILAR BANDS: Porcupine Tree, The Cure (stretching, but if you like one, you'll probably like the other. at least for this cd), Opeth, Radiohead