The Silent Enigma
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | August 23, 1995 |
| Genres | Death Doom Metal, Gothic Metal |
| Labels | Peaceville Records |
| Length | 54:40 |
| Ranked | #19 for 1995 , #975 all-time |
Album Photos (8)
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The Silent Enigma Information
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | video | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Restless Oblivion | 8:03 | 93 | 5 | Audio | |
| 2. | Shroud of Frost | 7:31 | 92 | 5 | ||
| 3. | ...Alone | 4:24 | 88 | 5 | ||
| 4. | Sunset of the Age | 6:57 | 91 | 5 | ||
| 5. | Nocturnal Emission | 4:20 | 91 | 5 | ||
| 6. | Cerulean Twilight | 7:05 | 90 | 6 | ||
| 7. | The Silent Enigma | 4:25 | 94.2 | 6 | Music Video | |
| 8. | A Dying Wish | 8:12 | 97.5 | 8 | Audio | |
| 9. | Black Orchid | 3:40 | 89 | 5 |
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Line-up (members)
- Vincent Cavanagh : Vocals & Guitars
- Daniel Cavanagh : Lead Guitars
- Duncan Patterson : Bass
- John Douglas : Drums
Guest / additional musicians
- Derek Fullwood : Spoken Word (track 2)
- Rebecca Wilson : Female Vocals (track 3)
Production staff / artist
- Anathema : Producer
- Hammy : Executive Producer
- Kevin Ridley : Engineer
- Mags : Mixing Engineer
Japanese limited edition contains "Eternal Rise of the Sun" as a bonus track.
All tracks recorded at Lynx Studios, Newcastle except 'Alone' recorded at M.A. Studios, Liverpool.
Mixed at the Academy, Dewsbury by Mags.
Orchestral arrangements by Daniel Cavanagh.
Front cover picture: "Lady In Milton's Comus" by L. Wright used by kind permission of The Board Of Trustees Of The National Museums And ... See More
All tracks recorded at Lynx Studios, Newcastle except 'Alone' recorded at M.A. Studios, Liverpool.
Mixed at the Academy, Dewsbury by Mags.
Orchestral arrangements by Daniel Cavanagh.
Front cover picture: "Lady In Milton's Comus" by L. Wright used by kind permission of The Board Of Trustees Of The National Museums And ... See More
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The Silent Enigma Reviews
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Date : Oct 13, 2022
Much like it took some time for Death Metal to shed its Thrash roots, and Doom Metal to evolve out of Trad Doom, so too did Death Doom undergo a lengthy transitional phase. In the late 80’s into the early 90’s, Death Doom was, more or less, slow Death Metal, and many of the early releases no longer represent what the genre would become. In time, Death Doom added its signature focus on atmosphere and melancholia, and became something completely separate from Death Metal, named more so for the inclusion of harsh vocals and other extreme metal tropes.
The Silent Enigma is one of the earliest examples of Death Doom in its fully fleshed out form, completely forgoing any hint of Death Metal stylistically and taking a full focus on crafting melodic yet crushing pieces of dark atmosphere and morose despair. A surprising amount of energy is found here, with the opening track aggressively assaulting you with poetic shrapnel of hopelessness. A great deal of variety is found in the following tracks, with classic plodding Doom full of panic-attack inducing atmospheres, gentle gothic style interludes, and a few that sit somewhere in between. The penultimate track, A Dying Wish, remains a crowning achievement of Death Doom, the 8-minute track delivering an uncompromising death throe of mourning and regret.
The Silent Enigma is one of the earliest examples of Death Doom in its fully fleshed out form, completely forgoing any hint of Death Metal stylistically and taking a full focus on crafting melodic yet crushing pieces of dark atmosphere and morose despair. A surprising amount of energy is found here, with the opening track aggressively assaulting you with poetic shrapnel of hopelessness. A great deal of variety is found in the following tracks, with classic plodding Doom full of panic-attack inducing atmospheres, gentle gothic style interludes, and a few that sit somewhere in between. The penultimate track, A Dying Wish, remains a crowning achievement of Death Doom, the 8-minute track delivering an uncompromising death throe of mourning and regret.
3 likesDate : Nov 9, 2005
Progressive Gothic Metal의 발전과정에서 중추적인 역할을 수행한 앨범이다. 영국 출신 Anathema 의 네 번째 작품 The Silent Enigma으로 대부분의 곡들이 대곡을 지향하고 있으며 중후하고 서사적인 음악을 들려준다. 오케스트럴 편곡으로 중세적인 클레시컬함도 지니고 있는데 곡의 진행에서 느껴지는 드라마틱한 감동은 상당한 수준이다. 앨범이미지에서 느낄 수 있는 아름답고 깊은 여운을 간직하고 있으며 지극히 허무하고 처절한 음반으로 눈시울을 붉힐 만하다.
Best Track : Restless Oblivion , A Dying Wish
Best Track : Restless Oblivion , A Dying Wish
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The Silent Enigma Comments
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Aug 11, 2023
great album by Anathema. A combination of Doom/Death Metal with excellent ideas, melodies and a melancholic atmosphere.
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Oct 19, 2022
위대한 그룹들은 보통 2집 부터 끝장난다....아나테마도 예외는 아니다. 위키에서 이들의 캐리어가 끝난 것으로 이야기 하는데 너무 슬프다
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Jul 29, 2022
I'm glad Questy recommended this band, because I love the mournful stuff on this one.
3 likesSep 4, 2020
달리지도 않고 박진감 공격성 화려한솔로 이런거 하나도 없는 음악임에도 특유의 먹어주는 분위기에 은근히 중독된다. 첫인상이 무척 지루하고 별거없는 음악이라는 느낌이었는데 이런 음악에 중독될 줄이야. 듣다보니 감성 가득한 분위기 밑으로 긴장감이 은근히 흐르고 있다.
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Anathema Discography
| Album | Type | Release date | Rating | Votes | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crestfallen EP | EP | 1992 | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Serenades | Album | Feb 28, 1993 | 78.1 | 9 | 1 |
| Pentecost III | EP | Mar 6, 1995 | 82.5 | 4 | 0 |
| ▶ The Silent Enigma | Album | Aug 23, 1995 | 91.5 | 12 | 2 |
| Eternity | Album | Nov 11, 1996 | 90.1 | 21 | 2 |
| Alternative Future | EP | 1998 | 90 | 1 | 0 |
| Alternative 4 | Album | Aug 11, 1998 | 91.2 | 13 | 2 |
| Judgement | Album | Jun 21, 1999 | 92.2 | 24 | 0 |
| A Fine Day to Exit | Album | Oct 1, 2001 | 85.9 | 8 | 1 |
| A Natural Disaster | Album | Nov 3, 2003 | 92.3 | 13 | 1 |
| Hindsight | Album | Aug 25, 2008 | 91.7 | 3 | 0 |
| We're Here Because We're Here | Album | May 31, 2010 | 87.8 | 32 | 0 |
| Falling Deeper | Album | Sep 5, 2011 | 88.5 | 4 | 0 |
| Weather Systems | Album | Apr 16, 2012 | 92.8 | 70 | 2 |
| Universal | Live | Sep 23, 2013 | 95.9 | 27 | 1 |
| Distant Satellites | Album | Jun 9, 2014 | 82.6 | 25 | 1 |
| The Optimist | Album | Jun 9, 2017 | 80 | 9 | 0 |
