Anastasis’ musical world isn’t insular or sealed off; it’s the rare album meant for longtime fans that is also accessible to new listeners.
Despite the long layoff, Anastasis is a logical progression from the band's mid-90s albums as well as Brendan and Gerrard's respective solo work since.
Dead Can Dance sticks to its timeless principles, so you can’t exactly be surprised that Anastasis isn’t for the casual cultural tourist.
There's no saw toothed aggression, there's nothing incredibly different in the theme and execution from the likes of earlier albums
While the album refines the familiar sounds of their 80s and 90s heyday, they haven’t quite walked through that door to a new world.
Anastasis is certainly an accomplished record and one that fits well within Dead Can Dance’s output, but it is a hard listen.
Anastasis is also bloated and overly precious—even at its brightest, it’s about as fun as a funeral procession.
Threatens to stretch its ideas too thin and some of these tracks end up somewhere close to bland...just sneaks a rating for now.
Very much enjoy the ambient listening experience on This. I can't articulate how much I personally enjoy certain songs from this record. The live instruments and mixing on this album create for a great listening experience. it doesn't blow me out the park but certainly does a good enough job. Great pickup on CD for 20p while thrift hunting.
Very much enjoy the ambient listening experience on This. I can't articulate how much I personally enjoy certain songs from this record. The live instruments and mixing on this album create for a great listening experience. it doesn't blow me out the park but certainly does a good enough job. Great pickup on CD for 20p while thrift hunting.
1 | Children of the Sun 7:33 | |
2 | Anabasis 6:50 | |
3 | Agape 6:54 | |
4 | Amnesia 6:36 | |
5 | Kiko 8:01 | |
6 | Opium 5:44 | 90 |
7 | Return of the She-King 7:51 | |
8 | All in Good Time 6:37 |