Leaving Eden

This is another post that may border on the not shocked it's in the collection. This time around it's Metal but not quite Metal. We focus on the UK Acoustic Rock/Avant-Garde/Ambient band Antimatter. Now with that genre vomit, this album I've selected is pretty much a straight forward Acoustic album, very laid back and mellow.

'Leaving Eden' marks the fourth release from Antimatter and the first without founding member Duncan Patterson. Founded in '98 by Mick Moss and Patterson, both of which have had involvement with the band Anathema. The band started out as somewhat of a Dark Electronic/Ambient/Gothic direction. The early records featured guest female vocalists and a dark theme to them. By the time of 07's release of 'Leaving Eden' the band consisted solely of Moss now, moved towards a more acoustic direction. The album features Danny Cavanagh, another Anathema veteran, helping out on Lead Guitar and Piano. While far from an upbeat album, this release does focus on the simple musicianship between Moss and Cavanagh. Melancholy and simple can best sum this band up. This is perfect for the more relaxed times.

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