A Fine Day to Exit

by Anathema

A Fine Day to Exit cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 October 2001
  • Label: Music for Nations
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:02:33
  • Community rating: 3.8/5 from 6 ratings

Artists on this release: Lee Douglas, Nick Griffiths, Vincent Cavanagh, Pete Brown, Dave Pybus

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Completing their stylistic evolution away from their doom metal origins, Anathema fully embraced atmospheric, guitar-driven alternative rock on this pivotal release. 'A Fine Day to Exit' is characterized by its lush, acoustic-led melancholy, drawing noticeable influence from contemporary acts like Radiohead. The emotionally vulnerable songwriting focuses on themes of isolation and psychological distress, establishing the blueprint for the band's acclaimed later career.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, melodic, conceptual, progressive, expansive

Tracklist

  1. A Fine Day (3:34)
  2. Release (5:40)
  3. Leave No Trace (4:46)
  4. Underworld (4:12)
  5. Pressure (6:38)
  6. Panic (3:37)
  7. Breaking Down the Barriers (5:44)
  8. Looking Outside Inside (6:15)
  9. A Fine Day to Exit (6:48)
  10. Temporary Peace (15:15)

Credits

  • Anathema - primary artist, arranged by, backing vocals
  • Travis Smith - artwork
  • Dave Pybus - bass
  • John Douglas - performer [drums], music by, lyrics by
  • Danny Cavanagh - performer [guitar], music by, lyrics by, vocals
  • Lee Douglas - vocals
  • The Mile High Unicyclist - lyrics by
  • Vincent Cavanagh - Music By, Lyrics By

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