| Downfall – The Early Years | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | 22 May 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 1990, 1991 | |||
| Genre | Death-doom, gothic metal | |||
| Length | 69:59 | |||
| Label | Hammerheart Records | |||
| Producer | Han Swagerman Sr. and The Gathering | |||
| The Gathering chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | (not rated)[1] |
Downfall – The Early Years is a compilation album of by the Dutch rock band The Gathering. The record was first released on 22 May 2001 by Hammerheart Records label.[2] On 15 September 2008, an expanded version of the album was released by Vic Records.
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Bart Smits; all music is composed by The Gathering
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In Sickness and Health" (Unreleased 7-inch) | 7:26 |
| 2. | "Gaya's Dream" (Unreleased 7-inch) | 6:23 |
| 3. | "Always…" (Unreleased 7-inch) | 2:30 |
| 4. | "Subzero" (Moonlight Archer demo) | 6:21 |
| 5. | "Anthology in Black" (Moonlight Archer demo) | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Second Sunrise" (Moonlight Archer demo) | 6:50 |
| 7. | "Downfall" (Moonlight Archer demo) | 6:03 |
| 8. | "In Sickness and Health" (Moonlight Archer demo) | 6:45 |
| 9. | "Second Sunrise" (An Imaginary Symphony demo) | 6:48 |
| 10. | "Six Dead, Three to Go" (An Imaginary Symphony demo) | 4:04 |
| 11. | "Downfall" (An Imaginary Symphony demo) | 5:21 |
| 12. | "Another Day" (An Imaginary Symphony demo) | 3:14 |
| 13. | "Share the Wisdom" (An Imaginary Symphony demo) | 4:14 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Live at Willem II, Den Bosch, 1991" | 53:55 |
Credits
- Bart Smits – all vocals
- Jelmer Wiersma – guitar
- René Rutten – guitar
- Hans Rutten – drums
- Frank Boeijen – keyboards
- Hugo Prinsen Geerligs – bass
Songwriting
- All music by The Gathering.
- All lyrics by Bart Smits.
Production
- [3] Unreleased 7-inch EP 1991. Recorded at Beaufort Studios, the Netherlands. Produced by the Gathering and Han Swagerman Sr.
- [2] Moonlight Archer demo, recorded live at the Caveman Studio, the Netherlands on 1 April 1991. Assisted by Johan. Produced by the Gathering
- [1] An Imaginary Symphony demo. Recorded at the rehearsal room, Oss, the Netherlands, 18 October 1990. Assisted by Johan and Ralph. Produced by the Gathering
2008 reissue
| Downfall | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | 15 September 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 1990–1993 | |||
| Genre | Death-doom, gothic metal, doom metal | |||
| Length | 144:06 | |||
| Label | Vic Records | |||
| Producer | Han Swagerman Sr. and The Gathering | |||
| The Gathering chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | [3] |
All lyrics are written by Bart Smits; all music is composed by The Gathering
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heartbeat Amplifier" (1992 Promo demo) | 4:56 |
| 2. | "Her Last Flight" (1992 Promo demo) | 8:09 |
| 3. | "On A Wave" (1992 Promo demo) | 5:28 |
| 4. | "The Illusionist" (1992 Promo demo) | 4:29 |
| 5. | "Passage to Desire" (1992 Promo demo) | 4:49 |
| 6. | "Of Pavilions and Fountains" (1992 Promo demo) | 3:33 |
| 7. | "In Sickness and Health" (Unreleased 7-inch) | 7:26 |
| 8. | "Gaya's Dream" (Unreleased 7-inch) | 6:23 |
| 9. | "Always…" (Unreleased 7-inch) | 2:30 |
| 10. | "Second Sunrise" (An Imaginary Symphony demo) | 6:48 |
| 11. | "Six Dead, Three To Go" (An Imaginary Symphony demo) | 4:04 |
| 12. | "Downfall" (An Imaginary Symphony demo) | 5:21 |
| 13. | "Another Day" (An Imaginary Symphony demo) | 3:14 |
| 14. | "Share The Wisdom" (An Imaginary Symphony demo) | 4:14 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dethroned Emperor" (Celtic Frost cover) | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Subzero" (Moonlight Archer demo) | 6:21 |
| 3. | "Anthology In Black" (Moonlight Archer demo) | 3:48 |
| 4. | "Second Sunrise" (Moonlight Archer demo) | 6:50 |
| 5. | "Downfall" (Moonlight Archer demo) | 6:03 |
| 6. | "In Sickness and Health" (Moonlight Archer demo) | 6:45 |
| 7. | "Anthology In Black" (Live) | 3:02 |
| 8. | "Downfall" (Live) | 5:33 |
| 9. | "Subzero" (Live) | 6:44 |
| 10. | "Second Sunrise" (Live) | 7:06 |
| 11. | "Gaya's Dream" (Live) | 6:16 |
| 12. | "Stonegarden" (Live) | 4:58 |
| 13. | "Heartbeat Amplifier" (Live) | 5:11 |
Production
- [demo] The 1992 Promo demo. Recorded at Popkollektief Oss, the Netherlands, Autumn 1992. Produced by the Gathering
- [3] Unreleased 7-inch EP 1991. Recorded at Beaufort Studios, the Netherlands. Produced by the Gathering and Han Swagerman Sr.
- [1] An Imaginary Symphony demo. Recorded at the rehearsal room, Oss, the Netherlands, 18 October 1990. Assisted by Johan and Ralph. Produced by the Gathering
- Dethroned Emperor written by Celtic Frost. Previously unreleased. Live recorded on 18 October 1990. Assisted by Johan and Ralph. Produced by the Gathering
- [2] Moonlight Archer demo, recorded live at the Caveman Studio, the Netherlands on 1 April 1991. Assisted by Johan. Produced by the Gathering
- [live] the Gathering live 1991–1993:
- Live 19 October 1991 @ de Zon, Bodegraven, the Netherlands
- Live 22 February 1992 @ Burgerweeshuis, Deventer, the Netherlands
- Live 30 January 1993 @ Ekke, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Live 8 April 1993 @ Pinguin Club, Tel Aviv, Israel
References
- ↑ Downfall at AllMusic
- ↑ "Downfall – The Early Years". discogs.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ↑ Downfall at AllMusic
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