U.K.'s ANATHEMA will release its 8th studio album, "We're Here Because We're Here", on May 31 via Kscope Records.
"'We're Here Because We're Here' is ANATHEMA's most expansive album to date and by the far best thing we've ever done," comments ANATHEMA's Danny Cavanagh. "Not only have we improved as writers, but because we took our time, we had the opportunity to select the very best material and concentrate on it. We gave the songs the chance to breathe and come alive by themselves and it's ended up being magical - every song is as good as the rest of them. This album features the best performances by the band ever; Vincent's (Cavanagh) greatest vocals and John's (Douglas, drums) and my best writing."
ANATHEMA's Vincent Cavanagh goes further in explaining the origins of the album's enigmatic title: "The title 'We're Here Because We're Here' is inspired by a song that was first heard across the Allied trenches of World War One. Sung to the tune of 'Auld Lang Syne', the song served as a defiant rallying-call keeping up the morale of those who had to endure the incessant carnage and almost unimaginable horror. The spirit behind those words, and the deep questions they raised immediately struck all of us. Therefore we have appropriated these words to reflect the spirit and bond that all six members of the group have with each other. We have shared some incredible experiences, on all levels, and the fact that we have emerged stronger, more determined, and confident in our common vision is a testament to our resilience, both as individuals and collectively."
Danny continues: "The bond is deeper than the music and you might say the direction of music is a product of our connection to each other; a real family in every sense of the word."
"We're Here Because We're Here" track listing:
01. "Thin Air"
02. "Summernight Horizon"
03. "Dreaming Light"
04. "Everything"
05. "Angels Walk Among Us"
06. "Presence"
07. "A Simple Mistake"
08. "Get Off, Get Out"
09. "Universal"
10. "Hindsight"
Source: BlabberMouth.Net
