Seldom a band masters their desired sound with such precision, but Anathema have shown mastery throughout all their evolution from Doom Death pioneers two decades ago, to the beautiful melancholic and uplifting rock they deliver these days.  

Far from the troubled genius of their earlier years, it seems that all the pieces of the jigsaw have finally fallen into place.  Increased use of the female voice, courtesy of Ms. Lee Douglas enhanced the mood further, keeping the band a Cavanagh-Douglas collaboration.

As a fan of the band from the very early days, I love them more with each release.  I hope they continue experimenting for a very long time to come.