The Gathering - The West Pole

[Meat Engine]

When I first read that Anneke would be leaving The Gathering, I was disappointed. She seemed to be a wonderful fit for the band, and I was not sure someone would fill her shoes adequately. The West Pole has convinced me otherwise. This new lady is really good. The music is probably better than ever, too. I suppose it has to be, losing the long time face of the band as they did.



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[djonni greazo]

saw them live recently (and a few years ago with anneke). they're really great even without anneke and the new gal seemed like a really cool person (yeah yeah, she's not quite on anneke's level, but she's still really really good.. and kinda cute ). good times

[Meat Engine]

We really don't get to see them in America. I think they had a showcase years ago at SXSW, this big music and art festival in Texas, but that's about it.

[djonni greazo]

a shame, really . their concert here during the Sleepy Buildings tour still ranks as one of my favourite shows ever. amazing stuff

[Bathsalt Zombie]

The new album is fucking amazing. My favourite track off of this album is Capital of Nowhere with that special guest singer. I was pretty damn worried about the band after Anneke left, but it seems like they're both doing pretty fine at the moment. There's one thing I would love to do before I die and that is to see The Gathering live.



I'm guessing Cunty got you into The Gathering, huh Fu?



They've been one of my favourite bands since I first got into them 4 years ago.

[Redd]

I thought that the West Pole was okay. If I give it more listens, I'll probably warm up to it. The new chick isn't that bad though.

[Meat Engine]

[quote name="Aaron"]The new album is fucking amazing. My favourite track off of this album is Capital of Nowhere with that special guest singer. I was pretty damn worried about the band after Anneke left, but it seems like they're both doing pretty fine at the moment. There's one thing I would love to do before I die and that is to see The Gathering live.



I'm guessing Cunty got you into The Gathering, huh Fu?



They've been one of my favourite bands since I first got into them 4 years ago.[/quote]



I have no recollection. I bought Souvenirs and that was pretty much that. Mandylion and If_Then_Else have been my favorites for some time now, but The West Pole does not disappoint.

[Meat Engine]

The more I listen, the more this album claws its way up the rankings of my favorite albums by The Gathering. It would probably have to be my favorite release of 2009, too.