Downfall (The Gathering album) explained
| Downfall – The Early Years |
| Type: | compilation |
| Artist: | The Gathering |
| Cover: | downfall.jpeg |
| 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 |
| Prev Title: | if then else |
| Prev Year: | 2000 |
| Next Title: | Souvenirs |
| Next Year: | 2003 |
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.[1] On 15 September 2008, an expanded version of the album was released by Vic Records.
Credits
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
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
Notes and References
- Web site: Downfall – The Early Years . discogs.com. 1 February 2014.
