This album should actually be entitled Against All Odds, or at least one song should be named like this. Regardless of all the bad comments, personal and commercial adversities ANATHEMA are still there; they are still here, We’re Here Because We’re Here, so to say and deliver finally again a hauntingly beautiful album.
The Liverpool-based guys developed over the years, not drastically, but considerably noticeable. They consequently continue the path they once took with A Fine Day To Exit. Since I had the feeling that ANATHEMA are still in a process of a metamorphosis on their last regular record A Natural Disaster, they have seemingly arrived their destination. With We’re Here Because We’re Here they thoroughly deliver a homogeneous and harmonious album. There is no search, no inner conflict to sense out anymore. ANATHEMA emancipated on the Alternative/Independent sector and can now self-confidently soar up to reach new heights.
Every song on this wonderful album is an emotional gem, sometimes a little bit more rocking, and sometimes much quiet with certain sadness. To point a few songs is almost impossible; you have to listen to this album in a whole.
What remains are the so typical Floyd-esque guitar lines and the melancholy ANATHEMA is known for. What stands out is the fact that Lee Douglas gets much more room for her voice. She supports Vincent Cavanagh on almost every song, creating a wonderful and dreamy mélange of singing. Second, a lot of strings and piano get used what gives an unobtrusive symphonic touch to the music.
ANATHEMA have found themselves and give us a mesmerizing piece of music that grows. More and more. With every new run. We’re Here Because We’re Here will leave your soul addicted!