The Optimist

Anathema

The Optimist

RELEASED: June 09, 2017
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. 32.63N 117.14W Meaning 1:16 2. Leaving It Behind Meaning 4:28 3. Endless Ways Meaning 5:49 4. The Optimist Meaning 5:37 5. San Francisco Meaning 4:59 6. Springfield Meaning 5:49 7. Ghosts Meaning 4:17 8. Can’t Let Go Meaning 5:00 9. Close Your Eyes Meaning 3:38 10. Wildfires Meaning 5:39 11. Back to the Start Meaning 11:42
Historical Archive
The Optimist is the ninth studio album by the British rock band Anathema, released on June 9, 2017. The album showcases a blend of progressive rock, post-rock, and alternative rock elements, marked by emotional depth and atmospheric soundscapes. Lyrically, it explores themes of hope and resilience, reflecting a departure from the band's earlier, darker material. The Optimist is noted for its lush instrumentation, intricate arrangements, and the powerful vocal performances of Vincent Cavanagh and Lee Douglas, contributing to Anathema's continued evolution as a band.