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Aug 29, 2012Anastasis is a positively rapturous return for the Dionysus and Aphrodite of modern musical transcendence.
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Aug 29, 2012Anastasis' musical world isn't insular or sealed off; it's the rare album meant for longtime fans that is also accessible to new listeners.
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Q MagazineSep 7, 2012Dark subjects [apocalypse], perhaps, but surprisingly enjoyable all the same. [Oct 2012, p.97]
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Aug 29, 2012The split between Perry and Gerrard's singing parts remains distinct not only vocally, but for the different subjects each explores. That could be a stumbling block in other hands, but always seems to bring out the best where these two are concerned.
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Aug 29, 2012From the first few notes, it's clear that the duo's signature blend of worldbeat rhythms and ancient melodies with rich electronic atmospheres is still potent, if leaning toward the synthesized side of DCD's lush sound.
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Aug 29, 2012DCD's uncompromising imagination can make it hard to jump into Anastasis, which can seem like an intimidating set of daunting, complex tracks that run six minutes or longer. But that just comes with the territory as Dead Can Dance sticks to its timeless principles.
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Aug 29, 2012With this less melodramatic, late-period Dance Can Dance, the finer things are encoded in the details.
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UncutSep 14, 2012The duo's artfully woven sonic tapestry is somewhat spoiled by the po-faced new age banalities of their lyrics. [Oct 2012, p.74]
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MojoAug 29, 2012While Anastasis is typified by lengthy songs and sometimes rather ponderous beats, Gerald is in her element on Kiko. [Sep 2012, p.95]
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Aug 29, 2012The album isn't wildly new, which could either please or possibly dismay dedicated DCD fans.
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Aug 29, 2012This album could be hypnotic--if only it plodded less and soared more.
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Aug 29, 2012"Anastasis" is the Greek word for "resurrection", but stasis is closer to the truth.
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Aug 29, 2012Anastasis will more than likely please longtime fans--and to be fair that is who it seems geared to--rather than win many new ones.
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Aug 29, 2012Anastasis is certainly an accomplished record and one that fits well within Dead Can Dance's output, but it is a hard listen.
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Aug 29, 2012Anastasis demands intense, patient listening, though it rarely rewards it.
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Aug 29, 2012They're still doing that brooding medieval ambient pop thing, but with less drama and inventiveness.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 21 out of 24
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Mixed: 2 out of 24
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Negative: 1 out of 24
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Sep 3, 2012
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Jul 24, 2023It’s erudite, portentous in its introspection, and finds a band whose back catalogue is a thing of wonder. Simply an amazing work.
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Nov 12, 2018