Anastasis
by Dead Can Dance
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. AllMusic
    Aug 29, 2012
    60
    Anastasis will more than likely please longtime fans--and to be fair that is who it seems geared to--rather than win many new ones.
  2. Uncut
    Sep 14, 2012
    60
    The 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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  3. Mojo
    Aug 29, 2012
    60
    While 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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  5. musicOMH.com
    Aug 29, 2012
    60
    Anastasis is certainly an accomplished record and one that fits well within Dead Can Dance's output, but it is a hard listen.
  6. The Guardian
    Aug 29, 2012
    60
    This album could be hypnotic--if only it plodded less and soared more.
  7. Paste Magazine
    Aug 29, 2012
    54
    Anastasis demands intense, patient listening, though it rarely rewards it.
  8. Consequence
    Aug 29, 2012
    60
    The album isn't wildly new, which could either please or possibly dismay dedicated DCD fans.
  9. NOW Magazine
    Aug 29, 2012
    40
    They're still doing that brooding medieval ambient pop thing, but with less drama and inventiveness.
  10. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Aug 29, 2012
    60
    "Anastasis" is the Greek word for "resurrection", but stasis is closer to the truth.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. limonac
    Sep 3, 2012
    10
    Simply and exquisitely divine. This work shows that both Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard have grown musically during their solo periods. ISimply and exquisitely divine. This work shows that both Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard have grown musically during their solo periods. I couldn't be happier that they are reunited, and this album was worth the wait! If you have ever enjoyed a Dead Can Dance song in the past, you will definitely enjoy this album!… Full Review »
  2. nikos3194
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    It’s erudite, portentous in its introspection, and finds a band whose back catalogue is a thing of wonder. Simply an amazing work.
  3. lahkaahau
    Nov 12, 2018
    10
    Anastasis is a wonderful art work. It makes you feel the different dimensions we live on, specially if you eat magic mushrooms before. ThisAnastasis is a wonderful art work. It makes you feel the different dimensions we live on, specially if you eat magic mushrooms before. This album made me dig into DCD music, and since then music had a new concept for me.… Full Review »
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