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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