The Gathering - Almost A Dance

Facts The Gathering, formed in the Netherlands in 1989, started out as a death/doom band but soon evolved toward atmospheric rock and experimental music. Following their debut album Always (1992), Almost A Dance was released in 1993 on Foundation 2000 Records, produced by Tom Holkenborg (later known as Junkie XL). The album marked a departure from growled vocals and doom influences toward a more progressive rock/metal sound, with clean vocals, intricate guitar arrangements and sweeping soundscapes that laid the foundation for the band's continued development.