Anathema – The Silent Enigma (CD)

Released in 1995, *Silent Enigma* marked a pivotal turn for the Liverpool outfit, as they began shedding their early doom-metal roots in favor of something more atmospheric and emotionally expansive. The seeds of the progressive rock journey that would define their later catalog are audible here, making it essential listening for anyone tracing how one of Britain's most restless bands learned to follow their instincts wherever they led.