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The early incarnation of the band featured a much more death and doom metal-based style than the more atmospheric rock and experimental music which they became known for over the years, having enjoyed a highly successful career globally to date. The band recorded 2 demos initially before making their studio debut with 'Always?' (1992). \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e 'Almost a Dance' was the second studio album by the band, released originally in 1993 on Foundation 2000 Records. The album was produced by Tom Holkenborg who became famous as Junkie XL. On this album, The Gathering left death growls and their death-doom influences aside, in favour of a more progressive rock\/metal sound with clean vocals, and a strong foundation for what the band would continue to evolve into, which is clearly apparent in the guitar arrangements and sublime soundscapes created.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceville","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50388480033099,"sku":"2017467","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50388480196939,"sku":"2017473","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD (2026 Pressing)","offer_id":56372343210315,"sku":"R7672-4021","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_0538bec5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726342876"},{"product_id":"always-3","title":"Always...","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased on June 9th, 1992, \u003cem\u003eAlways\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Gathering\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the rare albums in metal that turned out to be a game-changer. 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It's quite a mish-mash but I also think it's a nice bouquet so to speak of everything we had done\", comments Hans Rutten from the band.   The first half of Accessories gathers 14 tracks from the band's singles between 1995 and 2001. None of these songs are available on other albums. 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