Souvenirs

The Gathering is a Dutch alternative rock band that was founded in 1989 by brothers Hans and René Rutten and vocalist Bart Smits. The band's early style was more death and doom metal-based, but they later transitioned to a more atmospheric rock and experimental music sound.

The band's seventh studio album, Souvenirs, was originally released on 24 February 2003 through their own independent label, Psychonaut Records. It marked their first album since parting ways with Century Media. The album was recorded at E-Sound, Loud, and A1 studios during 2002 and 2003 under the guidance of producer Zlaya Hadzich.

Souvenirs features Anneke van Giersbergen on vocals and includes a guest appearance from Kristoffer Rygg of Ulver. The band embraced more of their gloomy trip-hop, electronic, and jazz influences, defining the results as 'trip-rock' while still showcasing Anneke van Giersbergen's sublime vocals. Kristoffer Rygg contributed lyrics and vocals to the track "A Life All Mine."