Annalist

Polish band from Warsaw, active since 1991. Early demos (Over The Northland, Ad Patris) leaned toward classic progressive death metal; by the full-length Memories they shifted to a sober, atmospheric progressive rock with doom and gothic keyboard touches. Line-up on Memories: Robert Srzednicki (vocals, guitars, piano), Krzysztof Wawrzak (bass, vocals), Bartek Gołęmbnik (keyboards), Artur Szolc (drums).

Annalist, a Polish band from Warsaw formed in 1991, moved from early progressive death metal to a sober, atmospheric progressive rock on Memories. The album is praised for composition, atmosphere and instrumental interplay, especially tracks like "All Things Must Pass" and "Lunacy". The main criticism is poor mixing and recording quality. Overall a strong artistic statement with production that limits its full potential.

For:Listeners of progressive rock and doom-tinged, 70s-influenced prog; fans of atmospheric, melancholic metal and well-composed instrumental passages.