Nighttime Birds, by The Gathering

Nighttime Birds

by The Gathering

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	1.	On Most Surfaces 06:54
	2.	Confusion 06:33
	3.	The May Song 03:44
	4.	The Earth Is My Witness 05:31
	5.	New Moon Different Day 06:06
	6.	Third Chance 05:25
	7.	Kevin's Telescope 03:23
	8.	Nighttime Birds 06:58
	9.	Shrink 04:01

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The landmark fourth record from THE GATHERING, their second with vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen. Once again recorded at Woodhouse Studios, this time solely with Siggi Bemm at the helm, the band put forth what is regarded as one of their finest albums, for a group who always looked to expand their musical horizons with each passing release.

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released July 13, 1997

THE GATHERING´s line-up on “Nighttime Birds”:
Anneke van Giersbergen – vocals
René Rutten – guitars
Jelmer Wiersma – guitars
Frank Boeijen – synthesizer, grand piano
Hugo Prinsen Geerligs – bass
Hans Rutten – drums

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