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Studio Album, released in 2009. Australia.


Tot op heden enige album van deze neoprog formatie uit Australie.



Australian band ANUBIS was formed in 2004, and the specific aim of the band was to create a concept album. While the plan initially was to honour a dear, departed friend by writing the album in his honour, they have chosen to make this person a more anonymous inspiration as the work progressed. Anubis describe the final result as pure fiction, while the protagonist became anonymous to represent the fact he wasn"t actually anyone at all. The final result of this process was finalized in 2009 as the album "230503", and was made available in digital and physical formats towards the end of autumn the same year. 


Although given all the stereotypes that come to mind with the baggage of (1) being Australian and (2) naming yourself after an Egyptian God, this album takes you entirely by surprise.

No, there"s no "Whole Lot of Rosie"  here- just a whole lot of Mellotron. And let me tell you, that"s a good thing.

In places it is redolent of the classic Progressive Rock we (mostly) all know and love, but in places throws up some of the more fashionable newies like Radiohead and Mars Volta and even (well not fashionable, but welcome nonetheless) Marillion.

The record sounds quite different to a lot of the Neo-Prog bands around. Can"t quite put my finger on why, and indeed, it"s not a critiscism. The music is moody and thats appropriate given the dark subject matter. Parts of it, actually make me draw heavy parallels to OK Computer by Radiohead, and that may be the tone in some of the lead vocals, which are very strong throughout, and the harmonies, particularly on "Leaving here Tonight" are excellent.





Songs / Tracks Listing

1. The Deepest Wound (4:16)
2. Leaving Here Tonight (4:42)
3. Breaking Water (4:13)
4. Waterfall (5:25)
5. Anonymity (5:01)
6. The Bond of Mutual Distrust (9:36)
7. The Doctor (3:36)
8. Flying/Falling (2:54)
9. The Collapse (12:09)
10. Disinfected and Abused (17:37)

Total time 69:29



Line-up / Musicians

- Robert James Moulding / vocals, percussion, bass
- David Eaton / keyboards, vocals, guitars
- Douglas Skene / guitars, vocals
- Nick Antoinette / bass, vocals
- Steven Eaton / drums, vocals