1. | Adyta "The Neverending Embrace" | 01:27 | Show lyrics |
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2. | Sensorium | 04:48 | Show lyrics |
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3. | Cry for the Moon "The Embrace That Smothers - Part IV" | 06:44 | Show lyrics |
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4. | Feint | 04:19 | Show lyrics |
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5. | Illusive Consensus | 05:00 | Show lyrics |
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6. | Façade of Reality "The Embrace That Smothers - Part V" | 08:12 | Show lyrics |
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7. | Run for a Fall | 06:32 | Show lyrics |
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8. | Seif al Din "The Embrace That Smothers - Part VI" | 05:47 | Show lyrics |
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9. | The Phantom Agony | 08:59 | Show lyrics |
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Band members | |
Simone Simons | Vocals, Songwriting (tracks 2-7), Lyrics (tracks 1, 5) |
Mark Jansen | Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (harsh), Songwriting, Lyrics (tracks 2-4, 6-9) |
Ad Sluijter | Guitars (lead), Songwriting (tracks 2-9) |
Yves Huts | Bass, Songwriting (track 9) |
Coen Janssen | Keyboards, Songwriting (tracks 2, 4, 5, 7) |
Jeroen Simons | Drums |
Guest/Session | |
Thomas Glöckner | Violin |
Andreas Pfaff | Violin |
Tobias Rempe | Violin |
Marie-Theres Stumpf | Viola |
David Schlage | Viola |
Jörn Kellermann | Cello |
Cordula Rohde | Cello |
André Neygenfind | Contrabass |
Melvin Edmondsen | Vocals (bass) |
Previn Moore | Vocals (tenor) |
Bridget Fogle | Vocals (alto) |
Cinzia Rizzo | Vocals (alto) |
Annie Goebel | Vocals (soprano) |
Amanda Somerville | Vocals (soprano) |
Olaf Reitmeier | Guitars (acoustic) |
Annette Berryman | Flute |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Ellen Rosenstein | Lyrics translation (Latin) |
Gjalt Lucassen | Lyrics translation (Latin) |
Jaap Toorenaar | Lyrics translation (Latin) |
Wim Tromp Meesters | Lyrics translation (Latin) |
Sascha Paeth | Producer, Engineering, Mixing |
Carsten Drescher | Cover art, Artwork |
Coen Janssen | Arrangements (choir, orchestral) |
Robert Hunecke-Rizzo | Arrangements (orchestral) |
Mark Jansen | Arrangements (orchestral) |
Hans van Vuuren | Executive producer |
Peter van 't Riet | Mastering |
Annie Goebel | Additional editing, Additional engineering |
Olaf Reitmeier | Engineering, Additional editing |
Angelique van Woerkom | Photography |
Simone Simons | Vocals, Songwriting (tracks 2-7), Lyrics (tracks 1, 5) |
Mark Jansen | Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (harsh), Songwriting, Lyrics (tracks 2-4, 6-9) |
Ad Sluijter | Guitars (lead), Songwriting (tracks 2-9) |
Yves Huts | Bass, Songwriting (track 9) |
Coen Janssen | Keyboards, Songwriting (tracks 2, 4, 5, 7) |
Jeroen Simons | Drums |
Thomas Glöckner | Violin |
Andreas Pfaff | Violin |
Tobias Rempe | Violin |
Marie-Theres Stumpf | Viola |
David Schlage | Viola |
Jörn Kellermann | Cello |
Cordula Rohde | Cello |
André Neygenfind | Contrabass |
Melvin Edmondsen | Vocals (bass) |
Previn Moore | Vocals (tenor) |
Bridget Fogle | Vocals (alto) |
Cinzia Rizzo | Vocals (alto) |
Annie Goebel | Vocals (soprano) |
Amanda Somerville | Vocals (soprano) |
Olaf Reitmeier | Guitars (acoustic) |
Annette Berryman | Flute |
Ellen Rosenstein | Lyrics translation (Latin) |
Gjalt Lucassen | Lyrics translation (Latin) |
Jaap Toorenaar | Lyrics translation (Latin) |
Wim Tromp Meesters | Lyrics translation (Latin) |
Sascha Paeth | Producer, Engineering, Mixing |
Carsten Drescher | Cover art, Artwork |
Coen Janssen | Arrangements (choir, orchestral) |
Robert Hunecke-Rizzo | Arrangements (orchestral) |
Mark Jansen | Arrangements (orchestral) |
Hans van Vuuren | Executive producer |
Peter van 't Riet | Mastering |
Annie Goebel | Additional editing, Additional engineering |
Olaf Reitmeier | Engineering, Additional editing |
Angelique van Woerkom | Photography |
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"The Embrace that Smothers" concept actually began on the After Forever album "Prison of Desire".
The songs of 'Cry for the Moon' and 'Illusive Consensus' are re-recordings of tracks with the same names from the 'Cry for the Moon' demo the band released while they where still called 'Sahara Dust'.
This album's lyrics are mostly based on events that happened during the writing of the album.
"Cry for the Moon" is based on the abuse of children by Catholic priests. It has been released as a single in 2004.
"Feint" was written after the murder of Pim Fortuyn.
"Façade of Reality" is based on the September 11, 2001 attacks. It features two fragments from a speech by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
"Run for a Fall" expresses Mark's frustrations towards his former band After Forever.
"Seif al Din" is about Islamic fundamentalism.
The song "Illusive Consensus" is featured in the South Korean movie "Baramui Fighter" ("Fighter in the Wind").
Videoclips made for:
-"Feint"
-"The Phantom Agony"
Recording information:
Edited at the Private Universe Studio, Wolfsburg, Germany between January & March 2003.
Recorded at the Gate Studio, Wolfsburg, Germany between January & March 2003, except the piano recorded at the Vox Klangstudio, Hamburg, Germany on February 19th 2003.
Mixed at the Pathway Studio, Wolfsburg, Germany in March & April 2003.
Mastered at Sound Factory, Soest, the Netherlands.
Identifiers:
Barcode: 8 712488 997629
Matrix / Runout (Version 1): Sony DADC A0100465374-0101 23 A0
Matrix / Runout (Version 2): Sony DADC A0100465374-0101 34 A0
Mould SID Code: IFPI 94K5
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L553
Rights Society: STEMRA
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