Album: Nighttime Birds by The Gathering (1997)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Nighttime Birds is the fourth full-length album of the Dutch Alternative rock band The Gathering, released on June 6, 1997 by Century Media Records. The album was recorded at Woodhouse Studios, Hagen, Germany between February 17 and March 15, 1997 under the guidance of producer Siggi Bemm and The Gathering.

Artist Background: The Gathering is a Dutch alternative rock band, founded in 1989 by brothers Hans and René Rutten and vocalist Bart Smits in the small city of Oss, North Brabant. The Gathering earliest releases were categorized as atmospheric death/doom metal, inspired by such underground acts like Celtic Frost and Hellhammer. The addition of vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen in 1994 marked an evolution in The Gathering's musical style, with the group acknowledging the growing influence of shoegaze, post rock,... Part of the Oss, The Netherlands music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Oss, The Netherlands music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album

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Nighttime Birds is the fourth full-length album of the Dutch Alternative rock band The Gathering, released on June 6, 1997 by Century Media Records. The album was recorded at Woodhouse Studios, Hagen, Germany between February 17 and March 15, 1997 under the guidance of producer Siggi Bemm and The Gathering.

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