Revisiting a Trip-Rock Landmark: The Gathering’s if_then_else Released in July 2000, if_then_else stands as a pivotal moment in the evolution of Dutch band The Gathering . Following the experimental sprawling double-album How to Measure a Planet?
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Upon its release in July 2000, if_then_else polarized some fans who were still holding onto the gothic-doom metal style of Mandylion . However, over the last two decades, history has been incredibly kind to the album. It is now recognized as a pioneering release in the post-progressive and trip-rock genres, sitting comfortably alongside masterpieces like Porcupine Tree’s Lightbulb Sun and Anathema’s Judgement .