The Gathering "Always..."

Always is the debut studio album of the Dutch band The Gathering. The record was initially released on June 9, 1992 in Europe by Foundation 2000 and in North America by Pavement Music. In 1994, a first remixed version of the album was released by Foundation 2000. In 1999, a second remixed version was released by Psychonaut Records. The Mexican edition was released by Scarecrow Records.

All lyrics written by Bart Smits; all music composed by The Gathering.

1. "The Mirror Waters" 7:10
2. "Subzero" 6:53

3. "In Sickness and Health" 7:00

4. "King for a Day" 6:33

5. "Second Sunrise" 6:43

6. "Stonegarden" 4:53

7. "Always…" 2:40

8. "Gaya's Dream" 6:04

Mexican Edition bonus tracks

1. "In Sickness and Health" (Demo) 7:26

2. "Gaya's Dream" (Demo) 6:23

3. "Always…" (Demo) 2:30

The Mexican version features three additional tracks from the compilation album Downfall - The Early Years.

All music by The Gathering.

Recording information:

Recorded and mixed from February 28th to March 7th, 1992 at the Beaufort Studios in Bovenkarspel, Holland, Netherlands.

Co-produced and co-mixed by The Gathering. 

"Recorded on a 16 track analog recorder and mixed, not automated (no computer was used during this recording), back on a 2 track analog tape recorder."