A Natural Disaster

A Natural Disaster is the seventh album by the British rock band Anathema. It was released on 3 November 2003 in the United Kingdom and on 24 February 2004 in the United States through Music for Nations.

Background

This is the first album to feature the band's original bassist Jamie Cavanagh, brother of band members Vincent and Daniel, who left in 1991, prior to any release, and returned in 2001.

Personnel

Band members

• Vincent Cavanagh – vocals, guitars, vocoder
• John Douglas – drums
• Les Smith – keyboards, programming
• Jamie Cavanagh – bass, programming
• Danny Cavanagh – guitars, keyboards, vocals on "Are You There?" and "Electricity"

Guest musicians

• Anna Livingstone – additional vocals on "Are You There?"
• Lee Douglas – vocals on "A Natural Disaster"

Production

• Travis Smith – artwork
• Les Smith – engineering
• Dan Turner – producer, engineering
• Nick Griffiths – engineering assistant