The Gathering - If-then-else -2000- -eac-flac- May 2026
if_then_else
is the sixth full-length studio album by The Gathering , released on July 3, 2000, through Century Media Records. It marked a significant departure from their trip-hop-influenced previous work, moving toward a more structured, rock-oriented sound that critics have described as remarkable and forward-thinking . Tracklist & Duration
01 - The Gathering - If-Then-Else.flac(or similar track numbering)if_then_else.log(EAC rip log – verify completeness).cuefile (track listing/indexes)folder.jpgorcover.jpg.m3uplaylist (optional)
The title refers to a common conditional statement in computer programming. The band has stated that the album explores the complexity of messages and the emotional decisions people face, often represented by the binary "if-then-else" logic of modern life. The Gathering - if-then-else -2000- -EAC-FLAC-
The standard release consists of 11 tracks with a total duration of approximately 52 minutes Track Name Notable Elements Rollercoaster Features French horn and drum loops Shot to Pieces High-energy alternative track Includes violin by Jiska Ter Bals Bad Movie Scene Colorado Incident Lyrics co-written by Hans Rutten; features Hammond organ Beautiful War Orchestral elements: Oboe, Trombone, and French horn Analog Park Features Fender Rhodes electric piano Herbal Movement Includes vibraphone by René Rutten One of the band's most famous melancholic tracks Morphia's Waltz Features cello and upright piano Pathfinder Closing track with brass and string arrangements 3. Technical Specifications: EAC-FLAC The presence of "EAC-FLAC" if_then_else is the sixth full-length studio album by
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: A lossless compression format, meaning no audio data was lost during the encoding process, providing the highest possible sound quality for digital listening. Critical Reception 01 - The Gathering - If-Then-Else
“I need to find a way to think / Without the if-then-else”