Autumn - Atrophy

#ethereal #gothicrock #90s US | 1996 THE HATING TREE is the debut full-length release by Autumn and a definitive pillar of the mid-90s American scene. While containing atmospheric textures, the album is a core Gothic Rock record, driven by prominent, melodic bass lines and the haunting, emotive vocal delivery of Julie Plante. Formed in Minneapolis in 1994, the project was built around the core trio of Julie Plante (vocals), Jeff Leyda (bass), and Neil McKay (guitars). Their music perfectly bridged the gap between the driving energy of traditional Gothic Rock and the more expansive, reverb-drenched soundscapes of the era. "Atrophy" stands as one of the most representative tracks of this period, recorded during the original sessions for The Hating Tree and released in 1996 via Tess Records. The album was co-produced by William Faith (Faith and the Muse), ensuring a high-fidelity capture of their dense, multi-layered arrangements.