--- product_id: 4774655 title: "Cities" brand: "anberlin" price: "€ 19.25" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4774655-cities store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Cities **Brand:** anberlin **Price:** € 19.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cities by anberlin - **How much does it cost?** € 19.25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4774655-cities) ## Best For - anberlin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted anberlin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product description NEW Combo BLUWAVS CD and FLAC FILE .com Unlike most emo bands that merely offer a laundry list of personal hardships over the sound of loud guitars, the members of Anberlin know that they can seek salvation in a higher power, so the songs on Cities aren't so much about self-pity as self-preservation. It's a refreshing twist on the formula, especially when paired with the industrial-strength hooks the spiritual Florida band knocks out on tracks like "Dismantle. Repair." and "Godspeed." On the latter, the group's frontman Stephen Christian lashes out against the bad habits of his secular counterparts: "Tell them who you were, who you really were/Kill yourself slowly over time, fashion statement suicide." --Aidin Vaziri ## Images ![Cities - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yoHjkU4nL.jpg) ![Cities - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vToaEhbvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece. *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2010* Few times have I ever come across an album and been able to call it amazing. In fact, most music being put out today - at least in my opinion - is all too often the work of artists (if you could call them that) with little to no talent. There are seemingly endless crowds who want nothing more than to hear more songs from overproduced pop princesses, sex-crazed rappers, or the post-grunge parade still riding the coat tails of the "Creed" sound... but for those willing to break free from said crowd and listen to a work of what could only be called art, look no further. The opening intro slowly pulls you into the theme of the album, as a quiet but intense urgency launches you headlong into the first song, "Godspeed." Frantic guitars give way to a sheer wall of anthemic sound, perfectly driving home the deep and desperate lyrics. Following is "Adelaide," a decidedly more upbeat, punkish style of song - classic Anberlin. There is not a single bad song on this album. From harder tracks like the heavy and fast-paced "A Whisper And A Clamor" and hard-hitting "Hello Alone" to delicate but heartrending ballads like the intelligently layered "The Unwinding Cable Car" and sensitive and romantic "Inevitable," this album is groundbreaking musically, and offers little less than lyrical genius. In fact, the almagamation is the closest thing to perfection I have ever seen on an album - the instrumentation, vocal delivery, and lyrical musings fit together unquestionably, and - along with the loose but evident context of a concept album - makes listening to this CD in its entirety more than just enjoyable... it's an experience. Of course, I would be remiss not to mention the two songs that are, essentially, Anberlin's greatest. The penultimate number, "Dismantle. Repair." is masterfully performed. Wistful in tone and melancholy in message, the song glides softly through the speakers, taking its time as it suddenly breaks forth into its melodic and utterly unforgettable chorus that can only be described as pure catharsis. As the last chord fades out, we are treated to a song that is so astounding, it can barely be described, and I would encourage you not to bother reading anymore and simply click the "Add To Cart" icon immediately. "(*fin)" is, in a word, epic. Jaw-droppingly so. Opening with a chill-inducing acoustic guitar, "fin" is more than a song, it is a story - a heartbreaking and breathtaking tale that slowly but powerfully builds into a musical maelstrom, complete with wailing guitars and a haunting children's choir. I literally couldn't explain it anymore; it truly has to be heard to be believed. Anberlin has proved themselves to be a great band with their previous two releases. But with Cities, the band has established themselves a musical tour-de-force. To not purchase this album would be to miss out on something amazing. This is my personal favorite album of all time, and I whole-heartedly give it my highest recommendation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Sweeping background orchestrations and varied soundscapes make for a very good listen. *by T***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2013* I was new to Anberlin when I picked up "Vital" and that album got under my skin. I had to try some of their back catalog. "Cities" is my next venture into the adventure known as Anberlin."Cities" is a decent alternative rock effort, combining a thoughtful approach in how they lay out their tracks to keep the listener engaged with purposeful building tension and bursts of energy. Those high energy bursts permeate throughout the album with lead vocalist Stephen Christian doing a good job of placing urgency within his vocals while keeping them smooth. I also like how they will give you different sounds throughout (the buzzy synth on "There Is No Mathematics To Love And Loss" follows from the previous mellow and thoughtful "The Unwinding Cable Car" which was preceded by the punkish "A Whisper & A Clamor"); organizing an album's tracks to smartly balance out and provide diversity to the songs instead of running similar songs into each other is not something that a lot of bands have learned or managed.It also again doesn't hurt them in the least to have the excellent Aaron Sprinkle and his talented ear producing them. There's certainly not a song on the album that I dislike but I admit to having some trouble picking my favorites from this disc (maybe the romantic "Inevitable"?). It's all very enjoyable though no song quite blows me away. Again, "Vital" spoiled me in this way. Still, I'll be checking out more of their albums. This is a good band. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good *by K***I on Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021* This is a very good listen. All of the songs flow very well together. I really enjoyed listening to all the different ideas that flowed from this album. It would have to be my favorite Anberlin album up to this point. I need to listen to it a bunch more before it would make it into my all time favorites. Its close though.5 star - Favorite Album****4 star - Good Album****3 star - Average Album2 star - Needs work1 star - Not a fan --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4774655-cities](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4774655-cities) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*