Based on the specific keywords provided, this report investigates the audio release associated with the Dutch rock band The Gathering, specifically their album if_then_else (styled as if then else), released in the year 2000, focusing on the audiophile archival standards of EAC (Exact Audio Copy) and FLAC.
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FLAC: This is a lossless audio format. Unlike MP3s, which discard data to save space, FLAC compresses the file without losing a single bit of audio quality.
Themes: It explores atmospheric textures and trip-hop influences, guided by the emotive vocals of Anneke van Giersbergen.