9c301415bf Hes always felt himself an outsider with strong potential to become marginalized. However, fear not, for behold, this album is still chock full of great ideas, just not a whole album's worth. If the band takes the same steps forward into new territory on the next album, then I have no doubt that Amorphis have more bright chapters to offer. That being said, some of their finest and prettiest melodies ever are on here. References[edit]. This is definitely one of my favourite Joutsen-era songs, which, by extension, makes it one of Amorphis' best songs period. Still, it seems obvious that Tgtgren pushed for a heavier direction, since the guitars are always at the forefront of the mix, and are given a much more demanding presence. The only good thing about is the riff between the main riff and the pre-chorus, the main which, containing only four notes, is completely unconvincing.
'Nightbird's Song' welcomes the growled vocals back into the mix with something of a melodic doomy structure with a few folk parts that sounds rather unique, but totally Amorphis in character, whereas 'Into the Abyss' is just pure melodic progressive metal and absolutely breathtaking in its delivery too (I wonder if Peter helped name this one?). "Niclas Etelvuori Interview". YouTube. I have to say - he is in truly amazing form on this album. Hell, the very opener pretty much only uses cleans on the chorus. Santeri even rips a church organ for added bombast. The problem lies in the fact that this album acts like a spoiled child: when properly reared by the rod of musical creativity, it is well-behaved, but when taken off the leash and allowed to roam wherever it wishes, it becomes terrible and desired to be ignored. Over the years, Amorphis has become my favourite band of all times.
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