- Product Code: 27361 44171 | NB 4417-1
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€ 39.90
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After the release of the very good "Far From The Sun" in 2003, AMORPHIS faced the very difficult task of finding the proper replacement for Pasi Koskinen behind the microphone. Koskinen had already linked his voice with the band's second era after the prime Doom/Death Metal releases through the early 90s. This era was quite successful for the Finnish sextet and was characterized by albums like "Elegy", "Tuonela" and "Far From The Sun" that had distinct Gothic Metal additions. After many auditions, the band chose Tomi Joutsen as the new singer, who made his debut album appearance two years before, in "Eclipse". Although the album was pretty good, it raised some complaints, saying that Amorphis have chosen a more commercial sound and drifted further from their past works. "Silent Waters" clear away all the clouds of doubt that were gathered around Tomi Joutsen voice and performance in "Eclipse". The band had to search inside and bring some sounds from the old days for the new album.
The lyrics are English translations of Finnish poems written by poet Pekka Kainulainen, who wrote them based on the character of Lemminkäinen in the Kalevala.
Amorphis has gone through many changes and have progressed into a friendly territory on "Silent Waters". The songs here are accessible and very melodic, even when compared to albums like "Elegy" and "Tales From The Thousand Lakes". The band still has a distinctly Folk flavour, but doesn't have nearly as many Death Metal-influenced passages as they had in the past. The result is an album that is crystal clear, addictive and heart-warming.
Once again, Amorphis are over the top creative. The two sides of the band, light and dark, fusion perfectly on this melancholic and intense output! "Silent Waters" is one of Amorphis' stronger efforts, and it's recommended to any and all Metal fans!!
In February 2008, the record was certified gold in Finland, having sold over 15,000 units.
Nuclear Blast Records, 2007/2018 (27361 44171 | NB 4417-1). Made in Germany. 45 RPM.
Tracklist:
Side a
1. Weaving The Incantation 4:57
2. A Servant 3:55
3. Silent Waters 4:50
Side b
1. Towards And Against 4:59
2. I Of Crimson Blood 5:05
Running time: 23:46 min.
Side c
1. Her Alone 6:02
2. Enigma 3:35
3. Shaman 4:56
Side d
1. The White Swan 4:50
2. Black River 3:49
3. Sign 4:34
Running time: 27:46 min.
Total playing time: 51:32 min.
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Relapse Records, 1994/2023 (RR7414 | LP4984R / RR49841). Made in Czech for the USA.
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