Search - Amorphis :: Skyforger

What do you play it on?

marc milton-talbot | new zealand | 11/21/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Another awesome album by Amorphis in similar vein to their two previous albums.They seem to get the growling/clean vocal balance recipe just right.I noticed that track 6:My Sun bears an uncanny resemblance to a track from one of Dark Tranquillity's albums.No sweat with that though because they're another great band too.



Something I noticed which other metal fans probably know already.This album sounded quite good on a portable device [minidisc player/stereo mode]but I played it on an old Pioneer stereo system with an old Sony full size cd player and a pair of new Athena bookshelf speakers.Boy,what a transformation in sound quality!I'm now thinking that perhaps the decline in the following of metal is caused by the portable audio phenomenon where you can no longer get to appreciate the richness of sound that you only seem to get with a home stereo system when listening to metal in particular.Forgive the digression from the album review."

Amorous Amorphis

E. Johnson | Colorado | 03/19/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well, another album from the latest line-up of this Finnish band. I was hoping for something fantastic, something memorable with great hooks both musically and vocally, and for something that would be pleasurable to my ears no matter what my mood. ..I love these guys. This album, if you can call it an album..it's more a collection of things you want to listen to. Start to finish, this one creates memories, some of which we've never had from Amorphis before.



In my oppinion, the current line-up (it's changed a few times over the years) is the best it has ever been.Don't get me wrong..there are many moments in history where former singer Pasi has taken me to fantastic worlds....but i think as a whole..the band now seems to mesh better. They are all on the same plane. My only real issue with the current state of things is the lyrics have gone downhill in a major way...But hey....I'm sure they will get better...right?



The music however..is stronger than ever! Skyforger is nothing short of amazing. Give it a few listens..and it will grow on you like a giant pair of wings.



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My first Amorphis album and I will be back for more!!!

Mark Drabicki | Chicago, IL | 03/31/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Simply amazing!



The songs on the album mix melodic singing with a few strategically placed growls but do not overdo it. Most of the songs spend their time switching between folksy and gothic, or combining the two together! Hard to compare to other bands as this music is fresh and not overdone. If I was forced to compare I would say Therion is the only other band that can compare melodies and uniqueness of style.



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