Amorphis - Eclipse (2006)

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Artist : Amorphis
Country : Finland
Release : Eclipse
Year : 2006
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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In January 1991, Amorphis spent two days in Timo Tolkki’s (Stratovarius) TTT Studio to record their first, and only, demo. While not satisfying the critical tastes of the band members themselves, the three-track Disment of Soul caught the attention of Relapse Records, and the American label was quick to sign the young band. In May 1991, Amorphis was already back at TTT to record six songs. Only two of these were picked for the first 7? single, but the full session was two years later released on the EP Privilege of Evil. Frequent club gigs won the group a devoted fan base even before they entered Stockholm’s famed Sunlight Studio in May 1992 to record their first full-length album. The Karelian Isthmus was released in 1993 and, like the four following albums, distributed in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records. Albeit rightfully overshadowed by Amorphis’ later work, the assertive debut showcased many of the elements that would soon become the band’s trademarks. Majestic, doom-laden riffs combined with concise, folk-influenced guitar leads and atmospheric keyboard passages set this work apart from many of its contemporaries and offered a glimpse of future greatness. In recent years, songs from the debut album have made a comeback in Amorphis’ live set, seamlessly blending with the band’s later work and proving they have indeed stood the test of time.