@capslock guy, you're not a criminal, you were banned for posting mysoginy. If you think that is something you should celebrate, I feel like we might end up in the same situation, just permanent.
@Liafev don't see the problem in that. You either take a laugh or "follow" a idiot, really. Not like narcissitic assholes like him don't deserve the bad they go after.
Guys, the song Low Man's Lyrics is so beautiful. Not greatest song but very great song both lyrics n music. I nearly cry when I listened to it n repeated. So beautiful song made by Metallica.
Disc I 01. Under The Red Cloud 02. The Four Wise Ones 03. Bad Blood 04. The Skull 05. Death Of A King 06. Sacrifice 07. Dark Path 08. Enemy At The Gates 09. Tree Of Ages 10. White Night [feat. Aleah Stanbridge] 11. Come The Spring [Digipak & 2LP bonus] 12. Winter's Sleep [Digipak & 2LP bonus] 13. The Wind [Japanese bonus]
Disc II[limited tour edition bonus][An Evening With Friends At Huvila] 01. Enigma [live] 02. Far From The Sun [live] 03. Silent Waters [live] 04. My Kantele [live] 05. Silver Bride [live] 06. Sampo [live] 07. Alone [live] 08. The Wanderer [live] 09. Her Alone [feat. Anneke van Giersbergen][live]
Amorphis is one of the sure values coming out of Finland. Everybody knows (or should know) their early history as a melodic death band. 1994's Tales From The Thousand Lakes remains to this day a classic album. These musicians have been together over 10 years with their current lineup. Emblematic singer Tomi Joutsen was the last piece of the puzzle that led them to a trailblazing second career that started in 2005 with the release of Eclipse. Let's fast forward to 2015. Under The Red Cloud, with that eye-catching psychedelic artwork, is their 12th studio release expected September 4th through Nuclear Blast.
Just been working through the 'making of' videos- cannot wait for 4th September! New Amorphis, Riverside and Iron Maiden albums on the same day will be immense
Well, this was a pleasant surprise. Best album since Silent Waters, at least. It feels like they suddenly became 10 years younger (again, since they already did that with Eclipse).
Incredible¡¡¡ It is a masterpiece from start to finish. Truth has left me impressed, I only found a little loose the song "Sacrifice" the rest of the album is spectacular
And here we go, our first 1 rating! Surprise surprise, from someone who just gave 10 to the new Iron Maiden album.
Anyway, this was a pleasant surprise! Somewhat heavier than the latest albums, but with the same catchy melodies, and a proggier sound at moments. I was wondering what direction they could take after so many great albums in a row, and here's the perfect answer!
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Taste the DARK...
... and you'll live FOREVER!
Oh My Perkele! To my ears this IS best Amorphis album since Tales. I only have one question: Can Amorphis after Under The Red Cloud make a even better album?
Not quite as good as Circle. It's more varied and "interesting", but it doesn't quite hit the spot in the same way. Still one of their best.
I wouldn't say this blows Circle out of the water, but definitely comes more on it's own. I have more to say, but I'll leave that until a couple of weeks
Oh man, "The Skull" is immense. Overall, it's another fine album, as if I ever doubted it would be, that delivers everything I love about modern Amorphis whilst still sounding at least somewhat fresh. But it still needs time for me to get used to, and I think it misses abit of the instant memorability of Circle. Also, the main melodies of the title track and Bad Blood are a little close for my taste (I remember hearing the intro bit of Bad Blood and the main line from UARC in trailers and assuming they were the same song). Still, very much looking forward to getting to know it better, Amorphis really are amazing - consistently pumping out standardly-structured songs in the same style and it never gets old
Edit: really coming to love "Tree Of Ages" and "White Skull" too
Moderators should review these profiles !!!! As the user says "Dima" voted by the Under-rated Red Cloud 1; and if you come to see only voted in 2015 by giving them Iron Maiden ... 10 ... ummmmmm moderators should block these profiles, this site is very serious
They will, whenever they have some spare time. This is a "serious" site but the user ratings really are not, even though we want to cut out the stupid extremes
2 or 3 voters isn't going to dent the overall score in a few more days when more people get their votes in and it goes into the 100s.
My opinion on this album: I thought it was a bit saccharine and predictable, but of high-ish quality. Just not my thing any more (give me The Karelian Christmas or Tales From the Thousand Cakes). I'd rather spin the new Soilwork.
Overall, it's another fine album, as if I ever doubted it would be, that delivers everything I love about modern Amorphis whilst still sounding at least somewhat fresh. But it still needs time for me to get used to, and I think it misses abit of the instant memorability of Circle.
First your comment on Riverside's latest and now this...you can stop using that telepathy machine now.
My opinion on this album: I thought it was a bit saccharine and predictable, but of high-ish quality.
To be honest, I think that's a fair enough assessment of the band as it is now - the songs are rarely departures from the standard verse/chorus/bridge format and are largely driven by immediate and loud lead guitar melodies, so it's hardly the deepest music. It's just a specific sound that pretty much only they have, which I really enjoy, and which they're so adept at delivering now that they can consistently churn out songs in said style that appeal to people that the sound works for. I think it's just a case of if you like the sound or not, there's not enough complexity or esotericism to allow people to claim "you just don't understand it" to anyone with any experience of heavy music (though some cockwombles on social media probably do anyway).
Written by Guest on 05.09.2015 at 20:56
Just not my thing any more (give me The Karelian Christmas or Tales From the Thousand Cakes)
Yeah those two are great, plus Privilege of Easter and Black Winter Lay too
MY GOD what a stunning album. I got goosebumps during the very first song, it's such a powerful start of the album.
I loved Circle, which was a bit rougher than the equally great The Beginning of Times. I thought it would be very hard to top both of them. When I heard that Amorphis got inspired by their latest "Tales From a Thousand Lakes" tour I couldn't be happier and hopes were high to get more growling awesomeness mixed with beautiful clean melodies.