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Amorphis are masters of their own domain, and "Borderland" is another remarkably rousing addition to one of the most impressive catalogues in all of heavy music. Laudable behavior.
8mo
80
Borderlands is as amorphous as, well, Amorphis. Wouldn’t you know: Amorphis in another stellar triumph shocker.
8mo
70
Borderland may be front-loaded, but the overall quality is there, the highs are high, the lows aren’t too low, and most songs leave an imprint on the ear.
8mo
WELCOME TO MIDDLE-EARTH
Amorphis today?
On the one hand, they are custodians of a mythical and spiritual imagery that remains unchanged, on the other, musicians who adapt to contemporary languages โโwithout losing their distinctive style.
Could this be the "Borderland" the title suggests?
The album recounts an initiatory journey, a path that traverses human transience and the spirit world until the rediscovery of inner harmony.
It is a spiritual fresco that remains true ... read more
Pretty damn good album from a band that has been at it with this style for a few decades now. Amorphis' folky prog sound has been hit or miss with me in the past, but here, basically every song is led by some satisfying melodies and good vocal hooks by both vocalists. The use of guturals in a clean and accessible soundscape creates a really nice and unique effect.
All in all, impressive release for such a veteran band and one of my favorite album covers of the year.
Another storied group in the scene, quite a few excellent projects in a great discography.
"The Circle" begins with a pleasant albeit familiar melody, sharp lasery synths as it builds. Nice little groove, the melody still smooth. The solo passage fits the vibe, overall it's a solid track but more of the same. No real complaints it's a good start. "Bones" moves in with a bit more heaviness, I like the vibe here though. A bit theatrical, a night sojourn in the ... read more
The singles are great (track 2,3,4,7) but I do get a bit uninterested in the rest, despite them still being relatively pleasant to listen to
WELCOME TO MIDDLE-EARTH
Amorphis today?
On the one hand, they are custodians of a mythical and spiritual imagery that remains unchanged, on the other, musicians who adapt to contemporary languages โโwithout losing their distinctive style.
Could this be the "Borderland" the title suggests?
The album recounts an initiatory journey, a path that traverses human transience and the spirit world until the rediscovery of inner harmony.
It is a spiritual fresco that remains true ... read more
Very, very beautiful. Amorphis delivers again. It's a much different soundscape as compared to Halo but I do think I prefer this atmosphere more. And it has pretty stellar production to top it all off. Good shit, gentlemen.
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Track List
| 1 | The Circle 4:34 | 80 |
| 2 | Bones 4:55 | 78 |
| 3 | Dancing Shadow 4:58 | 68 |
| 4 | Fog to Fog 5:28 | 81 |
| 5 | The Strange 4:18 | 65 |
| 6 | Tempest 5:20 | 63 |
| 7 | Light and Shadow 4:18 | 66 |
| 8 | The Lantern 4:58 | 77 |
| 9 | Borderland 5:30 | 64 |
| 10 | Despair 5:20 | 79 |
Total Length: 49 minutes
