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After forcing their eclectic but often scattered sonic experiments to extremes of self-indulgence on albums like Tuonela and Am Universum (both of which still offered the odd great song, mind you), Finnish heavy metal godfathers Amorphis found their way back to songwriting consistency and economy on 2004's acclaimed Far from the Sun. A surprisingly focused amalgam of past and present, that album marked a measured return to Amorphis' heavy metal roots after years of apparent disownment, and set the stage for yet another compelling LP in 2006's even more unapologetically metallic Eclipse. Not that either one of the records could be called a death metal slugfest, nor a complete abandonment of those not-always-stellar but still necessary forays into other progressive musical realms, but rather mature and well-balanced statements, acknowledging the style that made the band famous in the first place. New songs such as "Two Moons," "House of Sleep," and "Born from Fire" offer driving heavy rock, frequently embellished with atmospheric piano passages, psychedelic organs, and, yes, those alluring folksy melodies that first distinguished Amorphis from the extreme metal pack. New vocalist Tomi Joutsen's expansive range of clean and dirty singing capably replaces those of longtime frontman Pasi Koskinen, whose unexpected departure coincidentally made way for rhythm guitarist and original vocalist Tomi Koivusaari to reactivate his cookie monster growl for occasional use here. As well as making for even cooler emotional contrasts within retroactive standouts like "Leaves Scar," "The Smoke," and the return to Finnish legend, "Perkele (The God of Fire)," this obviously answers the long hoped for, yet never actually expected, wishes of Amorphis' metal-minded older fans. And since even the listeners who actually enjoyed the band's more recent diversions are catered to here by mellower numbers such as "Under a Soil and Black Stone" and "Same Flesh," it's fair to assume that Eclipse contains the broadest appeal of any Amorphis LP yet. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia
Recording information: Sonic Pump Studios, Helsinki, Finland.
Photographer: Ville Juurikkala.
Personnel: Esa Holopainen, Tomi Koivusaari (guitar); Santeri Kallio (keyboards); Jan Rechberger (drums).
Audio Mixer: Mikko Karmila.
Amorphis Eclipse Songs | 1. | Two Moons |
| 2. | House of Sleep |
| 3. | Leaves Scar |
| 4. | Born from Fire |
| 5. | Under a Soul and Black Stone |
| 6. | Perkele (The God of Fire) |
| 7. | Smoke, The |
| 8. | Same Flesh |
| 9. | Brother Moon |
| 10. | Empty Opening |
| 11. | Stone Woman |
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Eclipse Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)  Amorphis is back
Amorphis with Elegy made their greatest album, but when they released "tuonela", "am universum" and "far from the sun", Amorphis lost that spirit that made their music unique and special, however, "Eclipse" regain that old feeling that Amorphis was able to awake in us, with amazing folk melodies, strong riffs,deep atmospheric sounds, and powerfull voices, this album bring us back to the best years of this great finnish band.
A 100% "must-listen to" Album. Good for Amorphis, great for Amorphis Fans...
Submitted by Aramerethion (Chile)
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This is the best Amorphis CD since Elegy. The new singer is awesome. Starts to drag a bit towards the end, but still a great CD.
Submitted by piranha (Up North, USA) 
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This is a grand album from Amorphis - their seventh album. I MUCH prefer "Melodic Death Metal" Amorphis, than "Melodic Rock/Metal" Amorphis. The guys have returned to true form here with astounding new songs. There are softer clean singing songs such as House Of Sleep and Born From Fire. I love the pianos in these songs. Perkele is the heaviest songs with lots of death vocals for the verses and clean for the chorus. It's a very dissonant moody song.
Leaves Scar is my favourite and reminds me of "Black Winter Day" (from their second album). It's quite a slow song, beautiful melody, and long drawn out death vocals. The Smoke and Brother Moon mostly have clean singing but have death vocals here and there that fit in perfectly. Under a Soil starts off slow and moody but then progresses into a fast solo.
This is an excellent beautful Melodic Death metal CD. It shows Amorphis' continuing progressive to create a unique sondscape. It's not your average metal album: it's extremely emotive and atmospheric. Words cannot really describe how grand it is. Buy it!
Submitted by 123 (England)
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An awesome new album from Amorphis. This album cannot be catergorized as simply "melodic death metal" - there's too much progression, death metal vocals, clean singing and an intricate soundscape. Songs range from slow and quiet - Under a soil - to very heavy - Perkele (the god of fire). A really good metal album from Finland's finest!
Submitted by Hello (England)
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I agree with the guy in Chile, this is far & away the best Amorphis album to date & full of brooding & musically expansive sounds & lyrics. In short, there is nary a weak cut on this cerebral masterpiece though my personal fave is "Under a Soil & Black Stone"(if only for its' disturbingly dark & bleak atmosphere & theme). Mixing a bit of the old with a bit of the new and infusing a most healthy dose of professionalism, commitment to excellence & attention to detail, Amorphis has created perhaps THE defining moment in their career. If the last album fell a bit flat for you, this will most assuredly put it right.
Submitted by The Trooper (Marysville, WA)
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