Do you know what the Kelevala is? It's a collection of finnish folk tales compiled into poetry and also Finlands proud national epic. Amorphis was a young metal band from Finland releasing only one death metal album - this is their second album released back in 1994 and can best described as Doom metal with lots of finnish folk melodies (transcribed through metal guitars and keyboards). Sections from the Kelevala are presented here (in english form) often verbatim from the text and are growled with death grunts - but rather being imposing and harsh, these are quite atmospheric, almost whispered. Like the Kelevala itself, Tales from the Thousand lakes contains a sense of mystery and magic that you can easily get lost in. The progressive parts are highly present in the synths showing a 1970's atmosphere but the guitars are downtuned enough to impress even the hardcore death metal freaks. Amongst the Metal crowd this is considered a true classic, and while their newer stuff is much more accessible and polished, Tales remains Amorphis's best and most creative endevour.
check out the cool video for black winter day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVLCHDw9vOk
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