I've already reviewed a magnificent album from Amorphis, but that album is ancient now - a masterpiece, but not what the band represents today. This is what I consider the third stage of Amorphis in which the band aquired their thrid vocalist. Stylistically there's not too drastic of a change between their previous album, Far From the Sun, but although that was a decent (if somewhat bland) album Eclipse is totally destroys it with it's classic songs. I'm not going to deny these songs aren't very accessable but they are just so good. Tomi (new vocalist) really breathes fresh life into a band that was seen at the time to be going by the wayside. Musically this is heavy rock - sure it's heavy metal, but Amorphis jams are obviously influenced by classic sabbath and 70's prog bands. But the sound is melodic with good synths (not overdone this time around) and a really inspired attitude. Although death growling is present (and at time seem out of place) they are merely an example of the many surprises that this album gives you. Tight smooth, well written songs is what you'll get with eclipse - this is one of Amorphis's best.
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