Amorphis experienced some drastic changes a few years ago. Their old vocalist, Pasi Koskinen, was replaced by the new one. The big question was whether the new guy could go a good job and maintain the bands voice and identity. Well, Tomi Joutsen really did do a fantastic job. Probably an even ... Read review
Advantages: Amazing Vocals Disadvantages: cant really think of any
Amorphis experienced some drastic changes a few years ago. Their old vocalist, Pasi Koskinen, was replaced by the new one. The big question was whether the new guy could go a good job and maintain the bands voice and identity. Well, Tomi Joutsen really did do a fantastic job. Probably an even better vocalist than Pasi Koskinen.
Tomi brings in the strength needed to match the powerful music. He has a very diverse vocal style with great ... ...clean and growling vocals really sits well with the music. The blending of different styles of vocals in songs like THE SMOKE makes one wonder how Tomi can handle such drastic changes with his voice.
The music in the album is melodic and is the trademark Amorphis style. There are good riffs. HOUSE OF SLEEP has a great opening riff. THE SMOKE starts with a cool melody with acoustic guitars and a piano. Probably the best song on the ... more
Amorphis experienced some drastic changes a few years ago. Their old vocalist, Pasi Koskinen, was replaced by the new one. The big question was whether the new guy could go a good job and maintain the bands voice and identity. Well, Tomi Joutsen really did do a fantastic job. Probably an even better vocalist than Pasi Koskinen.
Tomi brings in the strength needed to match the powerful music. He has a very diverse vocal style with great clean as well as growling vocals. The mixture of the clean and growling vocals really sits well with the music. The blending of different styles of vocals in songs like THE SMOKE makes one wonder how Tomi can handle such drastic changes with his voice.
The music in the album is melodic and is the trademark Amorphis style. There are good riffs. HOUSE OF SLEEP has a great opening riff. THE SMOKE starts with a cool melody with acoustic guitars and a piano. Probably the best song on the record.
The album is great. Great vocals, great guitar work.Its a pleasant listen. If you're an Amorphis fan you wont be disappointed. If you're not then try this album. I cant see how it would disappoint a music lover.
