┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │■ ■│ │ .-/ .-. │ │ _.-~ / ___ | ~-._ │ │ \:/ -~| / __/| .\:/ │ │ / || (:/:| \ │ │ / /\/| |:\___\| |\ \ │ │ / /:::|.::/:::/:.|:\ \ │ │ / /:::/ \\/:::/::/:::\ \ │ │ / .::\ \-~~~~-/\/:.. \ │ │ /..:::::\ /:::::..\ │ │ /::::::::- -::::::::\ │ │ \:::::-~ ~-:::::/ │ │ \:-~ ~-:/ │ │ METAL CLASSICS ARCHIVE │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ P R E S E N T S │ │ │ │ │ │ + Amorphis - Queen Of Time-(27361 41260) + │ │ │ │ │ │╔═════════════════════╗ │ │║ Release Information ║ │ │╠═════════════════════╩══════════════════════════════════════════╗ │ │║ ║ │ │║ Release Date.Jul-04-2018 Encoder......L3.98.4 -V0 --lowpas ║ │ │║ Genre........Metal Graber.......EAC ║ │ │║ Year.........2018 Khz/Bitrate..44,1/ Br ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ Ripper.......anthem Songs........12 ║ │ │║ Covers.......Yes Url... www.amorphis.net ║ │ │║ ║ │ │╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │╔═════════════════════╗ │ │║ Release Notes ║ │ │╠═════════════════════╩══════════════════════════════════════════╗ │ │║ ║ │ │║ Artist : Amorphis Rating : You Decide! ║ │ │║ Album : Queen Of Time-(27361 41260) Label : Nuclear Blast ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ ║ │ │╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣ │ │║ ║ │ │║ Description : ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ Consistency is a term that is given to many ║ │ │║ bands these days, but one which perhaps ║ │ │║ categorizes a band like Amorphis the best, as ║ │ │║ there are few other bands have delivered well ║ │ │║ constructed albums for almost three decades. You ║ │ │║ might be forgiven for thinking that following ║ │ │║ the release of their last album, the critically ║ │ │║ well received æUnder the Red CloudÆ that a band ║ │ │║ like Amorphis might have decided to rest on ║ │ │║ their laurels. Enter their upcoming 13th album ║ │ │║ æQueen of TimeÆ, in album that once again proves ║ │ │║ that the band isnÆt showing any signs of slowing ║ │ │║ down, and that they arenÆt afraid of embracing ║ │ │║ new and creative elements into their music. ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ Opening track ôThe Beeö sets a very strong ║ │ │║ precedent for the album. The opening key harmony ║ │ │║ begins with an almost Gregorian chant sounding ║ │ │║ section over the top of it that continues to ║ │ │║ build as the guitars, drums and bass are all ║ │ │║ introduced. It is a slow build, but one that ║ │ │║ works so well for such a big track and ║ │ │║ definitely creates a very vivid impression of ║ │ │║ the album as a whole right out of the gates. ║ │ │║ ôMessage in the Amberö follows next and sees a ║ │ │║ stronger prevalence of the bands folksier side, ║ │ │║ sporting a choral riff that would seamlessly ║ │ │║ slot into any folk metal track. However the bold ║ │ │║ contrast between the verses and chorus are what ║ │ │║ really provide the strength in this track. Much ║ │ │║ like ôThe Beeö proceeding it, the slower verses ║ │ │║ enhance each chorus by giving them that bit more ║ │ │║ of an extra punch when the heaviness comes ║ │ │║ around, and when fused with the accompaniment of ║ │ │║ a choir to complete a bridge you are given a ║ │ │║ starkly beautiful track which is one of the ║ │ │║ shining beacons on the album. ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ ôDaughter of Hateö is a standard Amorphis track, ║ │ │║ complete with a bombastically catchy riff and ║ │ │║ standard melodic faire û so much so that it ║ │ │║ seemed like the band might have been reverting ║ │ │║ to their usual ways and playing it safe from ║ │ │║ there on out, but then the band follows that up ║ │ │║ with ôThe Golden Elkö, a mystifying atmospheric ║ │ │║ tonal track that is a beautiful curve ball which ║ │ │║ showcases the band lifting their game to the ║ │ │║ maximum. While the dichotomy between the clean ║ │ │║ and harsh singing is again on display in such a ║ │ │║ refined manner, itÆs the use of real string ║ │ │║ instruments in this song that works beautifully ║ │ │║ and creates an enthralling wall of sound effect. ║ │ │║ This coupled with the almost middle-eastern ║ │ │║ sounding acoustic solo, which is beautifully led ║ │ │║ into and used in such a way that it adds ║ │ │║ character to an already exuberant song, make ║ │ │║ this a stand out song on the album. ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ From this point, the album sets into a tier of ║ │ │║ consistency with ôWrong Directionö, ôHeart of ║ │ │║ the Giantö and ôWe Accursedö. These songs embody ║ │ │║ everything you have come to expect from ║ │ │║ Amorphis, but are structured in such a way that ║ │ │║ they keep everything sounding fresh and ║ │ │║ inspired, rather than reverting to past ║ │ │║ influences. While there might not be anything ║ │ │║ overly identifiable from them as opposed to the ║ │ │║ other tracks, each song bears its own distinct ║ │ │║ mark on the story of æQueen of TimeÆ as a whole. ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ ôGrain of Sandö follows this trio and seems to ║ │ │║ be a bit at odds with itself. On one hand you ║ │ │║ have a sonically happy sounding track with that ║ │ │║ offers listeners a feeling of joy and elation, ║ │ │║ while on the other hand the harsh delivery and ║ │ │║ sorrowful nature of the lyrics seem to ║ │ │║ completely contradict this happier undertone. ║ │ │║ ItÆs a different song, and one in which the ║ │ │║ sound varies largely from the overall tone of ║ │ │║ the album making it one that listeners will ║ │ │║ either love or hate, but it has its redeeming ║ │ │║ moments. ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ The album closes out with ôAmongst Starsö and ║ │ │║ ôPyres on the Coastö. ôAmongst Starsö almost ║ │ │║ seems like a fitting enough song to be the album ║ │ │║ closer, featuring a beautiful guest vocal ║ │ │║ appearance by Anneke van Giersbergen that is a ║ │ │║ surprising, yet welcomed addition to the overall ║ │ │║ flow of the album. ôPyres on the Coastö however, ║ │ │║ takes all the lessons learnt from every ║ │ │║ preceding song to create a thunderous cacophony ║ │ │║ of a track that puts every strength of the band ║ │ │║ on display. Whether they intended on it or not, ║ │ │║ the band has seemingly æsaved the best for ║ │ │║ lastÆ, giving the album a closing two songs that ║ │ │║ act as a wonderful contrast to each other and ║ │ │║ work to truly encapsulate the spirit of the ║ │ │║ album.s ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ The production value on this album is second to ║ │ │║ none, but and being that the band has opted ║ │ │║ again to work with Jens Bogren for a second ║ │ │║ time, thatÆs not really that surprising. The use ║ │ │║ of real string instruments and other elements ║ │ │║ not normally utilised by the band û a suggestion ║ │ │║ made by Bogren û helps accentuate the individual ║ │ │║ sounds present in each song and provides a very ║ │ │║ transformative and progressive side to the ║ │ │║ bandÆs music, one which will hopefully translate ║ │ │║ well into a live setting. ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ Will æQueen of TimeÆ make it to end of 2018 æTop ║ │ │║ 10 listsÆ? Only time will tell. But the Finns ║ │ │║ can rest comfortably in the fact that they have ║ │ │║ created another album that is going to be in the ║ │ │║ thoughts of those making those lists. While this ║ │ │║ album wonÆt be for everyone, anybody that has ║ │ │║ any sort of adoration or love of the melodic ║ │ │║ death, progressive or folk metal genres will ║ │ │║ find something to enjoy at separate times on ║ │ │║ this album, and that makes it worth checking out ║ │ │║ purely on its own. ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ Many thought it would be difficult for Amorphis ║ │ │║ to top æUnder the Red CloudÆ, yet the band has ║ │ │║ seemingly taken every aspect of that album that ║ │ │║ the fans loved, amped it to the max, and then ║ │ │║ recorded æQueen of TimeÆ. At a time where it is ║ │ │║ imperative that bands adapt to the ever changing ║ │ │║ musical landscape, Amorphis has introduced new ║ │ │║ elements to their music and has reinvigorated ║ │ │║ their sound in the process, proving that almost ║ │ │║ 30 years into their career that they have no ║ │ │║ intentions of slowing down. ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ Review written by Jake Patton for ║ │ │║ www.metalwani.com ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ Tomi Joutsen - Vocals ║ │ │║ Olli-Pekka Laine - Bass ║ │ │║ Esa Holopainen - Guitars ║ │ │║ Santeri Kallio - Keyboards ║ │ │║ Jan Rechberger - Drums ║ │ │║ Tomi Koivusaari - Guitars ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ ║ │ │║ ║ │ │╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │╔═════════════════════╗ │ │║ Release Tracklist ║ │ │╚═════════════════════╩══════════════════════════════════════════ │ │ │ │ 01 - The Bee [05:31] │ │ 02 - Message In The Amber [06:44] │ │ 03 - Daughter Of Hate [06:20] │ │ 04 - The Golden Elk [06:23] │ │ 05 - Wrong Direction [05:09] │ │ 06 - Heart Of The Giant [06:33] │ │ 07 - We Accursed [05:00] │ │ 08 - Grain Of Sand [04:45] │ │ 09 - Amongst Stars [04:50] │ │ 10 - Pyres On The Coast [06:19] │ │ 11 - As Mountains Crumble [06:17] │ │ 12 - Brother And Sister [06:04] │ │ │ │ Total Length : [69:55 minn │ │ │ │ │ │ ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ ╔═════════════════════╗ │ │ ║ Greetings To: ║ │ │ ╚═════════════════════╝ │ │ │ │ Too all people who contributes to make this │ │ archive of good music in a exceptional conditions │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │■ ■│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘