the opening title track in its acoustic version stays in your

mind forever. all the songs coming next are a smooth, flawless progression. amorphis gives the covers a new

vibe making them seem like its their very own music.

totally amazing.

Here's a CD that demonstrates something every band should do at least once in its lifetime -- give tribute in music to its influences and roots. Amorphis does a fine job of this with the folk-tinged "My Kantele (Acoustic Reprise)" and the 70s-era roots-metal/hard-rock feel of the other four tracks. This EP is a very good change of pace from a band that's spent most of its lifetime cranking out death metal tracks.

AAH..Yes.. PowerFUl Finnish lore and the Eddas are what thE lyrics are taken from here, as well as remAkes. . The acoustic reprise of "My KanteLe" and the hippy Epic which follows are surprisingly mellow and a 60's FloyDish departurE for the band. Back to their Melodic metal roots though, for "When I hear you call" and another remake which rouNds off this albUm. The tape version of this recording has "Black Winter Day" ep on reverse and is another classical/FolK inspired metal deligHt. Treat your ears. This is definitely a beautiful piEce of music and a wonderful find and lifts the spirits and edifIes aNd educAtes as it is based on the Finnish Epic poeMs of the "EDDas." Tempt yourself aNd I darEyou to venture into this realm. acclAim from critics is what these guys have and the fans speak for themselves. Amorphous means formless another reviewer pointed out, and this band is surEly as uncategorizable as the shapeshiFters of ancient lore. Bravo Amorphis, fiVe stars.

GREAT SONGS, THIS IS HEAVY METAL !

this melodic heavy/death metal band comes from finland and i think that they're simply the best band around.