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The Karelian Isthmus
Metal · 1992 · 8 tracks

The Karelian Isthmus

Amorphis

A murky, mid-tempo blend of death metal grit and doom-laden atmosphere. This is the sound of ancient battlefields and damp Finnish forests before the polish arrived.

November 1, 1992 · Relapse Records

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A heavy, historical solemnity that feels both ancient and aggressive.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
Karelia
0:45
02
The Gathering
4:15
03
Grail’s Mysteries
3:05
05
Black Embrace
3:43
08
The Pilgrimage
4:42
09
Misery Path
4:20
10
Sign From the North Side
4:57
11
Vulgar Necrolatry
4:22
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the acoustic intro of Karelia transitions into the crushing, slow-motion weight of The Gathering.
The unexpected melodic lead guitar lines in Exile of the Sons of Uisliu that hint at the band's future folk direction.
The sheer primitive aggression of the Abhorrence cover Vulgar Necrolatry closing the album with raw death metal energy.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Karelian Isthmus sound next to the rest of Amorphis's catalogue?

Raspy+1.6σ

The vocals lean notably further into raspy than the rest of the catalogue.

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