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'''''Eclipse''''' is the seventh studio album by Finnish [[heavy metal]] band [[Amorphis]]. The lyrics are from a play based on the Kullervo legend (told in the Kalevala), written by Finnish poet and playwright Paavo Haavikko in 1982.
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'''''Eclipse''''' is the seventh studio album by Finnish [[heavy metal]] band [[Amorphis]].  
 
 
''Eclipse'' is also notable for being current vocalist [[Tomi Joutsen]]'s debut with Amorphis following the departure of longtime singer [[Pasi Koskinen]] in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/gr/amorphis.htm |title=Amorphis - Eclipse Review |publisher=Heavymetal.about.com |date=2006-03-21}}</ref> It also marked the reintroduction of death growls into their music, albeit in limited quantity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=636 |title=Blabbermouth.Net |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= }}</ref>
 
 
 
In February 2008, the record was certified gold in Finland, having sold over 15,000 units.<ref>[http://www.amorphis.net Official Website]</ref>
 
  
 
==Track listing==
 
==Track listing==

Latest revision as of 17:31, 19 May 2021

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Eclipse
Studio album by Amorphis
Released February 15, 2006
February 17, 2006 (Europe except [German-speaking countries)
February 24, 2006 (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)
March 21, 2006 (U.S.)
Recorded 1 July-24 September 2005 at Sonic Pump, Helsinki[1]
Genre Progressive metal, heavy metal, folk metal
Length 41:47
Label Nuclear Blast
Producer Marco Hietala, Mikko Karmila
Amorphis album chronology
Chapters
(2003)
Eclipse
(2006)
Silent Waters
(2007)
Singles from Eclipse
  1. "House of Sleep"
    Released: January 4th, 2006
  2. "The Smoke"
    Released: June 7th, 2006
 Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
About.com 4.5/5 stars [2]
Allmusic 3.5/5 stars[3]
Blabbermouth.net 8.5/10 stars [4]

Eclipse is the seventh studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Amorphis.

Track listing

Lyrics by Paavo Haavikko and translated to English by Anselm Hollo, except where noted.[5]

No. TitleLyricsMusic Length
1. "Two Moons"   Holopainen, Kallio 3:24
2. "House of Sleep"   Holopainen 4:15
3. "Leaves Scar"   Holopainen 3:38
4. "Born from Fire"   Kallio 4:00
5. "Under a Soil and Black Stone"  KoivusaariKallio 4:12
6. "Perkele (The God of Fire)"   Etelävuori 3:26
7. "The Smoke"   Holopainen 3:38
8. "Same Flesh"   Kallio 4:36
9. "Brother Moon"  HolopainenHolopainen 4:47
10. "Empty Opening"   Holopainen 5:37
11. "Stone Woman" (bonus track) Koivusaari 3:37
Total length:
45:24

Credits

Band members
  • Tomi Joutsen - Vocals
  • Esa Holopainen - Lead guitar
  • Tomi Koivusaari - Rhythm guitar
  • Santeri Kallio - Keyboards
  • Niclas Etelävuori - Bass
  • Jan Rechberger - Drums
Guest musicians
  • Iikka Kahri - Flute, Saxophone
  • Marco Hietala - Backing vocals
  • Jouni Markkanen - Backing vocals
  • Tommi Salmela - Backing vocals
  • Anu Lilja - Additional vocals
  • Eternal Savo Choir - Choirs
Production
  • Tero Kinnunen - Engineering
  • Sami Koivisto - Recording
  • Denis Goria - Photography
  • Nino Laurenne - Engineering
  • Marco Hietala - Producer (Vocals)
  • Ville Juurikkala - Band Photography
  • Mikko Karmila - Mixing
  • Travis Smith - Artwork, Art Direction
  • Mika Jussila - Mastering

References