Emerald Forest and the Blackbird
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | February 1, 2012 |
| Genres | Melodic Doom Metal, Death Metal |
| Labels | Spinefarm Records |
| Length | 1:06:54 |
| Ranked | #195 for 2012 , #5,891 all-time |
Album Photos (4)
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Emerald Forest and the Blackbird Information
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Emerald Forest and the Blackbird | 9:57 | 100 | 1 | |
| 2. | This Cut Is the Deepest | 5:20 | 95 | 1 | |
| 3. | Hate, Lead the Way | 6:13 | 95 | 1 | |
| 4. | Cathedral Walls | 6:46 | 100 | 1 | |
| 5. | Hearts Wide Shut | 5:55 | - | 0 | |
| 6. | Silent Towers | 4:01 | - | 0 | |
| 7. | Labyrinth of London (Horror Pt. IV) | 8:29 | 100 | 1 | |
| 8. | Of Death and Corruption | 5:00 | 95 | 1 | |
| 9. | April 14th | 8:29 | - | 0 | |
| 10. | Night Will Forgive Us | 6:41 | - | 0 |
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Line-up (members)
- Mikko Kotamäki : Vocals, Lyrics
- Juha Raivio : Guitars, Lyrics
- Markus Jämsen : Guitars
- Aleksi Munter : Keyboards
- Matti Honkonen : Bass
- Kai Hahto : Drums
- Guest/session musicians:
- Aleah : Additional Vocals on "Emerald Forest and the Blackbird", "Labyrinth of London (Horror Pt. IV)"
- Anette Olzon Blyckert : Vocals on "Cathedral Walls"
Vinyl version released by Svart Records, limited to 600 copies with gatefold cover, available as white vinyl (ltd. 200) and green vinyl (ltd. 400).
Recorded in September and October 2011 at Drumforest Studios and Sonic Pump. Mixed at Yellow House.
Keyboards recorded, engineered and produced at Noisework Studio.
Bonus track for Japan:
11. These Low Lands
Recorded in September and October 2011 at Drumforest Studios and Sonic Pump. Mixed at Yellow House.
Keyboards recorded, engineered and produced at Noisework Studio.
Bonus track for Japan:
11. These Low Lands
Emerald Forest and the Blackbird Comments
(11)
Mar 13, 2020
Amazing album, heavy and slightly more melo songs compliment each other
Oct 31, 2015
naďalej ostávajú tvrdý, avšak doom/death metalové pasáže doplnili o väčšiu variabilitu a trochu aj progress prvky
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