Story – 10th Anniversary
Amorphis · 2000
72 min · 16 tracks · progressive metal · melodic death metal · folk metal
A haunting fusion of melodic death metal and Finnish folk elements that evokes ethereal landscapes and deep emotional currents.
Why this album works
'Story' is notable for its ambitious narrative structure, intertwining themes from Finnish mythology which resonated deeply within the metal community. The album received positive reviews and helped Amorphis gain international recognition, contributing to their evolution as pioneers in the folk metal genre.
- Best for
- steady emotional peaks throughout haunting melodies for introspection journey-like experience with flow
- Context
- Released on May 10, 2000, 'Story' marked Amorphis's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed work 'Tuonela'. This album solidified their unique blend of folk metal and melodic death metal, showcasing a maturation in both songwriting and production techniques. By this time, the band had established themselves as a significant force in the Finnish metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dark the Suns· Septicflesh· Ensiferum
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Winter Day Standout 3:49
- 2 Against Widows 4:04
- 3 Tuonela 4:37
- 4 Grail’s Mysteries 3:04
- 5 The Castaway 5:31
- 6 My Kantele Standout 5:51
- 7 The Way 4:36
- 8 The Brother-Slayer Standout 3:40
- 9 The Orphan 5:16
- 10 Exile of the Sons of Uisliu 3:45
- 11 On Rich and Poor 5:18
- 12 Divinity 4:56
- 13 The Gathering 4:14
- 14 Drowned Maid 4:11
- 15 Summer’s End 5:28
- 16 Cares (live at Club Citta/Tokyo) 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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