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Silent Waters

Amorphis · 2007

51 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal ยท melodic death metal ยท folk metal

Melodic death metal interwoven with folk elements, creating an expansive, atmospheric soundscape that evokes ancient tales.

Why listen to this

Best for
long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
Context
In 2007, Amorphis released 'Silent Waters' as their seventh studio album, following the commercial success of 'Eclipse' (2006). This album marked a continuation of their exploration into melodic and progressive metal, solidifying their reputation within the genre while showcasing their evolving sound.
If you like
progressive metal, melodic death metal, folk metal

Silent Waters is an album by Amorphis, released in 2007. Melodic death metal interwoven with folk elements, creating an expansive, atmospheric soundscape that evokes ancient tales. 'Silent Waters' received critical acclaim for its ambitious blend of folk and metal, debuting at number 1 on the Finnish charts. The album also contributed to the band's growing international presence, further establishing them as leaders in the melodic death metal scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Silent Waters sound like?

Melodic death metal interwoven with folk elements, creating an expansive, atmospheric soundscape that evokes ancient tales. Rooted in progressive metal and melodic death metal.

What makes Silent Waters by Amorphis notable?

'Silent Waters' received critical acclaim for its ambitious blend of folk and metal, debuting at number 1 on the Finnish charts. The album also contributed to the band's growing international presence, further establishing them as leaders in the melodic death metal scene. In 2007, Amorphis released 'Silent Waters' as their seventh studio album, following the commercial success of 'Eclipse' (2006). This album marked a continuation of their exploration into melodic and progressive metal, solidifying their reputation within the genre while showcasing their evolving sound.

Who is Silent Waters for?

Silent Waters works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Silent Waters?

Silent Waters has 11 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·51:32

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  • 1 Weaving the Incantation 4:57
  • 2 A Servant 3:55
  • 3 Silent Waters Standout 4:50
  • 4 Towards and Against 4:59
  • 5 I of Crimson Blood Standout 5:05
  • 6 Her Alone 6:01
  • 7 Enigma 3:34
  • 8 Shaman Standout 4:55
  • 9 The White Swan 4:49
  • 10 Black River 3:49
  • 11 Sign 4:33

Release Date

August 31, 2007

Artist Origin

Finland

Runtime

51 min 32 sec