Amorphis – Elegy (Custom Galaxy Effect [Cyan Blue And White] Merge Vinyl)

Elegy is the third studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Amorphis, released on May 14, 1996. The album is a departure from their previous death metal sound, featuring more clean vocals, progressive elements, and folk influences. The album is based on the traditional Finnish poems and songs collected in the Kanteletar by Elias Lönnrot in 1840. The album explores themes of love, loss, grief, and nature through the eyes of different characters and perspectives. The album features 11 tracks, including the singles “My Kantele”, “Against Widows”, and “On Rich and Poor”. The album was produced by Amorphis and Hiili Hiilesmaa, and mixed by Pete Coleman at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool, England. The album received critical acclaim from music critics, who praised Amorphis’ musical evolution, originality, and emotion. The album also earned a cult following among fans of Amorphis and progressive metal. Elegy is widely regarded as one of Amorphis’ best and most influential albums, as well as a classic of Finnish metal.