The Karelian Isthmus

by Amorphis

The Karelian Isthmus cover art

The Finnish pioneers' debut album establishes their early, doom-laden iteration of death metal before their later progressive pivot. Heavily steeped in Celtic mythology and the epic poetry of the Kalevala, the slow, atmospheric riffing and guttural vocals evoke a crushing, distinctly Nordic melancholy.

Genres

  • Death Metal

Tracklist

  1. Karelia
  2. The Gathering
  3. Grail's Mysteries
  4. Warriors Trial
  5. Black Embrace
  6. The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu
  7. The Lost Name of God
  8. The Pilgrimage
  9. Misery Path
  10. The Sign from the North Side
  11. Vulgar Necrolatry
  12. Pilgrimage from Darkness - From the Privilege of Evil EP
  13. Black Embrace - From the Privilege of Evil EP
  14. Privilege of Evil - From the Privilege of Evil EP
  15. Misery Path - From the Privilege of Evil
  16. Vulgar Necrolatry - From the Privilege of Evil EP
  17. Excursing From Existence - From the Privilege of Evil EP