Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows is the sixth studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Amoral. It was released by Imperial Cassette in Finland on February 14, 2014. It was published by G-Regords and released in the rest of Europe on March 28, 2014, and the United Kingdom edition was published by Graphite Records and released on March 31, 2014.
| Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 14, 2014 March 31, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal, heavy metal | |||
| Length | 54:53 | |||
| Label | Imperial Cassette | |||
| Producer | Ben Varon, vocals: Marko Hietala | |||
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"Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows" was produced by Ben Varon. Drums were recorded at Sound Supreme studios by Janne Saksa. Guitars, bass, and keyboards were recorded at the home studios of Amoral. Guitars were re-amped at Sonic Pump Studios. Vocals were recorded at Marco's Cockpit by Marko Hietala. The album was mixed by Janne Saksa and mastered by Svante Forsbäck. Arrangements were by Amoral.[1]
The album has a more progressive metal sound than Amoral's previous 2 albums.[2]
"Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows" has received predominantly positive reviews from heavy metal magazines and webzines around Finland, Europe, and the United States.[3]
Music and lyrics
editMusic is by Amoral, story and lyrics are by Ben Varon. Orchestral programming on "Prolong A Stay" is made by Mikko P. Mustonen.
Artwork
editArtwork of the album and Skull-logo are by Aki Siltala. Calligraphy was hand made by Terhi Hursti. Layout is by Pasi Moilanen and photography is by Valtteri Hirvonen.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "On the Other Side Pt. I" | 7:14 |
| 2. | "No Familiar Faces" | 7:39 |
| 3. | "Prolong a Stay" | 3:56 |
| 4. | "Blueprints" | 4:20 |
| 5. | "If Not Here, Where?" | 9:15 |
| 6. | "The Storm Arrives" | 6:25 |
| 7. | "See This Through" | 6:39 |
| 8. | "On The Other Side Pt. II" | 9:14 |
- Singles
- Videos
- Blueprints (2014)[6]
Personnel
edit- Ari Koivunen - vocals
- Ben Varon - lead, rhythm & acoustic guitars, backing vocals
- Juhana Karlsson - drums
- Masi Hukari - lead & rhythm guitars, keyboards
- Pekka Johansson - bass
References
edit- ^ "Amoral´s home sites". Archived from the original on 2016-02-07. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
- ^ "Interview with Ben Varon 22.1.2014". Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
- ^ "Album reviews 2014". Archived from the original on 2015-02-08. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
- ^ "If not here, Where? on Youtube". Retrieved 2014-04-25.
- ^ "No Familiar Faces on Youtube". Retrieved 2014-04-25.
- ^ "Blueprints video". Retrieved 2014-04-25.