Intimations of Sorrow

Valerian (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 5, 2004)
• Original Release Date: November 5, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: City Canyons Records
• ASIN: B000BUUL2G
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,056,529 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

When a band can rock, as Valerian does, with so much power and melodic intricacy...simply listen and enjoy. --Rob Moran, Splendid Magazine

Product Description

Valerian is the latest,and maybe the greatest, in an invasion of remarkable talent from Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Sounding like no one else but instantly familiar, Valerian is a one-group invasion-conquering new worlds with the fiery intelligence of its songs and the disciplined wildness of its play. Valerian is full of surprises, moving from grinding almost metallic riffs to soaring and dramatic guitar solos to a softer almost delicate lyricism, all tied to solid, heartfelt lyrics voiced with style and conviction by a remarkable lead singer who uses his chameleon voice to tell stories ranging from the travails of life on the road in "Homesick" to the blood chilling "Nothing Will Ever Take Me Away From You (From the Archives of a Serial Killer)". That lead singer and spark-plug is Olli Koskela and he is backed by the brilliant guitars of Toni Ritonen and Matti Toivonen and the inspired rhythm section of Janne Jaaskelainen on bass and Tipi Andersson on drums.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect from beginning to end, February 4, 2007

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Silent Oracle "Ash" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intimations of Sorrow (Audio CD)

Sometimes you come across an album that is perfect from beginning to end... every song driving you to listen to the next. Valerian's Intimations of Sorrow is definitely one of those albums. The lyrics and vocals are stellar, the songs are melodic and catchy and the instrumentals never disappoint. I catch myself singing Never bring me down daily. Since buying Intimations of Sorrow everyone I know has asked who Valerian is and purchased a copy for themselves. If your looking for an album that will stay in constant rotation on your MP3 player then I highly recommend picking up a copy of Intimations of Sorrow!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Plain And S imply amazing, January 29, 2007

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A. Fraser (Henderson, Nv Usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intimations of Sorrow (Audio CD)

with the Powerful vocals of Olli Koskela, Valerian brings together a hardmonic melody rock like none before them. the beating rhythm Produced From Matti, Toni, and Olli, Help bring together this orcastration Of talent. With the beating underline brought about by Janne, Followed by the smooth drums in the back ground done by Tipi. Valerian is one of the best bands of todays day and age. I Highly recomend getting this cd. You will not be dissapointed!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 28, 2007

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Irene (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intimations of Sorrow (Audio CD)

I have been looking for a new cd that would bring different types of styles together. I was introduced to this band by my daughter who loves this band. I am not a typical rock fanatic but I found the lyrics and music to be of excellent quality and the lyrics were quite touching. I love the upbeat tempo of "Homesick" which touches on some really great emotions and also gives you the get up and go feeling that many modern day musicians are lacking. I recommend this cd to anyone who is looking for a new sound in rock music. Its quite reminiscent of the music from the Guns n Roses era.