Shape Of Despair includes: Pasi Koskinen, N.S., P.K. (vocals); J.S. (guitar, synthesizer); T.U. (guitar, bass). Additional personnel: Toni Rachalme (violin). Engineers: Kaide Hinkkala, Antti Lindell, J.S Sophomore album for female fronted act from Finland. Beautiful synth based slow sound. 5 tracks in all. Digipak. Spinefarm Records.

This album opens with a brand new song showcasing the band in the zenith of their career. This is funeral doom the way it is meant to be, but Shape Of Dispair manage to make it sound almost catchy at the same time, no mean feat! From the bright, blood-red doomsday sun glow of the said song, 'Sleeping Murder', it is time to preceed deep down to the vale of shadows. And shadows, they sure are plentiful here. Whether it is the rehearsal track from ten years ago (time flies swiftly on black wings!) or the promo tracks dating from 1998, the deternimation and aim of the band shines through clear as ice. 7 tracks. Spikefarm Records. 2005.

Third album from Finnish act who more than live up to their name. Tranquil, serene, yet brooding with the same sense of impending doom as their earlier albums. 2004.

Shape Of Despair, one of the few bands that unfolds in front of the very eyes of the listener the true faces of despair, parading one by one in front of his fearful eyes. Shades Of is the first part of their bleeding legacy and despite the fact it is a debut album, it is a real masterpiece filling your hollow hours with moments of grief and pure bitterness with its lengthy compositions.

This album opens with a brand new song showcasing the band in the zenith of their career. This is funeral doom the way it is meant to be, but Shape Of Dispair manage to make it sound almost catchy at the same time, no mean feat! From the bright, blood-red doomsday sun glow of the said song, 'Sleeping Murder', it is time to preceed deep down to the vale of shadows. And shadows, they sure are plentiful here. Whether it is the rehearsal track from ten years ago (time flies swiftly on black wings!) or the promo tracks dating from 1998, the deternimation and aim of the band shines through clear as ice. 7 tracks. Spikefarm Records. 2005.

Shape Of Despair includes: Pasi Koskinen, N.S., P.K. (vocals); J.S. (guitar, synthesizer); T.U. (guitar, bass). Additional personnel: Toni Rachalme (violin). Engineers: Kaide Hinkkala, Antti Lindell, J.S Sophomore album for female fronted act from Finland. Beautiful synth based slow sound. 5 tracks in all. Digipak. Spinefarm Records.

Third album from Finnish act who more than live up to their name. Tranquil, serene, yet brooding with the same sense of impending doom as their earlier albums. 2004.

This album opens with a brand new song showcasing the band in the zenith of their career. This is funeral doom the way it is meant to be, but Shape Of Dispair manage to make it sound almost catchy at the same time, no mean feat! From the bright, blood-red doomsday sun glow of the said song, 'Sleeping Murder', it is time to preceed deep down to the vale of shadows. And shadows, they sure are plentiful here. Whether it is the rehearsal track from ten years ago (time flies swiftly on black wings!) or the promo tracks dating from 1998, the deternimation and aim of the band shines through clear as ice. 7 tracks. Spikefarm Records. 2005.