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Fallen is a debut album for these guys but believe me, they are no beginners. The six members of For My Pain are journeyman musicians having played with the likes of Nightwish, Eternal Tears of Sorrow etc.

Fallen consists of ten, count them, out of ten wonderful songs, melodic and overflowing with hooks. The music is heavy from a guitar and rhythm perspective but the keyboards by Nightwish's Tuomas Holopainen and the female singing and backing singing along with pleasant vocalist stylings of Juha Kylmanen, seem to mitigate against the heaviness to provide a nice even keeled presentation that is really quite accessible.

This is an album with no filler that I could detect. It's a winner and a solid five stars.


Very romantic feel..nice CD   March 11, 2004
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The guitars remind me of Entwine, Lacuna Coil, and HIM (crunchy), but a lot more melodic and romantic. I definitely loved this on the first listen, and it's only getting better. I think Thomas from nightwish is in this band, and it seems to show, because the songwriting is very good. Any fans of gothic romance metal will love this - I think it's much better than Lacuna Coil and others just because of the different elements. Female vocals...keys...catchy riffs...etc etc. Check it out!


Very Nice...   April 23, 2004
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

When I first heard it, I found it great. Really atmospheric and catchy music. Yes, Tuomas from Nightwish is this band, playing the keyboards, but it's not involved in the creation process. Although Tuomas is a great player, I have found none really great keyboard solos as the ones he plays on Nightwish. Very good, but Nightwish is by far better, as well as Charon or Sonata Arctica. But good, indeed.


I am ... "Fallen" ... in love with this album   March 23, 2005
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Fallen by For My Pain is one of the most well written and beautifully crafted albums that I've heard. Starting at the moment when I first heard the opening song, I couldn't stop listening to them. The album is well-rounded, and believe me, you will not be dissapointed buying it.

Their music has heavy distortion guitar part but extremely melodic. On top of the strong beats is the wonderful male vocal, which is very expressive and emotional. The lyrics are also as good, but usually I do not pay that much attention to the lyrics, as I care more about the music quality. Compared to other bands of similar style (Gothic/Metal such as Nightwish), For My Pain perform their songs at moderate tempo, not so fast but steady, and very "clean". I especially love the keyboard part, it is so good.

To me, all tracks in this album are equally good and they flow well to make an exceptionally good album. I look forward to their next album and I know won't be dissapointed. Meanwhile, I'll keep playing this album ...