Finnish rock band formed in 1994, known for the 2003 album Dead Letters and the single "In The Shadows"; praised for lyrics and lead vocals by Lauri Ylönen.

Reviews note poetic lyrics, praise for the singer's voice, chart success for "In The Shadows" (Top 10 UK, strong international placements mentioned), and that the group formed in 1994. Members named in the reviews: Lauri Ylönen (singer), Pauli Rantasalmi (guitar), Aki Hakala (drums), Eero Heinonen (bass).

DeBaser reviews discuss The Rasmus's 2003 breakthrough around Dead Letters and the single "In The Shadows". Reviewers praise the lyrics and Lauri Ylönen's voice while calling the album/modest success and some tracks repetitive or boring. Overall reception in these reviews is mixed with notable chart success mentioned for the single.

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 Then we definitely find the best song on the album, which is "In The Shadows", an energetic track that, together with the album, reached the Top 10 and Top 3 respectively in the UK charts, and both entered the Top 50 of the Australian charts, simultaneously reaching the top of the singles chart in New Zealand.

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