Author Topic: The Official Opeth Thread: New Album now streaming (Read 352424 times)

petrucci07 · « **Reply #2730 on:** October 16, 2011, 01:13:50 PM »

I met him after the show at the RAH last year, he's such a cool guy

bout to crash · « **Reply #2731 on:** October 16, 2011, 09:41:25 PM »

Quote from: glaurung on October 16, 2011, 09:40:17 AM

Oh hey you guys I get to meet Akerfeldt tonight.

details plz

glaurung · « **Reply #2732 on:** October 17, 2011, 04:18:19 AM »

So that was pretty cool. All of the band members were really nice, it's a shame I was so nervous I didn't really say much other than how much I loved their playing on the new album.

At least with Mikael I got to say something about how excited I was for Storm Corrosion.

The show was fantastic. I did find myself missing the growls a bit but I still think the set was great regardless.

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #2733 on:** October 18, 2011, 02:19:58 PM »

Today is such a blackwater park day. Listened to the album twice back to back, it reminded me of why heritage hasn't come out of its box for quite a while...

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #2734 on:** October 18, 2011, 02:30:29 PM »

Quote from: TimmyHiggy on October 18, 2011, 02:19:58 PM

Today is such a blackwater park day. Listened to the album twice back to back, it reminded me of why heritage hasn't come out of its box for quite a while...

Yeah, funny you mentioned that because even though I think Heritage is....decent......since its release I've probably listened to Ghost Reveries, Blackwater Park and Watershed more often than I've felt the need to go back to Heritage. I don't think it's a bad album, per se, it just doesn't make me

like the others

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #2735 on:** October 18, 2011, 03:21:02 PM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on October 18, 2011, 02:30:29 PM

Quote from: TimmyHiggy on October 18, 2011, 02:19:58 PM
Today is such a blackwater park day. Listened to the album twice back to back, it reminded me of why heritage hasn't come out of its box for quite a while...

Yeah, funny you mentioned that because even though I think Heritage is....decent......since its release I've probably listened to Ghost Reveries, Blackwater Park and Watershed more often than I've felt the need to go back to Heritage. I don't think it's a bad album, per se, it just doesn't make me like the others

Swap watershed for still life and thats exactly my situation!

KevShmev · « **Reply #2736 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:43:40 PM »

Finally got around to listening to Heritage this week (been too preoccupied with other new releases), and after three listens, I like it a lot. I can see why some might not be overly wild about it, especially the metal fans who want riffs that crush your soul and growls that pierce through your whole body, but for what this is, it is awfully good. Hard to pick out favorites this early on, but The Devil's Orchard and Famine are standing out the most so far.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #2737 on:** October 19, 2011, 11:04:57 PM »

I've been listening to Heritage a lot and... I don't care for much of it. Some cool ideas but there's not much holding them together and, for as short as the songs are, they feel much more aimless than their longer, METUHL songs (except for the songs on Orchid, but Orchid sucks

). It's an interesting experiment, but if they continue down this road, I hope they tighten their songwriting a bit.

I DO like Folklore, Lines In My Hand, and Slither a lot. Folklore because it remains pretty interesting throughout the entire song and the latter two because they're the most straightforward, focused songs on the album. I feel like I'm a step away from liking Famine, but, I just don't care for parts of it.

KevShmev · « **Reply #2738 on:** October 20, 2011, 12:15:05 PM »

Some of the songs definitely sound a bit aimless, as if they just noodled around and called it a song, but I am still seeing a handful of really good songs on here thus far. It will never touch Still Life or Blackwater Park, and probably won't touch Ghost Reveries, Damnation or Watershed either, but it still sounds pretty solid to me.

Jirpo · « **Reply #2739 on:** October 20, 2011, 09:58:04 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on October 20, 2011, 12:15:05 PM

Some of the songs definitely sound a bit aimless, as if they just noodled around and called it a song, but I am still seeing a handful of really good songs on here thus far. It will never touch Still Life or Blackwater Park, and probably won't touch Ghost Reveries, Damnation or Watershed either, but it still sounds pretty solid to me.

I agree with Kev!

skydivingninja · « **Reply #2740 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:48:02 PM »

It won't be able to touch My Arms, Your Hearse either.

Lynxo · « **Reply #2741 on:** October 21, 2011, 02:34:57 AM »

For me, Heritage is a really solid record. But I actually like Damnation more for some reason - it felt more emotional. Or maybe it just has a special meaning for me, I don't know.

But Folklore is one of their best tracks through their entire discography, if you ask me.

faemir · « **Reply #2742 on:** October 21, 2011, 11:04:59 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on October 20, 2011, 12:15:05 PM

Some of the songs definitely sound a bit aimless, as if they just noodled around and called it a song, but I am still seeing a handful of really good songs on here thus far. It will never touch Still Life or Blackwater Park, and probably won't touch Ghost Reveries, Damnation or Watershed either, but it still sounds pretty solid to me.

This is how I feel - I guess because it was a big departure that everyone was hoping they'd hit gold instantly as with their old style, which probably isnt too fair/realistic.

Either way, I want the old Opeth next record. I'm sick of pseudo-70s rock. EVERYONE is doing it.

Zantera · « **Reply #2743 on:** October 21, 2011, 11:09:19 AM »

Agree with the 70's thing, but they could always do something else for the new album, that's neither 70's or old Opeth.

Gadough · « **Reply #2744 on:** October 21, 2011, 11:13:07 AM »

Heritage > Watershed

This is a conclusion I've come to after listening to it several times.

1. Ghost Reveries
2. Deliverance
3. Blackwater Park
4. Still Life
5. Morningrise
6. Damnation
7. My Arms, Your Hearse
8. Heritage
9. Watershed
10. Orchid

Ravenheart · « **Reply #2745 on:** October 22, 2011, 12:55:10 PM »

Seeing them tonight. I'm stoked.

I'm going to shout for Black Rose Immortal, Into the Frost of Winter, and Eternal Soul Torture. Fingers crossed!

lateralus88 · « **Reply #2746 on:** October 22, 2011, 12:57:44 PM »

Quote from: Ravenheart on October 22, 2011, 12:55:10 PM

Seeing them tonight. I'm stoked.

I'm going to shout for Black Rose Immortal, Into the Frost of Winter, and Eternal Soul Torture. Fingers crossed!

I did all three, but to no avail, none were played

Have fun though man, they put on an astounding show.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #2747 on:** October 22, 2011, 12:58:42 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on October 21, 2011, 11:13:07 AM

Heritage > Watershed

This is a conclusion I've come to after listening to it several times.

God dammit Gadough.

Jirpo · « **Reply #2748 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:20:21 PM »

Quote from: Ravenheart on October 22, 2011, 12:55:10 PM

Seeing them tonight. I'm stoked.

I'm going to shout for Black Rose Immortal, Into the Frost of Winter, and Eternal Soul Torture. Fingers crossed!

Woooo! Have fun!

And good luck with the requests

Ravenheart · « **Reply #2749 on:** October 23, 2011, 11:21:24 AM »

They were amazing. Everyone in the band was spot on, Mikael was a riot, and the sound in the theater was flawless. I could hear every instrument and Mikael's voice perfectly, and my ears weren't even ringing afterwards.

Also, Martin bought a hotel chain in Vegas that houses a bunch of naked girls, at least according to Mikael.

Sigz · « **Reply #2750 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:26:39 PM »

Yeah, they put on a great show in Pomona. Also, it was really great to see everyone in the crowd really in to it and not being assholes yelling for them to play Blackwater Park or whatever.

Also also, while a great show, it really did highlight just how much I'm going to miss old Opeth.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #2751 on:** October 23, 2011, 01:07:04 PM »

Album's a real grower. I'm loving it now!

Jirpo · « **Reply #2752 on:** October 24, 2011, 02:14:56 AM »

Can't wait for two months till I see them!

Fluffy Lothario · « **Reply #2753 on:** October 24, 2011, 02:38:11 AM »

If I was Opeth, on the last show of the last tour of this album, I'd bust out Wreath for the encore.

Jirpo · « **Reply #2754 on:** October 24, 2011, 02:39:36 AM »

Quote from: Fluffy Lothario on October 24, 2011, 02:38:11 AM

If I was Opeth, on the last show of the last tour of this album, I'd bust out Wreath for the encore.

Thats my show I think!

Well my show is the last one announced so far

I imagine they would take a break for christmas/new years. And that would be hilarious

bout to crash · « **Reply #2755 on:** October 25, 2011, 02:23:34 AM »

Finally seeing them tomorrow!!

And it's supposed to SNOW!

Jirpo · « **Reply #2756 on:** October 25, 2011, 02:26:47 AM »

Quote from: bout to crash on October 25, 2011, 02:23:34 AM

Finally seeing them tomorrow!!

And it's supposed to SNOW!

Wow! I wish I could listen to Opeth in the snow

Have fun

bout to crash · « **Reply #2757 on:** October 25, 2011, 02:40:36 AM »

Well, the show will be indoors but I hope to exit the theatre to a quiet flurry.

lateralus88 · « **Reply #2758 on:** October 25, 2011, 08:33:29 AM »

Quote from: bout to crash on October 25, 2011, 02:23:34 AM

Finally seeing them tomorrow!!

And it's supposed to SNOW!

I went to a black metal show (Dimmu Borgir, Enslaved and a few local black metal bands) last year in November, and there as snow on the ground as we waited to be let in.

Never before have I felt so kvlt.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #2759 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:49:49 PM »

Quote from: bout to crash on October 25, 2011, 02:23:34 AM

Finally seeing them tomorrow!!

And it's supposed to SNOW!

Survey the snow!

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #2760 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:58:09 PM »

Seeing them on Thursday.

I hope it doesn't snow, I hate driving in that shit.

bout to crash · « **Reply #2761 on:** October 26, 2011, 02:06:03 AM »

Yep. Walked back to a car covered in snow after an amazing diner binge.

, that was fun.

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #2762 on:** October 26, 2011, 08:54:16 AM »

I like all of the songs on Heritage other than Famine and Haxprocess.

They are a mess, IMO. Totally boring.

bout to crash · « **Reply #2763 on:** October 26, 2011, 10:34:18 AM »

wut

Famine is one of the most interesting things about that album... and Haxprocess is not my favorite but it's still pretty cool.

Zantera · « **Reply #2764 on:** October 26, 2011, 10:48:15 AM »

Famine is my favorite on the album, just love it.

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