The Official Opeth Thread: New Album now streaming

[Nighthawkwill7]

I don't see any issue with the title of the new album, while apparently a lot of fans posting on their facebook seem to. I think it's fitting. I mean, this isn't the first time Opeth has picked a one word song title. Plus, if I remember correctly this album is supposed to have a kind of...70s feel to it. At least in some aspects. Which already relates to the album title.

Apparently it's not ZOMGBLAKMETUHLGRIMDARK Enough for them or something.

I'm not sure what Akerfeldt meant by 70's feel, Did he mean production or feel?

[Quadrochosis]

I don't understand the hesitation on the album name, it sounds exactly like something Opeth would name one of their albums.

[Gadough]

The issue with the title isn't that it's one word. Morningrise, Deliverance, Damnation, and especially Watershed all work because they invoke some kind of feeling or atmosphere. Whereas Heritage is just...a word. Maybe I'll appreciate the album title a bit more if the music reflects it. Granted, it isn't fair to judge the title of the album without hearing the music. But as of right now, I'm not sold on it.

[lateralus88]

I would like someone to explain to me what kind of atmosphere the title "Watershed" invokes. I don't quite see how it's much different from Heritage. Hell, same goes with Orchid.

[Quadrochosis]

*shrug* I don't know, when I saw the title, I was not surprised at all and I thought to myself, "Yup, sounds like an Opeth album."

[ariich]

The issue with the title isn't that it's one word. Morningrise, Deliverance, Damnation, and especially Watershed all work because they invoke some kind of feeling or atmosphere. Whereas Heritage is just...a word. Maybe I'll appreciate the album title a bit more if the music reflects it. Granted, it isn't fair to judge the title of the album without hearing the music. But as of right now, I'm not sold on it.

I would say that Heritage is a word the evokes a TON of feeling and atmosphere, certainly to me anyway. More so that Watershed or Morningrise anyway.

EDIT: Or indeed Orchid. Good call Alex.

[Gadough]

I would like someone to explain to me what kind of atmosphere the title "Watershed" invokes. I don't quite see how it's much different from Heritage. Hell, same goes with Orchid.

Watershed, to me, sounds mysterious and spooky. I don't know why. But it does.

And I just like to pretend that Orchid doesn't exist.

[Quadrochosis]

Yea, Heritage is something that brings about nostalgic, or familial feelings. Watershed is a cool name, but it doesn't really make me think of anything other than my 7th grade science class (which was pretty cool)

[lateralus88]

I would like someone to explain to me what kind of atmosphere the title "Watershed" invokes. I don't quite see how it's much different from Heritage. Hell, same goes with Orchid.

Watershed, to me, sounds mysterious and spooky. I don't know why. But it does.

And I just like to pretend that Orchid doesn't exist.

Firstly, I can see that. But honestly, I wouldn't think that outside of the context of the album. Which I think is going to be much of the case with Heritage.

Secondly, go drink a gallon of piss.

[TheOutlawXanadu]

The title "Heritage" makes the album sound important.

[Gadough]

I would like someone to explain to me what kind of atmosphere the title "Watershed" invokes. I don't quite see how it's much different from Heritage. Hell, same goes with Orchid.

Watershed, to me, sounds mysterious and spooky. I don't know why. But it does.

And I just like to pretend that Orchid doesn't exist.

Firstly, I can see that. But honestly, I wouldn't think that outside of the context of the album. Which I think is going to be much of the case with Heritage.

Secondly, go drink a gallon of piss.

You're probably right. That's why I'm trying to reserve judgment until I hear the album. The music itself should warm me up to the title a bit. I'll probably end up liking it in the end.

Can it be my own or does it have to be somebody else's?

[lateralus88]

I would like someone to explain to me what kind of atmosphere the title "Watershed" invokes. I don't quite see how it's much different from Heritage. Hell, same goes with Orchid.

Watershed, to me, sounds mysterious and spooky. I don't know why. But it does.

And I just like to pretend that Orchid doesn't exist.

Firstly, I can see that. But honestly, I wouldn't think that outside of the context of the album. Which I think is going to be much of the case with Heritage.

Secondly, go drink a gallon of piss.

You're always right. I apologize for being an ignorant southerner.

Can it be my own or does it have to be somebody else's?

I'm glad we see it the same way.

And it has to be mine. I've already sent the jar.

[ariich]

Yea, Heritage is something that brings about nostalgic, or familial feelings. Watershed is a cool name, but it doesn't really make me think of anything other than my 7th grade science class (which was pretty cool)

Pretty much.

To me Watershed just means the time of evening after which British TV stations are allowed to show swearing/violence/etc.

[Gadough]

Ignorant southerner? You don't really need the adjective there, Alex.

[lateralus88]

Ignorant southerner? You don't really need the adjective there, Alex.

Well played, Mr. Hill. Well played.

[Gorille85]

Hmm Heritage... I think it'll fit better when the artwork will be revealed.

[Global Laziness]

Plus, if I remember correctly this album is supposed to have a kind of...70s feel to it. At least in some aspects.

Like Road Salt? Because that would be a significant disappointment for me if it was.

[Gorille85]

wut Road Salt is awesome.

[skydivingninja]

Plus, if I remember correctly this album is supposed to have a kind of...70s feel to it. At least in some aspects.

Like Road Salt? Because that would be a significant disappointment for me if it was.

I think Mikael said something about it being sort of fusiony or something.  Hopefully nothing like Road Salt.

[Sintheros]

Plus, if I remember correctly this album is supposed to have a kind of...70s feel to it. At least in some aspects.

Like Road Salt? Because that would be a significant disappointment for me if it was.

I think Mikael said something about it being sort of fusiony or something.  Hopefully nothing like Road Salt.

I like how everybody has the same exact thought when they hear "70's feel" now. Please nothing like Road Salt.

[Riceball]

Heriatige sounds like a cool title, similar vein to Watershed. The bow that I would draw is that both words can mean different things to different people.

Oh, and am excite 

[sonatafanica]

road salt is a cool album, all of you are boner fluffers


and what the fuck does it even have to do with Opeth

[The King in Crimson]

wut Road Salt is awesome.

[Global Laziness]

road salt is a cool album, all of you are boner fluffers


and what the fuck does it even have to do with Opeth

The notion of a recent album having a "70's sound".

[glaurung]

Heritage is a really great title. If it says anything about the sound of the album it makes me even more excited about the album.

[zxlkho]

Yeah, I like it.

[OsMosis2259]

Guys, DT+Opeth in September 

I can't explain how excited I am for this!

I don't get the hate on the album title... When I saw it I thought, "Yep that's Opeth"  If anything I think HERITAGE is a pretty pretty pretty good album title!

[skydivingninja]

road salt is a cool album, all of you are boner fluffers


and what the fuck does it even have to do with Opeth

The notion of a recent album having a "70's sound".

Which too be honest all the Inside Out "New Retro Prog" bands have been doing since the 90s and it still doesn't sound good.  Road Salt's just a recent example where I found it to go horribly wrong.  Except for "Sisters."

[Jirpo]

Mike Portnoy

I laughed

Good name too.

[toro]

I like the name sounds like an Opeth album.

[sonatafanica]

road salt is a cool album, all of you are boner fluffers


and what the fuck does it even have to do with Opeth

The notion of a recent album having a "70's sound".

Which too be honest all the Inside Out "New Retro Prog" bands have been doing since the 90s and it still doesn't sound good.  Road Salt's just a recent example where I found it to go horribly wrong.  Except for "Sisters."

I just don't see how it's that bad. Daniel said from the beginning that the album would have a dirty sound and, I quote, sound like "1976 on steroids".


but anyway i've never been terribly anal about production on albums so I'm sure I'll like it if it's good, and since Watershed is Opeth's best album so far i have high hopes.

[?]

Heritage sounds like a great title!

[ThroughHerEyesDude6]

Heritage sounds like a great title!

I concur. Besides, they'll find a way to make it grim and evil.

[skydivingninja]

Sonata, I don't really follow PoS, so I wouldn't have known thats how Daniel was marketing it, but regardless I'm just not a fan of that style 99% of the time.

You win for loving Watershed though.

[DarkEternalNight]

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their tenth album, "Heritage", on September 20 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was produced by OPETH vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt and was recorded earlier this year at Atlantis studios (formerly Metronome studios) in Stockholm. Mixing duties were handled by Steven Wilson (PORCUPINE TREE) and Åkerfeldt. Longtime collaborator Travis Smith also worked with Åkerfeldt to create, design and execute the album's artwork.

"Heritage" will be released in several configurations that will certainly incite the interest of OPETH's legion of fans, known for their passion for collecting and collectibles. The album will be released as a standard version; as a special edition loaded with extras; as a box set exclusive to the Roadrunner and the band's own official Omerch webstore; and as a double LP. There is something for every OPETH fan, thanks to this variety of options.

Commented Åkerfeldt, "It will be our 10th album/observation. I dig it; we all do. In fact, it feels like I've been building up to write for and participate on an album like this since I was 19."

Åkerfeldt went a little deeper and described the music contained within "Heritage", saying, "It's quite intense at times in some 'old' murky way, and quite beautiful and stark at times, if I may say so myself.

"It's obvious I'm going to say nice things about it since I wrote, basically, the whole piece, but I guess it will raise a few eyebrows and it certainly is an acquired taste.

"I think you'll need a slightly deeper understanding of our music as a whole to be able to appreciate this record.

"I've realized my influences for this album are so diverse that I can't really say what it sounds like.

"If I can compare it to any other band, it would have to be OPETH, but it's different from the stuff we've done before.

"I've listened a lot to ALICE COOPER for the last year, yet I can't say it sounds like 'No More Mr. Nice Guy'.

"I hope you'll like it once you hear it."

"Heritage" track listing:

01. Heritage
02. The Devil's Orchard
03. I Feel The Dark
04. Slither
05. Nepenthe
06. Haxprocess
07. Famine
08. The Lines In My Hand
09. Folklore
10. Marrow Of The Earth

OPETH will embark on a seven-week, headline tour of the U.S. Dates will be announced imminently.

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=158656