So, assuming the Opeth fans can move on from my disdain for Nevermore...I'm gonna go ahead with a Opeth Top 20. I'm thinking I'll make it its own thread, but to kick things off I'll let you know my terms of reference and also the songs which don't make the "assessment cut" (ie, songs I know wouldn't make it into my top 20).
First and foremost, Opeth was my first "band" (in 2002), by which I mean I went out a bought all their CDs, listened to them constantly and thought sexy thoughts about them. They kind of led me to where I am now. I don't listen to much death metal any more (actively listen, I still hear it on radio, from my brother, friends etc); early Opeth are really the exception.
So, I'm going to look at Opeth album released tracks only. This means, no covers, no re-released demos, no one-offs etc. By my reckoning, that means there is 64 tracks over 9 albums. Please correct me if I'm wrong!
These are the tracks that didn't make the cut:
Advent
Black Rose Immortal
By the Pain I See in Others
Coil
For Absent Friends
Karma
Madrigal
Nectar
Requiem
Silhouette
The Twilight is my Robe
Most of those are bridging tracks I know, but hey, they count.
So, early comments? I'm looking to do, say, 2 write-ups a day over the course of two working weeks starting on Monday 4 April. I'm in the best country in the world, so my times won't match up to pretty much anyone on the board. Could be a good thing, but could also lead to alot of comments for me to answer at any given time if this thing is well subscribed (which I hope it will be
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Let your journey into my Opeth-psyche begin!