6. Oceansize – Frames (2007): Another recent addition to the list. Every song on this album is over 6 minutes, and they’re all absolutely incredible. These guys truly know how to make an epic prog rock song, with a little post rock influence in certain places. Despite how good their other albums are, I believe that this one is CLEARLY the best, and I’m a bit skeptical when people think otherwise tbh. Zantera should like this pick
Best songs: Trail of Fire, The Frame, Unfamiliar, Savant
5. Opeth – Blackwater Park (2001): My top metal album on this list (excluding number 3, which is more of a prog album…). Every song here is just brilliant, from the epic heavy riffs in the title track to the beautiful guitar work in Dirge For November. Mikael Akerfeldt did a fantastic job with everything on this album, particularly the vocals, which are probably my favorite in all of death metal. Amazing album.
Best songs: Blackwater Park, Dirge For November, The Drapery Falls, Bleak, The Leper Affinity