Author Topic: The official Opeth thread v. Bring on the new album! (Read 193602 times)

Onno · « **Reply #910 on:** March 30, 2013, 04:53:49 AM »

Quote from: BlackInk on March 30, 2013, 03:26:35 AM

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/opeth-fredrik-20130329/?cmpid=20130329/opeth/facebook/news-link/writing&utm_source=roadrunner&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=opeth-writing-03292013

Opeth is currently writing material for their next album.

Silver Tears · « **Reply #911 on:** March 30, 2013, 05:39:14 AM »

Woop!

TioJorge · « **Reply #912 on:** March 30, 2013, 10:01:24 AM »

AWESOME BLOSSOM!!!! Ohhhh I can't wait to hear what they come up with

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #913 on:** March 30, 2013, 09:55:19 PM »

Quote from: BlackInk on March 30, 2013, 03:26:35 AM

https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/opeth-fredrik-20130329/?cmpid=20130329/opeth/facebook/news-link/writing&utm_source=roadrunner&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=opeth-writing-03292013

Opeth is currently writing material for their next album.

Interesting.

Orthogonal · « **Reply #914 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:44:11 PM »

I've already tempered my expectations for their next release. Just wait and see.

Interesting that Fredrik is quick to point out this is a new direction from Heritage, but not a "step back". I'd imagine the majority of the fan base would be just fine with a step back to pre-Heritage material.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #915 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:50:10 PM »

Quote from: Orthogonal on March 31, 2013, 06:44:11 PM

I'd imagine the majority of the fan base would be just fine with a step back to pre-Heritage material.

Very true.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #916 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:14:55 PM »

I really need to start spending several hours a week on youtube in search of new bands. A combination of me getting burnt out on shit I've listened to for years as well as bands that were mainstays for me just declining in general has made me pretty damn musically stagnant.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #917 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:15:34 PM »

Whatcha feelin as of late Floyd? I can help you on this frontier B)

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #918 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:24:03 PM »

I didn't like Heritage much, but somehow its more awesome in 5.1.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #919 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:28:06 PM »

Quote from: black_floyd on March 31, 2013, 07:14:55 PM

I really need to start spending several hours a week on youtube in search of new bands. A combination of me getting burnt out on shit I've listened to for years as well as bands that were mainstays for me just declining in general has made me pretty damn musically stagnant.

I was trying to get you into Floater. $:-\$

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #920 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:36:55 PM »

Quote from: Dark Castle on March 31, 2013, 07:15:34 PM

Whatcha feelin as of late Floyd? I can help you on this frontier B)

Virtually nothing, sadly enough. I did find myself enjoy Into Eternity's album, The Scattering of Ashes, quite a bit the other day though. It'd been a while so I'd forgotten how awesome they are.

I guess straightforward, non-gimmicky, thoroughly impressive metal should work well and thanks for the help

Quote from: DebraKadabra on March 31, 2013, 07:28:06 PM

I was trying to get you into Floater. $:-\$

They had their moments with me but just didn't hold up unfortunately. I have the feeling that it was bad timing since I probably would've liked 'em pretty well had I discovered them well before all the metal/proggy nerdcore I've spent the majority of my 1999-present listening to. I guess they just sound somewhat lacking after being spoiled by DT/Opeth/Spiral Architect/etc. for so damn long.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #921 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:39:34 PM »

Quote from: black_floyd on March 31, 2013, 07:36:55 PM

Quote from: DebraKadabra on March 31, 2013, 07:28:06 PM
I was trying to get you into Floater. $:-\$

They had their moments with me but just didn't hold up unfortunately. I have the feeling that it was bad timing since I probably would've liked 'em pretty well had I discovered them well before all the metal/proggy nerdcore I've spent the majority of my 1999-present listening to. I guess they just sound somewhat lacking after being spoiled by DT/Opeth/Spiral Architect/etc. for so damn long.

Fair enough.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #922 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:41:36 PM »

Maybe look into some music that is not metal?

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #923 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:45:21 PM »

Sure thing. Suggestions?

Dark Castle · « **Reply #924 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:46:39 PM »

Quote from: black_floyd on March 31, 2013, 07:45:21 PM

Sure thing. Suggestions?

im almost certain you won't like her, but Grimes is fucking awesome.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #925 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:48:11 PM »

Seeing as you're a big fan of Opeth, how about some... Abba?

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #926 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:51:25 PM »

Quote from: black_floyd on March 31, 2013, 07:45:21 PM

Sure thing. Suggestions?

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=36316.0

ColdFireYYZ · « **Reply #927 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:52:55 PM »

I can't wait for the new album. I loved Heritage so my expectations are a bit high.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #928 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:55:33 PM »

If its going in the hard rock direction Akerfeldt hinted at, consider me lukewarm
Heritage has its moments and I expect the next to be similar, nothing great but something alright every once and awhile

BlackInk · « **Reply #929 on:** April 01, 2013, 02:55:29 AM »

Even though Heritage isn't at all among my favorite Opeth albums my respect for the band was actually boosted with it's release. I just found it cool that they feel comfortable enough to do exactly what they want with an album and step aside from their usual sound like that.

Nihil-Morari · « **Reply #930 on:** April 01, 2013, 03:10:20 AM »

Heritage is the album that clicked with me. I like Damnation and Watershed, but I always dreamt of a combination of those albums. Heritage was that album, seeing them going back, stylewise, isn't really making my mouth water.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #931 on:** April 01, 2013, 06:33:21 AM »

I had a dream last night that I was watching a youtube trailer for the new Opeth album.

It was all smokey and green, and the word "Beast" was formed out of the wisps. Then you heard some clean guitar parts and a deep, layered, somber, ominous acapella intro from Mikael and company. Then the smoke blew away, said "coming soon," and then all the members of Opeth were standing in cloaks. They took off their hoods and fired magical blue arrows from magical blue bows at the screen before the video ended.

You heard it here first. The new album is called Beast and will feature an evil acapella intro.

Mladen · « **Reply #932 on:** April 01, 2013, 07:42:01 AM »

I'd love that.

On a side note, Blackwater park (the album) is growing on me immensely. I used to think it's inferior to Still life and Deliverance because the second half of the album didn't do it for me as much as the first half did, but Dirge for November and The Funeral portrait are finally clicking big time. I'm still having a hard time digesting the title track, we'll see what happens...

Sketchy · « **Reply #933 on:** April 01, 2013, 07:55:08 AM »

POET ERLBERRM

(Heritage was awesome, I am excited).

BlackInk · « **Reply #934 on:** April 01, 2013, 07:58:29 AM »

Quote from: Mladen on April 01, 2013, 07:42:01 AM

I'd love that.

On a side note, Blackwater park (the album) is growing on me immensely. I used to think it's inferior to Still life and Deliverance because the second half of the album didn't do it for me as much as the first half did, but Dirge for November and The Funeral portrait are finally clicking big time. I'm still having a hard time digesting the title track, we'll see what happens...

The title track is awesome, one of two songs so far I really like on the album.

Quote from: skydivingninja on April 01, 2013, 06:33:21 AM

You heard it here first. The new album is called Beast and will feature an evil acapella intro.

And the cover art will be green smoke and blue bows and arrows?

? · « **Reply #935 on:** April 01, 2013, 07:58:43 AM »

Mikael's latest description of the kind of music he wants to make was interesting, so I'm looking forward to hear what they'll come up with.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #936 on:** April 01, 2013, 12:13:46 PM »

Quote from: skydivingninja on April 01, 2013, 06:33:21 AM

I had a dream last night that I was watching a youtube trailer for the new Opeth album.

It was all smokey and green, and the word "Beast" was formed out of the wisps. Then you heard some clean guitar parts and a deep, layered, somber, ominous acapella intro from Mikael and company. Then the smoke blew away, said "coming soon," and then all the members of Opeth were standing in cloaks. They took off their hoods and fired magical blue arrows from magical blue bows at the screen before the video ended.

You heard it here first. The new album is called Beast and will feature an evil acapella intro.

Sketchy · « **Reply #937 on:** April 01, 2013, 02:09:33 PM »

This is where Akerfeldt actually does that to screw with your head.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #938 on:** April 01, 2013, 09:49:45 PM »

Quote from: skydivingninja on April 01, 2013, 06:33:21 AM

I had a dream last night that I was watching a youtube trailer for the new Opeth album.

It was all smokey and green, and the word "Beast" was formed out of the wisps. Then you heard some clean guitar parts and a deep, layered, somber, ominous acapella intro from Mikael and company. Then the smoke blew away, said "coming soon," and then all the members of Opeth were standing in cloaks. They took off their hoods and fired magical blue arrows from magical blue bows at the screen before the video ended.

You heard it here first. The new album is called Beast and will feature an evil acapella intro.

One of the funniest posts I've seen here in a while because it sounds just off kilter enough to be something Mike would orchestrate and it wouldn't surprise me at all given their ability to annoy me through putting "originality"/"expanding their horizons" ahead of shit I'd legitimately enjoy ever since Watershed.

Big Hath · « **Reply #939 on:** April 01, 2013, 09:55:19 PM »

sounds kinda cool to me

Index · « **Reply #940 on:** April 01, 2013, 09:59:53 PM »

I know people will probably disagree with me... but I honestly hope they build upon what they started on Heritage. It's my my second favorite Opeth album next to Blackwater Park. I love the sound they found on that album and the production is just ace!

ColdFireYYZ · « **Reply #941 on:** April 01, 2013, 10:09:02 PM »

Quote from: Index on April 01, 2013, 09:59:53 PM

I know people will probably disagree with me... but I honestly hope they build upon what they started on Heritage. It's my my second favorite Opeth album next to Blackwater Park. I love the sound they found on that album and the production is just ace!

Same here. I loved Heritage and it's also my second favorite Opeth album (after Damnation). Maybe it's because I'm more of a prog rock fan versus a metal/prog metal fan but I really liked the sound and atmosphere of Heritage. I also think that the songwriting was very good on it too, which probably puts me in the minority.

KevShmev · « **Reply #942 on:** April 01, 2013, 11:51:23 PM »

Quote from: Index on April 01, 2013, 09:59:53 PM

I know people will probably disagree with me... but I honestly hope they build upon what they started on Heritage.

I agree, but with better songwriting. Don't get me wrong, I think all of the songs on Heritage are good, but most of them are merely that: just good. Give me that vibe and style, but with great songwriting, and I will eat that shit up with a spoon.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #943 on:** April 01, 2013, 11:56:13 PM »

I like the magical blue bows

Honestly, I'd love for something more cohesive, if he refuses to do harsh vocals on new records, then at least be able to justify it. Heritage wandered to much and I felt some bits could have been better if he'd done harsh vocals instead if clean vocals

Zantera · « **Reply #944 on:** April 02, 2013, 02:01:18 AM »

I don't think the problem with Heritage was that it sounded different, but that it was new territory for the band at the time, and it takes time to master something. I still think it was good, but an album in that style could be even better. Look at the early albums, few people consider Orchid or Morningrise to be the peak of their sound, but after that they released My Arms, Your Hearse, Still Life and Blackwater Park.

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