Author Topic: The official Opeth thread v. In Cauda Venenum (Read 180875 times)

BlackInk · « **Reply #770 on:** July 18, 2016, 11:06:23 AM »

Indeed.

TioJorge · « **Reply #771 on:** July 18, 2016, 11:15:45 AM »

Fucking gorgeous artwork, I love the hell out of that! Interesting track listing as well; not only the names but the multiple continuations and reprises of songs. I'm not going to go using the now-apparently-blanket-term of "concept album" but it'd sure be interesting if this told a bit of a story, even if it wasn't as structured. Either that or they just broke up a couple songs, which I'm leaning towards.

Mladen · « **Reply #772 on:** July 18, 2016, 11:16:37 AM »

That's one original album cover. I really dig it.

Also, do I see a Sojourn in there?

Zydar · « **Reply #773 on:** July 18, 2016, 11:50:44 AM »

Yikes

Evermind · « **Reply #774 on:** July 18, 2016, 11:51:50 AM »

Wow, awesome album art. Not too sold on "Sorceress 2" and "Persephone (Slight Return)", especially the "slight return" part, but hey, as long as music is great.

adace · « **Reply #775 on:** July 18, 2016, 12:06:16 PM »

Awesome art indeed. Definitely one of my most anticipated albums of 2016.

Sacul · « **Reply #776 on:** July 18, 2016, 12:11:22 PM »

I'm not big into Opeth besides Damnation, but I guess I'll check this one regardless.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #777 on:** July 18, 2016, 02:17:33 PM »

Those song titles are (mostly) very Opeth

Onno · « **Reply #778 on:** July 18, 2016, 03:29:03 PM »

That cover art is seriously awesome.

pogoowner · « **Reply #779 on:** July 18, 2016, 03:51:55 PM »

Let's see how many people get pissed off when it ends up sounding like a Camel album.

ChuckSteak · « **Reply #780 on:** July 18, 2016, 04:34:29 PM »

I hope it sounds better than their last two albums.

KevShmev · « **Reply #781 on:** July 18, 2016, 05:01:37 PM »

The last album was terrific, so if they top that, I'll be more than pleased.

fadetoblackdude7 · « **Reply #782 on:** July 18, 2016, 05:20:09 PM »

Amazing artwork, but some of those song titles sound strange lol. But hey, all about the music!

wolfking · « **Reply #783 on:** July 18, 2016, 05:20:46 PM »

I hope they go back to some heavier shit, but I'm not holding my breath. Great cover though.

pogoowner · « **Reply #784 on:** July 18, 2016, 05:44:11 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 18, 2016, 05:20:46 PM

I hope they go back to some heavier shit, but I'm not holding my breath. Great cover though.

I honestly think it's more likely to be Swedish folk music than it is to get particularly heavy again.

wolfking · « **Reply #785 on:** July 18, 2016, 06:32:00 PM »

Quote from: pogoowner on July 18, 2016, 05:44:11 PM

Quote from: wolfking on July 18, 2016, 05:20:46 PM
I hope they go back to some heavier shit, but I'm not holding my breath. Great cover though.
I honestly think it's more likely to be Swedish folk music than it is to get particularly heavy again.

*sigh* Yeah, I know.

Polarbear · « **Reply #786 on:** July 18, 2016, 10:16:36 PM »

While Still Life is still my favorite Opeth album, i'm actually hoping that they don't go back to their old style.

I love the direction they are going with these new Opeth albums, and i hope that they continue to evolve their new sound on "Sorceress". And if the studio teasers are anything to go by, i will be more than happy!

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #787 on:** July 19, 2016, 12:01:55 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on July 18, 2016, 05:01:37 PM

The last album was terrific, so if they top that, I'll be more than pleased.

This.

And cool cover, but the titles make me think of D&D games or Baldur's Gate or Skyrim etc., maybe it's a concept record about role playing games?

gazinwales · « **Reply #788 on:** July 19, 2016, 04:53:30 AM »

One thing is for sure, signed to NB there will be a big over priced deluxe mail order exclusive.

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #789 on:** July 20, 2016, 07:53:56 AM »

I find it really interesting that Opeth left Roadrunner because Dream Theater have made it sound like Roadrunner is the best label ever. I guess Opeth did not have as great an experience with Roadrunner as Dream Theater did.

Mosh · « **Reply #790 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:32:00 AM »

Is DT really having a bad experience with them? Aside from the Astonishing fiasco, it seems Roadrunner has been really good for them. The releases (in terms of special editions and such) have increased in quality and the band has gotten a bit more promotion.

mikeyd23 · « **Reply #791 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:50:22 AM »

Quote from: Mosh on July 20, 2016, 08:32:00 AM

Is DT really having a bad experience with them? Aside from the Astonishing fiasco, it seems Roadrunner has been really good for them. The releases (in terms of special editions and such) have increased in quality and the band has gotten a bit more promotion.

Wut? As far as we know DT are happy with Roadrunner. Who said any different?

BlackInk · « **Reply #792 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:52:42 AM »

I think he just misread Xanadu's post.

TioJorge · « **Reply #793 on:** July 20, 2016, 10:16:19 AM »

I misread it the exact same way before proceeding, so yeah. But I'd also be interested in hearing the "why". Then again maybe it was a simple want for change and wasn't a big deal at all.

Mosh · « **Reply #794 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:06:30 PM »

Yep, misread. My bad.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #795 on:** July 21, 2016, 12:24:52 AM »

I GUESS IT WAS ALL JUST A BIG MOSHUNDERSTANDING HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

ha

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #796 on:** July 22, 2016, 06:26:20 AM »

I edited the post to hopefully make more sense. For some reason, I can't type what I want to say in a way that actually sounds good.

? · « **Reply #797 on:** July 24, 2016, 03:07:05 AM »

Quote from: fadetoblackdude7 on July 18, 2016, 05:20:09 PM

Amazing artwork, but some of those song titles sound strange lol. But hey, all about the music!

This.

Quote from: TheOutlawXanadu on July 20, 2016, 07:53:56 AM

I find it really interesting that Opeth left Roadrunner because Dream Theater have made it sound like Roadrunner is the best label ever. I guess Opeth did not have as great an experience with Roadrunner as Dream Theater did.

At least the US first week sales of PC were about 1/3 lower than those of Heritage, so the band and/or management may have been unhappy with the way the album was promoted. I've also read about other bands (like Type O Negative) having some negative experiences with RR, which led to them leaving the label. However, it's also possible that Nuclear Blast simply offered a better deal for Opeth this time around.

Quote from: gazinwales on July 19, 2016, 04:53:30 AM

One thing is for sure, signed to NB there will be a big over priced deluxe mail order exclusive.

Meh, deluxe box sets are the norm for big names these days, regardless of label.

PROGdrummer · « **Reply #798 on:** July 24, 2016, 10:00:41 AM »

I seem to remember something around the time that Pale Communion came out, like the release was pushed back so that RoadRunner could spend more time promoting Black Stone Cherry or something. Don't quote me on that but that sticks out in my mind.

Hard to believe that Pale Communion came out in 2014, I barely remember anything from that year besides Devy's stuff and The Contortionist.

goo-goo · « **Reply #799 on:** July 24, 2016, 12:47:12 PM »

Megadeth also left Roadrruner and Mustaine had some negative things to say about them on the lack of promotion.

? · « **Reply #800 on:** July 25, 2016, 02:12:58 AM »

Quote from: PROGdrummer on July 24, 2016, 10:00:41 AM

I seem to remember something around the time that Pale Communion came out, like the release was pushed back so that RoadRunner could spend more time promoting Black Stone Cherry or something. Don't quote me on that but that sticks out in my mind.

I remember the official reason was that the artwork wasn't done yet or sth like that.

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #801 on:** July 25, 2016, 03:01:03 AM »

Quote from: ? on July 24, 2016, 03:07:05 AM

At least the US first week sales of PC were about 1/3 lower than those of Heritage, so the band and/or management may have been unhappy with the way the album was promoted.

Could be lack of promotion but could also be that Heritage wasn't universally loved and people were careful because Pale Communion seemed to go in the same direction. Until Heritage I was a first day buyer, Pale Communion I previewed on spotify before I decided to buy it.

home · « **Reply #802 on:** July 25, 2016, 01:21:36 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Olffy8UPwbo Nice studio report. The riff at the ends is quite heavy

Tyrias · « **Reply #803 on:** July 25, 2016, 01:23:36 PM »

I love it when bands do that kind of stuff to promote their albums. Also, nice riff.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #804 on:** July 25, 2016, 02:07:43 PM »

Sounds good, keeping my hopes up they will give me an album I can truly fall in love with

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