Calling all Opeth homos

[Hubster]

I think Burden was the standout for me, but keeping in mind that's considering I still feel it falls prey to negative characteristics that the rest of the record does.

I still feel Watershed is a very lacklustre experience, and certainly will gain praise, as Ghost Reveries did, from lesser experienced listeners or newer fans of Opeth and metal in general. I wouldn't recommend this record to anyone who has listened to metal seriously for over a decade, it simply compromises too much.

[Ender Rises]

*sigh* I haven't heard it yet, since I don't know where it leaked, but these opinions aren't making me feel very good. Only three songs with harsh vox? Are you kidding me?

EDIT: Downloading it now.

[Gold]

i cant wait to free up an hour to listen to this

the lotus eater is such a good song

[v2kv]

Originally Posted by Ender Rises

Only three songs with harsh vox? Are you kidding me?

That's what makes it awesome though, cause it builds up to those parts. Not to mention, Mikael's vocals just get better and better with each album.

[Qth]

For me its still the weaker parts of the album right now. :S
I think the growls have lower vol than ever before?

[Satan is My Stewardess]

Originally Posted by Hubster

I think Burden was the standout for me, but keeping in mind that's considering I still feel it falls prey to negative characteristics that the rest of the record does.

I still feel Watershed is a very lacklustre experience, and certainly will gain praise, as Ghost Reveries did, from lesser experienced listeners or newer fans of Opeth and metal in general. I wouldn't recommend this record to anyone who has listened to metal seriously for over a decade, it simply compromises too much.

I think a lot of those same 'experienced' heshers would suggest that this criticism can be applied to the whole of the band's catalog.

[Lord Kur]

pretentious. give me a break

[The_Lunar_Strain]

This is okay reminds me of the Grand Conjunction and kind of has a straight up death metal sound to it

Opeth has nothing wrong with them they make atmospheric music like black metal

[Ender Rises]

I'm halfway through my second listen. It's not as bad as GR, not as good as SL. It will probably end up exactly in the middle of my list.

[S<issors]

I don't come to Opeth for brutality anyway. The record is atmospheric, progressive, and just generally pretty damn good. Still Life it aint, but it has some of the best stuff they've written (The Lotus Eater, Burden). I think the second half drags slightly but all in all it's a great release from a great group (or a great guy, to be honest).