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01. Heritage 02. The Devil's Orchard 03. I Feel The Dark 04. Slither 05. Nepenthe 06. Häxprocess 07. Famine 08. The Lines In My Hand 09. Folklore 10. Marrow Of The Earth 11. Pyre [DVD bonus] 12. Face In The Snow [DVD bonus]
Additional info Written and produced by Mikael Åkerfeldt.
Mixed by Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt.
Engineered by Jens Borgen.
Mastered by Peter Mew at Abbey Road Studios.
"Slither" is a tribute to Ronnie James Dio.
Artwork by Travis Smith.
DVD contains a 5.1 mix of entire album, a "making of" documentary, and a card to download the bonus tracks Pyre and Face In The Snow.
The general consensus when a great band dares to move away from their original Death Metal sound is usually not positive. However Opeth have done it before masterfully with Damnation in 2003. They are back at it with one of the year's most anticipated albums, Heritage.
Cutting to the chase: Compared to their previous releases, Heritage lacks character. Despite the song structures being very progressive rock and the vocals being crazy good, the absence of catchy guitar riffs or memorable growls is a downer. One can positively recognize Opeth as the artist, especially since a lot of the songs borrow tidbits straight from the Ghost Reveries period. Certainly they manage to perpetuate a dark atmosphere throughout the album, but the mellowness of the whole thing is borderline irritating to someone expecting their trademark sound. I know we have been forewarned by Mikael Åkerfeldt himself about this being a throwback kind of release. Still, I believe this would be either catchier or more aggressive. Nevertheless the album does feature good moments, mostly from the jazz-infused portions of the songs.
Heritage poses more questions than answers. Have Opeth reached a creative cul-de-sac? Have they chucked their "Extreme Progressive Death Metal" for good? Have they finally shed their "Underground Garage Band" (I am quoting Akerfeldt from an earlier interview) and have ventured out into the Pantheon of the "mainstream" Gods from their hallowed underground temple so frequented by hordes of reverent worshipers?
I hope it is better than Watershed. That album proved to me that Opeth is a one trick pony who has become incredibly predictable.
Don't understand how they are a one trick pony. I don't like watershed and it took me years to enjoy Ghost reveries but I think that every album from Orchid to damnation has been interesting, good and quite varied.
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass
Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you.
I hope it is better than Watershed. That album proved to me that Opeth is a one trick pony who has become incredibly predictable.
Don't understand how they are a one trick pony. I don't like watershed and it took me years to enjoy Ghost reveries but I think that every album from Orchid to damnation has been interesting, good and quite varied.
Damnation was so-so at best. Growls add another dimension from which to play off, taking them away is just limiting them in my opinion. The growls sound good because they're juxtaposed with the cleans and vice-versa.
I think if you liked Watershed, you will like the new song; it is indeed very proggy and shows the band's technique; there also seem to be some moments of self-plagiarism.
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Savor what you feel and what you see
Things that may not seem important now
But may be tomorrow
I miss Mikael's demonic and immensely powerful growls. I miss the added dimension of those growls, as !J.O.O.E.! said. However, the new song is still an excellent song.
I love how my mention of the single word "pony" led to a delicious strain of fun and rediculous posts. Thanks everyone hahaha. You made me smile. If this album is good then I will be happy. Opeth has had a career of standouts.
The growls sound good because they're juxtaposed with the cleans and vice-versa.
I agree, the duel vocal style adds variety to the sound. That's why I like bands or albums with multiple vocalists, Therion and Avantasia in particular.
Also, there's a lot of comments for an album that hasn't been released yet.
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"Another day, another Doug."
"I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples."
" 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
Im waiting the album in the The Devil's Orchard ...
i need help ...i need the album
hi. feel free to condense your thoughts into one post in the future, rather then a one line post followed two minutes later by another 1-2 line post stating the same thing.
i've taken the liberty of deleting the first at it is superfluous.
slow down, think, and compile your thoughts rather than just posting stream of consciousness, ok?
My girlfriend pre-ordered the Special Edition + DVD + booklet for me as a birthday present. I have never pre-ordered anything or bought any CDs without having listened to them first. Hopr Heritage won't disappoint.
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Savor what you feel and what you see
Things that may not seem important now
But may be tomorrow