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Opeth - Heritage



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Release date: 14 September 2011
Style: Progressive rock

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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]

The Biggest Surprise Of 2011
Featured in "Getting Into: Opeth"

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.

Staff review by
Dream Taster
Rating:
7.8
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.

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published 20.09.2011 | Comments (134)

Guest review by
SauradipGhosh
Rating:
8.6
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?

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published 29.05.2012 | Comments (32)

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27.03.2011 - 19:11
RavenKing

Written by Troy Killjoy on 27.03.2011 at 18:43

Opeth are about as mainstream as Metallica these days.


Surely not as popular as Metallica. But, mainstream and accessible? Surely. I think everyone I know in real life who likes Opeth is not a metalhead.
Perhaps I get a false impression. I never cared at all for Opeth, as everything I heard from this band was extremely boring.
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They shake your hand and they smile and they buy you a drink
They say we'll be your friends we'll stick with you till the end
But everybody's only looking out for themselves
And you say who can you trust I'll tell you nobody
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28.03.2011 - 00:16
Chris Akerfeldt

Yep, it seems you all know the story haha...
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05.04.2011 - 16:15
Joey Filth

C'mon, new details already! Steven Wilson mentioned a few days ago that he's finished mixing the 'incredible new Opeth album'. Which means, it's only a matter of time before we get tracklistings and artwork and what not.
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07.04.2011 - 08:03
JunN_Vai

Written by Guest on 03.12.2010 at 17:25

First comment.

pertamax, gaaaannn.....
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08.04.2011 - 04:51
Void_Eater
Account deleted
Well, I just checked out Opeth for the first time this morning, and was unimpressed. Th alb um is good news for the thousands of fans on Metalstorm, but I'll pass.
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08.04.2011 - 18:21
Rating: 10
madrigal

Written by Guest on 27.03.2011 at 18:50

Haha, what on Earth makes you think Kanye West is producing this record?

it's just a ballshit
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09.05.2011 - 00:05
Rating: 6
Fat & Sassy!

Written by Doc G. on 10.01.2011 at 22:18

If they would go back and focus more on atmosphere like they used to as opposed to technicality, maybe I would get excited about it.


This. Although, based off your vote for Damnation, it looks like you hated it. I thought that album was super atmosphere-focused... which is why *I* love it.

Oh and this probably wouldn't be a popular idea, but I'd be pretty happy if Opeth released an album full of songs like Burden. It would be pretty sexy-fresh if you ask me.
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09.05.2011 - 00:51
Doc G.
Full Grown Hoser
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 09.05.2011 at 00:05

Written by Doc G. on 10.01.2011 at 22:18

If they would go back and focus more on atmosphere like they used to as opposed to technicality, maybe I would get excited about it.


This. Although, based off your vote for Damnation, it looks like you hated it. I thought that album was super atmosphere-focused... which is why *I* love it.

Oh and this probably wouldn't be a popular idea, but I'd be pretty happy if Opeth released an album full of songs like Burden. It would be pretty sexy-fresh if you ask me.

Part of what attracts (or attracted) me about Opeth was the variation. Damnation had absolutely none. It was a bit of a borefest.
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09.05.2011 - 00:54
Rating: 8
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Sexy fresh? lol

I'm hoping they can still surprise me.
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29

Like you could kiss my ass.


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09.05.2011 - 01:22
Rating: 6
Fat & Sassy!

Written by Doc G. on 09.05.2011 at 00:51

Part of what attracts (or attracted) me about Opeth was the variation. Damnation had absolutely none. It was a bit of a borefest.


I can understand that. It does seem like one big song (which is why I think it arguably stays soothing). It seems they had one idea... and then just rolled with that one idea the whole album.

Written by BloodTears on 09.05.2011 at 00:54

Sexy fresh? lol


Well, yeah. Whenever I hear Burden, I think *smooth*. And well... sexy-fresh is just another way I like to describe such feelings the song provokes. XD
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09.05.2011 - 10:37
X-Ray Rod
Skandino
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 09.05.2011 at 01:22

Well, yeah. Whenever I hear Burden, I think *smooth*. And well... sexy-fresh is just another way I like to describe such feelings the song provokes. XD


Weird... I really like Damnation but Burden is such a MEH song it's unbelievable, the keyboard solo is chessy as hell too.
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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.
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09.05.2011 - 11:00
Rating: 6
Fat & Sassy!

Written by X-Ray Rod on 09.05.2011 at 10:37

Written by Fat & Sassy! on 09.05.2011 at 01:22

Well, yeah. Whenever I hear Burden, I think *smooth*. And well... sexy-fresh is just another way I like to describe such feelings the song provokes. XD


Weird... I really like Damnation but Burden is such a MEH song it's unbelievable, the keyboard solo is chessy as hell too.


Eh, to each his own, I suppose. The keyboard solo is my favorite part of the song. Very blues-rock inspired. I found it fantastic and very fitting. The whole song packs a big *sincere*-sounding emotional punch, I think. Something a good amount of the rest of the album lacks.

But, uh... I think we are digressing. This thread is about their new album, no?
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09.05.2011 - 16:33
X-Ray Rod
Skandino
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 09.05.2011 at 11:00

But, uh... I think we are digressing. This thread is about their new album, no?


Of course of course... II'm going to rewrite my previous post so it can be on-topic:

"I wish there will be no songs like Burden in this new album"
There, fixed just for you ]:<
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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.
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09.05.2011 - 17:33
Rating: 8
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 09.05.2011 at 11:00

Written by X-Ray Rod on 09.05.2011 at 10:37

Written by Fat & Sassy! on 09.05.2011 at 01:22

Well, yeah. Whenever I hear Burden, I think *smooth*. And well... sexy-fresh is just another way I like to describe such feelings the song provokes. XD


Weird... I really like Damnation but Burden is such a MEH song it's unbelievable, the keyboard solo is chessy as hell too.


Eh, to each his own, I suppose. The keyboard solo is my favorite part of the song. Very blues-rock inspired. I found it fantastic and very fitting. The whole song packs a big *sincere*-sounding emotional punch, I think. Something a good amount of the rest of the album lacks.

But, uh... I think we are digressing. This thread is about their new album, no?


I like "Burden" a lot, so I'm with Fat on this one. Kinda like I like "Road Salt One" and a lot of people don't.
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29

Like you could kiss my ass.


My Instagram
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09.05.2011 - 18:00
Rating: 6
Fat & Sassy!

Written by X-Ray Rod on 09.05.2011 at 16:33

Written by Fat & Sassy! on 09.05.2011 at 11:00

But, uh... I think we are digressing. This thread is about their new album, no?


Of course of course... II'm going to rewrite my previous post so it can be on-topic:

"I wish there will be no songs like Burden in this new album"
There, fixed just for you ]:<


... I'll allow it. >:[

Written by BloodTears on 09.05.2011 at 17:33

I like "Burden" a lot, so I'm with Fat on this one. Kinda like I like "Road Salt One" and a lot of people don't.


I guess we just aren't metal enough to think otherwise... ;-;
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09.05.2011 - 18:25
Rating: 8
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Yes, we're definitely posers.

As for the Opeth album, Wilson said it was excellent, I'll believe him for now.
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29

Like you could kiss my ass.


My Instagram
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09.05.2011 - 19:07
Rating: 6
Fat & Sassy!

Written by BloodTears on 09.05.2011 at 18:25

As for the Opeth album, Wilson said it was excellent, I'll believe him for now.


Steven Wilson? Guy is such an Opeth fanboy. He would say that about anything they put out.
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09.05.2011 - 19:19
Rating: 8
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Written by Fat & Sassy! on 09.05.2011 at 19:07

Written by BloodTears on 09.05.2011 at 18:25

As for the Opeth album, Wilson said it was excellent, I'll believe him for now.


Steven Wilson? Guy is such an Opeth fanboy. He would say that about anything they put out.


Oh, shush!
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29

Like you could kiss my ass.


My Instagram
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26.05.2011 - 18:11
Rating: 9
andreosokin
SOUNDERY
Heritage... already feels creepy
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26.05.2011 - 19:56
João Pirucas
Mr. Piruson
Omg, I always love the song titles!
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27.05.2011 - 12:40
Rating: 7
advent

1 Have it, how?!!
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28.05.2011 - 03:22
Rating: 5
Obvious troll is obvious...
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28.05.2011 - 10:23
Rating: 6
Zender 1.8
Indestructible
It is going to be awesome!!
i am sure about that!!
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28.05.2011 - 14:18
Rating: 6
Ace Frawley
The Spaceman
Looking forward to this release.
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The sun shines over The Fool...
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30.05.2011 - 14:10
Shash.growler

How do 2 ppl have it?!?!?! :O
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01.06.2011 - 19:20
Rating: 8
BehzadSh

Written by Shash.growler on 30.05.2011 at 14:10

How do 2 ppl have it?!?!?! :O


I think it's Mike Akerfeldt )
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http://www.last.fm/user/behzadsh
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01.06.2011 - 19:48
Chris Akerfeldt

No, It's his cousin... me...
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01.06.2011 - 20:31
(((O)))

That cover art sparked my interest for Opeth again, I might check this out.
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01.06.2011 - 20:53
Rating: 6
Fat & Sassy!

Written by (((O))) on 01.06.2011 at 20:31

That cover art sparked my interest for Opeth again, I might check this out.


Yeah, it screams obscure 70's prog to me.
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02.06.2011 - 06:24
Rating: 9
ToMegaTherion

I'm looking forward to yet another Opeth album, they have never failed to impress me.

I might go hunting for samples!!!
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