Opeth

[i am the robots]

I didn't hold out because the cd woun't be released in SA for a long time...if ever.

Ill just have to import it anyhow.

/third-world

Where in SA?

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Cape Town, why?

South Africa tho right??

[suspect]

Well after a first listen I can say, Opeth did not dissappoint. I'm going to have to listen more before I can write a review, but my first impressions are ****ing great. I'm loving everything, but especially all the guitar solos.

[Lateralias]

Baying of the Hounds grew on me so quickly! This song is heavy, but has great softer moments. I'm loving the permanent addition of the keyboards from Pear. Can't wait to buy this tomorrow.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

His name is spelled Per...not Pear! LOL :D

But yes, TBOTH is my fav at the moment.

[relliK]

"His words are flies
Swarming towards the true insects
Feasting on buried dreams
And spreading decay upon your skin
His eyes spew forth a darkness
That cut through and paralyze
Casts light upon your secrets
Forced to confront your enemies"

I love that!Especially the last 2 lines.

[Kage]

Man, I never downloaded the leak, and it comes out tommorow. I'm going to go pick it up right after school tommorow, I can't wait.

[Iron Man]

Man, I never downloaded the leak, and it comes out tommorow. I'm going to go pick it up right after school tommorow, I can't wait.

Same here, and with my luck the store would say they get the shipment a day late :\

[Kage]

You wouldn't believe the horror stories I had with the NIN Cd. I having a feeling, though, that I'll be able to get it pretty easily.

[Iron Man]

You wouldn't believe the horror stories I had with the NIN Cd. I having a feeling, though, that I'll be able to get it pretty easily.

Granted, Opeth are signed with Roadrunner now, and even if I don't totally like that choice, their stuff should be a little easier to find now.

[Kage]

Best Buy has stocked most of their albums since Deliverance came out, and there's another record store down the street that will definately have it, there shouldn't be a problem. But, yeah, it probably will be more widely available under Roadrunner.

[i am the robots]

I'm going to the Whitehall FYE, since nobody here, except like 3 other people are local, I'll explain with one sentence: IT'S ****ING CORPERATE BACKED MUSIC STORE THAT SOMEHOW TURNED INTO A METAL WAREHOUSE.

[Shadows]

^^^ It's also horendously overpriced. I bought one CD there and swore never to do that again.

w00t, Ghost Reveries out now everywhere except US. Once I get some lyrical quotes I'll have a review up for it...

[Darkness]

Not in Canada either...

[Shadows]

I think it was all of North America that had to wait until tomarrow.

[Darkness]

:upset: Oh well, I couldn't buy it tell tomorrow anyway.

[sHaZaM11]

*sniff*
why does it have to be us North Americans that have to wait..

[Darkness]

Its because the stupid USA is getting punished for the mindless waring.

[sHaZaM11]

but why Canada!
What have we done to deserve this one extra day without Ghost Reveries.
Or what havn't we done..

[Darkness]

Agreed...

[sHaZaM11]

Um, for people who bought the album : how much did it cost? I want to know how poor I will be after tomorrow.

[Kage]

Its because the stupid USA is getting punished for the mindless waring.
...Or maybe because it's always been that CDs are always released on Tuesday in the United States? :rolleyes:

I'll be able to get the album at Best Buy for $9.99, which is a great deal.

[Darkness]

...Or maybe because it's always been that CDs are always released on Tuesday in the United States? :rolleyes:

Having trouble noticing a joke their eh Kage? :rolleyes:

[Kage]

I got the joke.

[bucket]

I went to Sam Goody today just to be sure to get it tomorrow. I was looking around and I saw 5 different Opeth CDs in stock. It blew my mind since they only ever have BWP and the D's.

Then I saw a Porcupine Tree CD that wasn't In Absentia or Deadwing. Another shock. I bought Up the Downstairs :D.

I get to check out and the cashier has heard of and enjoys both PT and Opeth. It was the first time I have met anyone who likes either without me whoring the bands to them first.

It made me happy.

... and then I remembered I was going to get a new Opeth album the next day.

:D

/still Lamentationless :(

[alan_pfeifer]

ive heard of opeth, but i havent really heard their songs, i 2 think that there are no more good bands out there, could you tell me some good songs to download?

The Drapery Falls. That's all you need. If that doesn't get you hooked, then I don't know what.

[i am the robots]

I suggest The Drapery Falls, Reverie/Harlequin Forest, To Bid You Farewell, Demon Of The Fall, The Moor, Master's Apprentices, Death Whispered A Lullaby, and The Apostle In Triumph.

[my favorite song from each album].

[Darkness]

Massive Opeth website update.

[Shadows]

I noticed. I They eliminated the intro page but the rest of it looks about the same.

[Darkness]

They added Pers picture to the Bios, but no Bio yet. :lol:

[Shadows]

I found that funny as well. :lol:

[Lateralias]

His name is spelled Per...not Pear! LOL :D

But yes, TBOTH is my fav at the moment.

Yeah yeah I know but it is closely pronounced like pear. Just some name humour here.

[Deth]

I am really tempted to ask the mods to change my name to Ghost of Perdition, because, you know, that would totally own.

[dirge for november]

I'm going to go pick up the albumas soon as I get a chance. I actually held out listening to songs. This way its gonna be a big surprise when I hear it. :)

[Deth]

Whoa, check it:

Sweden's OPETH have posted the following message on their official web site:

"Roadrunner Records has set the release date for 'Ghost Reveries' on the 29th of August (Europe and world) + 30th of August for North America. The record will be released on regular CD, double vinyl as well as a later limited edition hardback deluxe CD! A shorter edit version of 'The Grand Conjuration' will see a single release in the near future. Included on the disc is the edit version as well as the full 10-minute + version and another edit of the 'Ghost of Perdition' track. A video for 'The Grand Conjuration' (edit) was also shot in Los Angeles/USA with director Bill Yukich.

"OPETH recently returned home from the first ever Sounds of the Underground North American tour where the band shared the stage with LAMB OF GOD, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, CLUTCH, GWAR and more. During the first weeks of the tour Martin Lopez became seriously ill and had to fly back home to Sweden for treatment. He's currently under supervision and is doing well and we hope for a swift recovery and return to his natural habitat....behind the drums. Legendary basher Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARK ANGEL, DEATH, TESTAMENT and more) filled in for Lopez during the Sounds of the Underground tour for the last 16 gigs as well as participating in the video shoot for 'The Grand Conjuration'. A temporary replacement has been found in BLOODBATH/WITCHERY/NIFELHEIM drummer Martin Axenrot, who will take over Lopez duties until he's fully recovered.

"Norwegian prog metallers EXTOL has been confirmed as support for the upcoming September European tour. A third band is likely to be added to the bill as well. Another European tour will take place in November/December and will be more extensive than the imminent September tour.

"Legendary BBC radio has invited OPETH for a recording session in December. This recording will then be aired on British radio in the near future. More details on this as it unfolds.

"Mikael Åkerfeldt has recorded vocals for a track destined for the upcoming Roadrunner 25 Years compilation CD. The song 'Roads' was written by TYPE O NEGATIVE keyboardist Josh Silver. Mikael recorded the vocals while on the Sounds of the Underground tour in Atlanta/Georgia with guitarist/now producer/engineer James Murphy. Mr. Murphy is currently working with the much talked about DEATH tribute CD, which will include appearances from Mikael Åkerfeldt ('Pull the Plug') as well as Martin Lopez and Martin Mendez and Peter Lindgren."

[Arrakakaka]

Cool news. I hope Lopez is alright..

[Deth]

Me too, Gene isn't the same, even if he can play all the stuff.

[Darkness]

Genes awesome, he did a perfect job. Suck it up.

[GOT the GUDS 112]

I had heard that the reason he couldn't finish the tour because of a genetic blood disease...that's serious stuff, and doesn't seem like it bodes well for his career :upset:

<----Anyway, my avatar, fresh from Keef*







*no stealing please

[sHaZaM11]

That avatar is hypnotic...
*glares*

[Hells Bells]

I had heard that the reason he couldn't finish the tour because of a genetic blood disease...that's serious stuff, and doesn't seem like it bodes well for his career :upset:

<----Anyway, my avatar, fresh from Keef*







*no stealing please

No, especially if it affected him to the point that he had to leave the tour :(


On a brighter note, Ghosts of Perdition is out tomorrow :D I'm picking it up after work.

[Killtacular]

Ghost Reveries*

[dirge for november]

I had heard that the reason he couldn't finish the tour because of a genetic blood disease...that's serious stuff, and doesn't seem like it bodes well for his career :upset:

<----Anyway, my avatar, fresh from Keef*







*no stealing please
Man thats heaps better than this crappy one
<<<<<

[relliK]

I knew those RR fags were gonna release a "Super deluxe edition" of the album.I'm prepared for many more to come.

[the2stranger]

wohoo!!
ghost reveries is out!!
/runs to the store
my not downloading payed off :D

and a get well soon message to Martin Lopez :(

[PeEpHoLe_10]

I kinda wish i held out and bought this album, it would have been more exciting probably. Oh well, i would have had to order the thing in and would have got it late. I really really really hope Opeth are going to tour Australia, i wasnt even a fan last time they came out.

[Deth]

Is anyone here not buying it today? It seems everyone's rushing out today.

What position do you think this will be on the Billboard charts? I'm guessing about #20 or so.

EDIT: I was reading the new entry in the Biography, this made me laugh.

Once we had decided on which label to sign with the negotiations started and obviously we in the band are ****ing bums and we don't know **** about contracts. Basically all 5 of us signed the contracts with even peeping through the pages. It could have been a gay **** movie contract for the members of Opeth for all we knew.

[Adam Jones is GOD]

The fact my local music store created an Opeth section today shows you how big this CD will be for Opeth

/ripping now

Work will be fun today for my ears

[Deth]

I still have to wait about 6 and a half hours until I get mine :(.

[Distorted Vision]

www.allmusic.com have already rated Ghost Reveries and put it as their Opeth album pick. Strange, as there's no review up yet, and it's rated lower than 4 of the other albums.

[the2stranger]

Is anyone here not buying it today? It seems everyone's rushing out today.

What position do you think this will be on the Billboard charts? I'm guessing about #20 or so.

EDIT: I was reading the new entry in the Biography, this made me laugh.


yes, I bought it!!
listening now :D:D:D:D
my not downloading stuff worked out wieh!!!!!!


and the new bio stuff is indeed hilarious.
a gaypr0n :lol:

interesting note:
Opeth finsihed recording the album on my Birthday (june 1st) :cool:

[DuncMaster]

Just bought it. Listening to Track One :smoke:

[Det_Nosnip]

*leaving the house to go buy it now*. Still don't regret downloading it early, though.

[Iron Bars]

I still have to wait to Saturday before it gets here.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

***ITTN*** I Attempt Opeth Song

Hi there :rolleyes:

I sat one day and thought to myself that I should attempt a Opeth Type Acoustic song.

I did, infact, i made two. No names for them yet, but the first thought that popped into my head was that I should post them for your opinion.

The first song I made up on the spot. and edited afterwards. The second was planned before hand.

First song:
hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=32OFG0HV

Second song:
hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=36M0NQLS

Give me your opinion please. But please, not too harsh, tis my first attempt at recording as well! :rolleyes:

Thank you for your time. The Opeth thread community is certainly the best. :thumb:

[the2stranger]

what does ITTN mean? :confused:

[The Flabbit Rides High]

I was under the assumption that it means "attention"? :(

:D

[the2stranger]

^
that would be ATTN
or you could make it ITT: which means in this thread.
but ITTN is just weird :p

[The Flabbit Rides High]

LOL

have you listened to the songs at all?!?!?!

You know I value your opinion Stranger... please give it! :(

[WeezerTool523]

I'm about to go buy ghost, it will be my first opeth :)

I'll be sure to tell you guys what I think about it.

[Lateralias]

*leaving the house to go buy it now*. Still don't regret downloading it early, though.

Same here man.

[ROH]

Beneath the Mire and The Baying of the Hounds kick ***.

[shamed-angel]

The Grand Conjuration is my favourite song from this album. Closely followed by The Baying of the Hounds. Opeth have done it again... ****ing top notch album.

"One of the best albums of the past decade" Classic Rock.
Quite Possibly.

[relliK]

Once we had decided on which label to sign with the negotiations started and obviously we in the band are ****ing bums and we don't know **** about contracts. Basically all 5 of us signed the contracts with even peeping through the pages. It could have been a gay **** movie contract for the members of Opeth for all we knew.

Bwahahaha.That wasnt smart at all.Especially since it's RR.Who knows what kind of stipulations they had in there.

[relliK]

BTW, I bought my copy an hour ago.I was surprised to find it at the front in the new release section.I guess this album was more hyped than I imagined.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

***ITTN*** I Attempt Opeth Song

Hi there :rolleyes:

I sat one day and thought to myself that I should attempt a Opeth Type Acoustic song.

I did, infact, i made two. No names for them yet, but the first thought that popped into my head was that I should post them for your opinion.

The first song I made up on the spot. and edited afterwards. The second was planned before hand.

First song:
hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=32OFG0HV

Second song:
hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=36M0NQLS

Give me your opinion please. But please, not too harsh, tis my first attempt at recording as well! :rolleyes:

Thank you for your time. The Opeth thread community is certainly the best. :thumb:

Opinions please? :confused:

[Knifeboy]

I knew those RR fags were gonna release a "Super deluxe edition" of the album.I'm prepared for many more to come.

Every Opeth release have had a deluxe edition with bonus material

[i am the robots]

Not true, Deliverance and ****ation don't have bonus editions.... at least not to my knowlege, and I don't think Still Life does either, though I may be wrong, I have the Bonus of Orchid, Morningrise, Blackwater Park, and My Arms Your Hearse though, and I dig all the extra tracks.... Into The Frost Of Winter is fricken tr00!

[Knifeboy]

Hmm.. Hehe, you're right.. But my point was it isn't an evil marketing scheme forced onto the band by roadrunner

[i am the robots]

Yeah, fact is, Road Runner is a great label, save bands like Nickelback, plus they'll bring more attention to an actually good band, and unlike Bodom and Cradle, Opeth consists of dedicated musicians, so even if they get popular, they'll still keep making great music.

[relliK]

Could it be safe to say this is one of the best releases in Roadrunner history?I think so.

[Det_Nosnip]

Bwahahaha.That wasnt smart at all.Especially since it's RR.Who knows what kind of stipulations they had in there.

"Must play 15 minute set at lame metalcore show...*

[/SOTU bitterness]

[the2stranger]

hey Ted
did you get your copy of Ghost Reveries?

I have listened to it 3 times already, and I can feel it growing on me already

[i am the robots]

Could it be safe to say this is one of the best releases in Roadrunner history?I think so.

No way! Curb by Nickleback pwns Opeth ALL THE WAY TO TEH BANK, OPETH R LIEK SWEDISH, EWWW! :lol:

[naboo]

Wow. That album was ****ing amazing. I just gave it the full listen after waiting for the release and it was worth it. Ghost of Perdition and Baying of the Hounds are my favorite tracks.

[i am the robots]

Eh? Me likey Harlequin Forest

[relliK]

Any ideas on what the concept might be if there even is one?

So far all I have drawn out from it is that it is about being possesed by demons or something of that matter.

Ghost of Perdition-I think this is where the Demon takes the mother but leaves her son to live a full life.He only does this to give him more to lose once he does finally take him into his possession aswell.

Baying of the Hounds-This is where the demon(s) calls for him to join him.The character attempts to resist them but in the end has to give everything up to join them.

"And so, cold touch now inhumane
Every waking hour
Awaiting a reverie to unfold
And now they are calling me
Louder by the minute
The baying of the hounds
Calling me back to my home"

Beneath the Mire-This is where he finally gives in and is now in complete possession.In this he experiences pain and anguish that were unimagined, but thrives on it.


Thats all I got.I'm pretty high right now, so I dont really know if I made any sense.

[Det_Nosnip]

hey Ted
did you get your copy of Ghost Reveries?

I have listened to it 3 times already, and I can feel it growing on me already

I was one of the ones who yielded to temptation and downloaded it, but yes, I bought it today just as promised, and I hold to my contention that it is a ****ing awesome album.

[naboo]

Any ideas on what the concept might be if there even is one?

So far all I have drawn out from it is that it is about being possesed by demons or something of that matter.

Ghost of Perdition-I think this is where the Demon takes the mother but leaves her son to live a full life.He only does this to give him more to lose once he does finally take him into his possession aswell.

Baying of the Hounds-This is where the demon(s) calls for him to join him.The character attempts to resist them but in the end has to give everything up to join them.

"And so, cold touch now inhumane
Every waking hour
Awaiting a reverie to unfold
And now they are calling me
Louder by the minute
The baying of the hounds
Calling me back to my home"

Beneath the Mire-This is where he finally gives in and is now in complete possession.In this he experiences pain and anguish that were unimagined, but thrives on it.


Thats all I got.I'm pretty high right now, so I dont really know if I made any sense.

I'm pretty sure there isn't a concept. Look on Opeth's site for the new chapter in the biography section. Mike just said that a lot of the lyrics had to do with occult themes so it isn't really a story.

[Kage]

This the first time I've heard it, because I held out until it was officially released.

Wow. Blew me away. This is some of their best material ever, no doubt. Favorites for me are Ghost of Perdition, Harlequin Forest, and..the one right before Harlequin Forest, I can't recall the name. Very haunting record. I love the keyboards, too.

[something erotic]

Could someone upload Ghost Reveries for me? None of the stores around me have it...

[Deth]

10/10 incredible.

My favorite tracks are The Baying Of The Hounds and Beneath The Mire. This is sure to be one of my favorite albums of all time. I just started listening to it for the third time tonight.

I'm also happy to see Mendez playing some more interesting lines, he is really mixed high compared to previous albums.

NP: The Baying of the Hounds \m/

[ROH]

This the first time I've heard it, because I held out until it was officially released.

Wow. Blew me away. This is some of their best material ever, no doubt. Favorites for me are Ghost of Perdition, Harlequin Forest, and..the one right before Harlequin Forest, I can't recall the name.

Atonement

[relliK]

I'm pretty sure there isn't a concept. Look on Opeth's site for the new chapter in the biography section. Mike just said that a lot of the lyrics had to do with occult themes so it isn't really a story.

He said he was going for a concept but dropped it just for "Years of Isolation".I'm just saying the first 3 tracks sound somewhat connected lyrically.

[Kage]

He said he was going for a concept but dropped it just for "Years of Isolation".I'm just saying the first 3 tracks sound somewhat connected lyrically.
I've found some connections in the lyrics as well.

[Deth]

Me three. I'm pretty sure there's a concept.

[naboo]

He said he was going for a concept but dropped it just for "Years of Isolation".I'm just saying the first 3 tracks sound somewhat connected lyrically.

Hmm maybe it is then, somewhat. I haven't really read them over too much.

[Hells Bells]

Just picked up Ghost Reveries. Listening now. :D
I was listening to Ghost of Perdition when I up this post up the first time...

[Lateralias]

Also just bought it here... I'm suprised there isn't a real band photo in the notes, just that drawing which is good though. I dunno, guess I kinda expected something really odd with the notes now that there with RR but I'm glad they stuck with their traditional art for the CD cover and notes. I love how most of the newer albums have different colors and text colors actually on the CD and Damnation was white and this one is completely black, to me it seems it is how the CD is viewed as either light and soft (white for Damnation) or dark and brutal (black with black text for Ghost Reveries). Wow that was extremely random sorry guys, I'll finish with saying this album is no disappointment for me!

[Deth]

...And white for BWP...

I don't know how they chose the colors.

[WeezerTool523]

The shipment was delayed so they didn't it in yet. But, I bought still life instead. I will definately get ghost tomorrow. Still life is already blowing me away after three songs!

[The Brad]

I am a huge Opeth fan, probably like most of you, but I have to say I was a little bit let down. Scratch that, I was pretty let down, a lot of Ghost of Perdition reminded me a lot of Tool's The Grudge (Lateralus) the riffs sounded just like that one. I thought I would never be disappointed by them, but my foot is now in my mouth. I will give it some more time to "grow" on me, so hopefully I won't have to close the book on Opeth after being such a diehard for so long. But I guess one bad album is alright considering how many sterling albums they have in their catalogue. Another thing, what's up with Mikael's new soft voice?! Totally caught me off guard, anyone else putoff by that?

[Hells Bells]

I am a huge Opeth fan, probably like most of you, but I have to say I was a little bit let down. Scratch that, I was pretty let down, a lot of Ghost of Perdition reminded me a lot of Tool's The Grudge (Lateralus) the riffs sounded just like that one. I thought I would never be disappointed by them, but my foot is now in my mouth. I will give it some more time to "grow" on me, so hopefully I won't have to close the book on Opeth after being such a diehard for so long. But I guess one bad album is alright considering how many sterling albums they have in their catalogue. Another thing, what's up with Mikael's new soft voice?! Totally caught me off guard, anyone else putoff by that?

That never surprised me, Mikael's always done clean vocals.

This new album's heavier, but at the same time much more proggish. I like the combo :). So far meeting my expectations for another masterpiece. I'm also enjoying the permanent addition of the keys/mellotron ^^.

[Knifeboy]

I am a huge Opeth fan, probably like most of you, but I have to say I was a little bit let down. Scratch that, I was pretty let down, a lot of Ghost of Perdition reminded me a lot of Tool's The Grudge (Lateralus) the riffs sounded just like that one.

I love how you're the second guy who complained about this.. It's just a simple rhythm/riff that's used in plenty of songs.. Nothing to get your panties in a twist about

[The Brad]

I know the clean vocals have always been there but they changed for a much, much more melodic almost mainstream sound it went from like classic Opeth for a brief instance to something that Radiohead Thom Yorke almost. Waaaay too different for me thus far. I also don't like the keys as much on this album. But yeah it definitely is much more proggie.

[Lateralias]

If your talking about the first soft vocals in Ghost of Perdition and how they sound somewhat "happy" then I know what you mean, although I still love them they sound akward there at first but now I've listened through it quite alot and all I can say is that Opeth is Opeth, they continue to suprise us in new ways although at first it might seem hard to like... hey, I never even used to like growling but I just loved something about BWP (the song) so much that I kept listening and before I knew it I was hooked on Mikael's awesome growling ability, this man deserves alot of respect for his talent!

[Deth]

I like all the clean singing on the album except for Atonement. I think that's the weakest song on the album.

[strat]

You know what?

The Grand Conjuration is amazing, I don't know what everyone's complaining about.

One of the best songs on the album.

[Hells Bells]

You know what?

The Grand Conjuration is amazing, I don't know what everyone's complaining about.

One of the best songs on the album.

I agree, it's one of my favourite songs on the album. It might be because it's the song that's been most influenced by prog. It sounds like it goes furtherest from what Opeth has typically sounded like.

[The Cynic]

I still think it's a concept album. If anyone has noticed he mentions other song titles in other songs. I'm still working on figuring it out to see if all of them fit together or just some.

[Knifeboy]

Yeah, I also thought it was a concept album, but now after reading the diary on the site where he mentions that isolation years isn't part of the concept.. I think it's more like a concept album with a bonus track :p

[Killtacular]

I'm not so sure about a storyline, but it is a concept album in that all the songs were inspired by occult themes. And the cover art is great.

[The Brad]

Alright, having listened to the entire album now whilst making my rounds this evening I retract my previous comments (a good majority of them). It was far less the disappointment I had thought it to be, just something less than expected-the joys of anticipation, eh?
-The "happy" clean is a definite no-no in my book, it really bugs me for some reason.
-This album seems to lack a lot of the chilling melancholy emotion that all the other albums exude and that real sense of brilliance, etc, etc. The subtle intro just doesn't do it for me either, they could have picked a stronger intro song.

But it's a fair album and it's good to hear from an old friend. So cheers to Opeth, once again. Just need to learn to accept this album for what it is.

EDIT: Oh yeah, album art was kind of tacky on this one. Far more fitting to someone such as Cradle of Filth with all the religious imagery and statues. They're slowly getting better with their album art. I think it would have faired much better with the illustration designs they sent out for before the album was even in progress. The stippling/mosaic of the band is nice, I really like that. The illustration credit goes to Anthony Sorrento, nothing came up when I searched so I guess his entrance actually got accepted or something?

[Darkness]

I'm still on first full listen, song number 6. Its been rather awesome. Lots of slowness, and its been great.

Anyways, I read in an interview yesterday that Chad Kruger (sp?) is a big Opeth fan, and that a fan asked him and he said yes, and he played a riff from Demon Of The Fall (TALENT?!?!?!).

[Iron Man]

I'm still on first full listen, song number 6. Its been rather awesome. Lots of slowness, and its been great.

Anyways, I read in an interview yesterday that Chad Kruger (sp?) is a big Opeth fan, and that a fan asked him and he said yes, and he played a riff from Demon Of The Fall (TALENT?!?!?!).

Is that the guy from Nickelback? If so, respect++

[Darkness]

Yes. He said hes liked them since he heard Blackwater Park.

[i am the robots]

Wow, odd...

[Endless Obsession]

Anyways, I read in an interview yesterday that Chad Kruger (sp?) is a big Opeth fan, and that a fan asked him and he said yes, and he played a riff from Demon Of The Fall (TALENT?!?!?!).

Im sorry but playing one riff from Demon of the Fall doesnt mean you have talent.

[i am the robots]

Im sorry but playing one riff from Demon of the Fall doesnt mean you have talent.

He is probably an amazing guitarist, but he either A) is as creative as a vat full of... uncreative... goo or B) a master of marketing who knows how to wow the masses with generic simplicity [I think it's a little of both].

[Darkness]

Im sorry but playing one riff from Demon of the Fall doesnt mean you have talent.
All the guys from Nickeback are very capable musicians, they all went to a jazz school and did well. They just choose to make money by playing mainstream rock.

[i am the robots]

That pisses me off so much!

[Darkness]

Yes, big waste of talent. Watch them start to display their talent, and blow Dream Theater away.

[Blizzink]

I bought Ghost Reveries today and I'm really enjoying it. The vocal ranges and instrumental ones are both great.

[i am the robots]

Yes, big waste of talent. Watch them start to display their talent, and blow Dream Theater away.

haha :lol: that would be epic.

[One Step Beyond]

Yes, big waste of talent. Watch them start to display their talent, and blow Dream Theater away.
Whoa... that's going a bit far, lol.

I got the new Opeth album today and I've been listening to it all day long. It is so friggin' good.

[Deth]

I listened to it 4 times last night. That's a long time.

[cos you know that i can]

If all goes well and I convince my parents to let me use their credit card and go on a schoolnight, I should be seeing Opeth in November :)

I only have Still Life though, and was wondering whether I should go for the new Ghost Reveries, or one of their older albums for my next purchase. Any ideas?

[bball_1523]

I basically took a month off from reading this opeth thread and other opeth related forums/discussions because "Ghost Reveries" was leaked and I did not want to be spoiled period, other than what Roadrunner had officially released (2 tracks). And it has PAID OFF big time.

So I went around my town for 4 different stores looking for the lowest price and got it for $14.99. Oh man, the first listen to Ghost Reveries, and I AM ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY! Every song has something good about it.

So far my favorite is "The Baying Of The Hounds," It has very nice progressions and melodies, and the ending asbolutely RULES.

When I first heard The Grand Conjuration, I was a bit disappointed because of the repetitive riffs and basically the same mood throughout the entire 10 min, but after listening to "Ghost Of Perdition," I had a lot of hope for this album and it has come true! Thank you Opeth for making amazing music! I look forward to listening to this album a billion times in the coming weeks. I highly suggest you guys purchase this if you haven't.

[sgt.bukkake]

falling asleep to and opeth album (specifically ****ation) is one of the SICKEST things you could ever do. i highly recommend doing it

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Welcome to Mx, and specifically, the Opeth Community.

Good on you mate :D

[Mr. Ron]

falling asleep to and opeth album (specifically ****ation) is one of the SICKEST things you could ever do. i highly recommend doing it
I do it every other night. :lol:

[One Step Beyond]

falling asleep to and opeth album (specifically ****ation) is one of the SICKEST things you could ever do. i highly recommend doing it
I do it quite often actually :thumb:

They make some great music to fall asleep to, as does Porcupine Tree if you're into them.

[Prince of Darkness]

Opeth really cater to falling asleep music. Try Pink Floyd for that aswell. My PC is next to my bed(with the speaker next to my head at night). I put on Pink Floyd. The whole discography.twice. But When I woke up. It still had a while to go.

[Mr. Ron]

I do it quite often actually :thumb:

They make some great music to fall asleep to, as does Porcupine Tree if you're into them.
In absentina is a GREAT album to fall alseep to.

[Prince of Darkness]

I haven't really heard any Porcupine Tree. Am I missing out? I've heard one song. It was quite pop-ish

[repcak]

is it only a hype that the now opeth album is so amazing or is it true? cause when it's true i think i'm gonna buy it
is there any booklet in the cd or only the cd?

[One Step Beyond]

It's true. It is a bit different than their odler stuff though. There is the standard CD cover booklet with the lyrics and such printed, but that's it.

I haven't really heard any Porcupine Tree. Am I missing out? I've heard one song. It was quite pop-ish
They range from pooppish to almost metal. They never sound the same twice. If you don't like poppy stuff, you may not like very much by them. They tend to add a bit of poppiness into most tracks.

[Mr. Ron]

I haven't really heard any Porcupine Tree. Am I missing out? I've heard one song. It was quite pop-ish
They are definetly worth getting into.

[The Brad]

The band's website says that they are planning on releasing a deluxe edition of this album with some extra tracks, so those of you who haven't bought it may want to hold off- but it could take 6-months to a year like it did with Blackwater Park

[Triangle]

I haven't really heard any Porcupine Tree. Am I missing out? I've heard one song. It was quite pop-ish
What was that? Some of it could be said to be pop-ish, but others very trippy. I recemmend the In Absentia album. Deffinatly check it out.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Strange though...this Dredg is growing on me!


Weird...

[Triangle]

Strange though...this Dredg is growing on me!


Weird...
dredg are amazing man. Currently one of my favourite bands.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

They have a way with texturising their sound. Its sounds so...beautifull and clean...

I have Catch Without Arms album.

[something erotic]

Could someone upload Ghost Reveries for me? None of the stores around me have it...

Anyone?

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Could you maybe do that Med? That would be really nice. Thanx.

And yes I will check out the others. I really like CwA. Sang Real is a great song! Really refreshing music. Emo tho....:D

And ill also try and upload those Anathema reviews this weekend. Kool.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Anyone?

Ok fine ill do it! :thumb: :lol: :naughty:

Look for the link in this post. :wave:

[Mr. Ron]

I forgot it cam out the other day....... :eek:


*starts up car and speeds to FYE*

[Triangle]

http://www.tool712.com/dredg/

Come get 'ya dredg.

[something erotic]

Ok fine ill do it! :thumb: :lol: :naughty:

Look for the link in this post. :wave:

much thanks :thumb:

[Mr Benners]

So.... after having listened to Ghost Reveries at least 6 times now, I can safely say WOW THIS ALBUM IS GREAT!

The first few listens I thought, yeah this is good, but I wasn't entirely convinced. However, partway through my third listen something just clicked. Everything is just so right, and this album also seems very progressive.

Akerfeldt's voice, both clean and growled, is superb on this album.

Whether this stands up to Blackwater Park (my personal favourite) only time will tell, but it definitely has a chance.

:thumb:

[The Flabbit Rides High]

http://www.tool712.com/dredg/

Come get 'ya dredg.

OMG. Thank you!! :D :D

Are you an angel?

[Dannyboy15]

I baught GR yesterday. I gotta get it to grow on me.

[Knifeboy]

http://www.tool712.com/dredg/

Come get 'ya dredg.

Is that your site?. .Hehe, I doubt it is since your username isn't tool712, but you never know

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Yeah, I'll upload that fo' sure. A bit later probably as the EP's on my mp3 player, and that's somewhere around my house, but I'll upload it ITT. Dredg aren't emo though....I'd call them alt rock with elements of prog thrown in, but they sure ain't emo. :p

What I meant was they they sounded emo-tional! :lol:

[repcak]

It's true. It is a bit different than their odler stuff though. There is the standard CD cover booklet with the lyrics and such printed, but that's it.

i don't need more; that's all what should be inside! great. i think i'm gonna buy it, cause i can't download it 1# no kazaa, emule,etc. 2# at home limited download (500mb) 3# the port to download files is blocked :upset:

you're talking about Dredg now, hm? i have to check them out too,... someday, when i will have more time. :thumb:
[the more i'm sitting in front of my computer on this forum, the more i discover great bands]

[Iron Man]

I puchased t3h Ghost Reveries like an hour ago. Just finishing my first time through it, it's great stuff but like all the others I have to give it time to click.

It was on the endcaps and on sale for less than $15, so I guess Roadrunner does some good.

[Deth]

I got it for $12, so my bargain beats your bargain.

[Iron Man]

I got it for $12, so my bargain beats your bargain.

It's the only CD store around my place with a decent selection of metal. Most CDs I buy from the place are $18 (wallet rape), so $14-something is a nice deal for me.

[Darkness]

I got mine for $4.95 (Canadain). How? I got one of those stamp guards and got 10 bucks off. :D

[Iron Man]

I got mine for $4.95 (Canadain). How? I got one of those stamp guards and got 10 bucks off. :D

Wow, probably would have been $4 flat US, I woulda killed for that deal...although these guys are definitely worth my moneys

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Still Life, because I think its more upbeat.

Also, compare Godhead to TBOTH. Very similar.

[Deth]

I would say it's like a cross between Still Life and BWP, though some parts and songs are so outside the scope of normal Opeth, you really can't compare them.

It has the album feel of Still Life, yet the heaviness of the riffs of BWP.

[Iron Man]

Ah, I thought it was a particularly bad definition of emo, but I decided to be nice. Is that Dredg upload the Orph EP, as if it is I can cancel the upload I've got going now...no matter how much you guys bought Ghost Reveries for, it's guaranteed to be a better deal than the UK. I buy most of my CDs second hand off amazon, and they still cost about $10 or $12 on average. The prices in the stores here are just completely out of control. Just out of interest, what Opeth album do you guys think it sounds most like so far?

I hear some stuff on it that's right out of SL or BWP, but a lot of it sounds different than anything else they've done, in my opinion.

Edit: Creeping, we said almost the same thing at almost the same time :amaze:

[The Flabbit Rides High]

I don't think BTW had much influence in this album.

I do however believe MAYH had some say. There are parts in GoP and TBOTH that are straight out of When and April Ethereal.

Does anyone agree?

[Iron Man]

I don't think BTW had much influence in this album.

I do however believe MAYH had some say. There are parts in GoP and TBOTH that are straight out of When and April Ethereal.

Does anyone agree?

I'm going to need a little more time with that, but I have seen a few.

[Deth]

I guess the acoustic parts are kind of like MAYH, but I'm not to sure about the heavy stuff.

EDIT: Nice User-title Iron Man.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Round about 2:20 in TBOTH, it sounds almost identical to the verse part in When.

Check it out!

[Rothmans]

I cant wait to get ghost reveries I couldnt find anywhere to download it so instead I am gonna buy it.

I have the rest of opeth albums might aswell complete my collection.

[Darkness]

This cd is more like older Opeth I think... Still Life, MAYH.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

UPLOAD FOR.....WELL....EVERYONE!!


Opeth - Ghost Reveries (Full Album)

hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=432DFVST

Have fun you'all :thumb: :naughty:

[repcak]

how many mb?

[The Flabbit Rides High]

100 mb

[Iron Man]

I always rip at an unnecessary 320kb/s, so if I uploaded an Opeth album it would be about 170 mb :x

[repcak]

100 mb

my parents will kill me for this... but what shall i do... i hope i won't be at home when the next internet-payments will arrive.

/download

[The Flabbit Rides High]

Its worth it believe me...

[Det_Nosnip]

To me, the album sounds like what would happen if Dam nation were a death metal album.

[something erotic]

UPLOAD FOR.....WELL....EVERYONE!!


Opeth - Ghost Reveries (Full Album)

hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=432DFVST

Have fun you'all :thumb: :naughty:

I love you :-*

[The Flabbit Rides High]

No problem, enjoy....i know i did. *remembers* mhhhhhhh....

[Knifeboy]

To me, the album sounds like what would happen if Dam nation were a death metal album.

You win

[Jude]

To me, the album sounds like what would happen if Dam nation were a death metal album.

Uh....hard to tell if you think that's a good thing or not.
I personally dig the album. But I've already said that.

[Knifeboy]

Hehe, from what I've gathered, Ted loves the album

[Taste_My_Scythe]

UPLOAD FOR.....WELL....EVERYONE!!


Opeth - Ghost Reveries (Full Album)

hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=432DFVST

Have fun you'all :thumb: :naughty:


:amaze: Thank you! Now I have a temp until I get the original! :thumb:

[something erotic]

No problem, enjoy....i know i did. *remembers* mhhhhhhh....

Doesn't work...Yes, I changed the xx to tt :angry: :evil: :(

[bball_1523]

To me, the album sounds like what would happen if Dam nation were a death metal album.

man that's what I was thinking when listening to tracks like "Atonement" and "Hours Of Wealth."

My favorite is "The Baying Of The Hounds," I just get this depressing and epic feeling whenever I listen to it.

[Shadows]

What an amazing album. My favorites are Beneath the Mire and Reverie/Harlequin Forest. My least favorite is Atonement for some reason...but overall it's easily my favorite Opeth.

[Deth]

Harlequin Forest has really grown on me today. I think it has my favorite Opeth vocal performance of all time.

[Lateralias]

So where do Reverie and Harlequin Forest split or are they considered one song all together?

[billsfan257]

UPLOAD FOR.....WELL....EVERYONE!!


Opeth - Ghost Reveries (Full Album)

hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=432DFVST

Have fun you'all :thumb: :naughty:

THANK YOU!!! thats all I have to say. THANK YOU!

[Deth]

So where do Reverie and Harlequin Forest split or are they considered one song all together?
I consider it to switch to Harlequin Forest with the
"They are the trees...Of Harlequin Forest" line.

[Iron Man]

I found something odd on opeth.com. Atonement is listed as "5:20" long, a full 1:08 shorter than the album, and Reverie/Harlequin Forest is listed as 1:08 longer on the site. The ending of Atonement is really supposed to be the beginning of Reverie...a little bit of a mess up, eh? Doesn't really affect the album too much though

[ROH]

Atonement is 5:20 on my CD player.

The 1:08 is just a little lead-in to Reverie/Harlequin Forest that happens inbetween the tracks.

[Iron Man]

Atonement is 5:20 on my CD player.

The 1:08 is just a little lead-in to Reverie/Harlequin Forest that happens inbetween the tracks.

Computers (mine at least) show Atonement as a 6:28 song. The ending seems like it's dragging the song out if you don't realize it's supposed to be an intro/interlude

[ZEROthirtythree]

UPLOAD FOR.....WELL....EVERYONE!!


So now you do it. Right after I just went out and bought it. :angry:

[Kage]

That segment is actually negative time on the next track (Reverie/Harlequin Forest.) So, yeah, that space is just a little interlude between the two tracks that introduces R/HF and concludes Atonement.

[Iron Man]

That segment is actually negative time on the next track (Reverie/Harlequin Forest.) So, yeah, that space is just a little interlude between the two tracks that introduces R/HF and concludes Atonement.

I never listen to CDs on CD players and computers don't recognize this negative time concept. So I just now got this...

I've seen reviews online actually giving Atonement lower scores for having this 1:08 tacked on the end.

[Darkness]

Yeah I was listening to mine and there was like a bonus track between 4 and 5 (I think those are the numbers).. It was a sweet intro to the next song.

[relliK]

I think that little counter track is "Reverie".

[One Step Beyond]

I think that little counter track is "Reverie".
You just could be right.

[Darkness]

Yeah, thats probably right.

[GOT the GUDS 112]

^He definately is, the Opeth.com lists track 5 as 12:39, the combined total of that interlude and Harlequin forest. I just can't figure why the distributed cds would have the negative time track spacing as opposed to grouping the songs by the correct names.

Anyway, watch this post for my CEP2.0'd version of Reverie/Harlequin forest rejoined together. If requested I'll mix down the shortened version of Atonement and upload that as well.

[Darkness]

Its just a nice little bonus track that you wouldn't find if you just flipped through the songs... perhaps its a message the album must be listened to as a whole? Notice how every song flows perfectly...

[GOT the GUDS 112]

Ahh, here is the PC/iPod friendly version of 'Reverie/Harlequin Forest'
hxxp://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0NKXMODOVSKBI1QS4ORRHBRR9T
All I did was cut the end section out of 'Atonement', insert it into 'Harlequin Forest', mix it down, and added a slight fade to that repeating riff at the very end of it.

If anybody wants the 5:20 version of 'Atonement' also, I'll get around to YSIing it tomorrow.

[Cardboard Headgear]

It's not neccessarily meant to be the beginning or end of a track, its just meant to be there. And it's not a mastering error, cause things dont just end up on negative time when someone screws up. It's simply a segue between the two songs that was given it's own little part on the album without giving it it's own track.

[LeperAffinity]

So I'm finally returning to this thread now that I've heard the album. I somehow managed to resist all temptation and avoided listening to it before buying it on Tuesday, and I'm just floored. My current track of the moment is "Hours of Wealth", such an amazingly beautiful song.

[Det_Nosnip]

Uh....hard to tell if you think that's a good thing or not.
I personally dig the album. But I've already said that.

It is! Dam nation was one of my favorites. It somehow captured that same essence, while introducing heavier sections as well and maintaining that classic Opeth sound.

[Simon__Thats_All]

Can't wait to buy this album. I love Opeth. Too bad we only have shitty music stores here, might have to order it online.

[Distorted Vision]

Just out of interest, what Opeth album do you guys think it sounds most like so far?
For me, it is like Blackwater Park's sister album. I can just sense so many similarities between the two, and it feels like Deliverance and Damnation didn't happen (not in a negative way, but this album seems the natural progression from Still Life and BWP).

[the2stranger]

I have a very Stll Life feel to this album. but it might chnage as I haven't listened all that much to the new album

[StormRider VS IronMan]

For me, it is like Blackwater Park's sister album. I can just sense so many similarities between the two, and it feels like Deliverance and Damnation didn't happen (not in a negative way, but this album seems the natural progression from Still Life and BWP).
I havent bought GR yet but certainly if they reproduced BWP this is bad and+ the fact that they are gonna release a singe( Grand Conjuration) things arent going well...

[The Flabbit Rides High]

So now you do it. Right after I just went out and bought it. :angry:

You never asked... :p :naughty: :D :lol: ;)

But im getting reports that the link doesnt work?!

I just tried it and it still works! :evil: ...copy it into a new window and see if that works :)

THANK YOU!!! thats all I have to say. THANK YOU!

No problem man. :) Ive had it for a long time..but everyone kept shouting that they werent going to download it, that they were going to wait. :amaze:

[the2stranger]

I havent bought GR yet but certainly if they reproduced BWP this is bad and+ the fact that they are gonna release a singe( Grand Conjuration) things arent going well...

they releaed a single too on blackwater park
the drapey falls was a cut down radio-edited version of the song, but did Opeth go commercial on us since BWP?
I don't think we have anything to fear

[moop]

tomorrow they have a signing session for Ghost Reveries in town here in Sockholm. can't wait ;)

[the2stranger]

/Jeleous

I'm going to see them in 10 days though :)

[The Flabbit Rides High]

**** u guys...Grrr....

Can't believe you guys can accually meet Opeth up front.


/kills self (no point in living)

[iofsuicide]

they releaed a single too on blackwater park
the drapey falls was a cut down radio-edited version of the song, but did Opeth go commercial on us since BWP?
I don't think we have anything to fear

I dont think we have anything to fear, and i think people who accuse them of going commercial are insulting them really, after 15 years of existance or however long its been, there is still no other band on the planet sound anything like they do, and they still manage to stay fresh, people might not like the newer stuff as much as say morningrise, but you just have to step back and accept that theyre evolving, (btw this isnt a rant at you, i was just using your quote as a starting point! :p )

[Slapping Penguin]

Can anyone tell me the real reason they kicked Johan out of the band because his bass playing on Morning and Orchid is beyond godly not techiniqly but just intresting lines.

[the2stranger]

I dont think we have anything to fear, and i think people who accuse them of going commercial are insulting them really, after 15 years of existance or however long its been, there is still no other band on the planet sound anything like they do, and they still manage to stay fresh, people might not like the newer stuff as much as say morningrise, but you just have to step back and accept that theyre evolving, (btw this isnt a rant at you, i was just using your quote as a starting point! :p )
haha :p

well, what can I say, I ttotaly agree with you.
at first I was a bit afraid they would sell-out because of Roadrunner, but really, having released 7 ( now 8) albums of high standards and still being unique made me decide to change my point of view :)

[Slapping Penguin]

Yeah but alot of Metalheads act like as soon as band is very popular they have sold out or that just sell out.

[iofsuicide]

i'm going to see them live next wed! wooooooo! cant wait, not seen them live before, they are pretty much my favourite band (depending on my listening mood!) makes me laugh when you read their biography on their website, and they just say yeah we just got together and threw some stuff togther on the day, their songs are great, you can listen to them over and over and still hear something new after loads of listens, yeah i dont think roadrunner is selling out, i think it'll just get them the respect they deserve, at the end of the day, if your a band you just want as many people to be able to hear your music as possible, and roadrunner will allow that to happen, i have no doubt that they'll stay true to themselves

[LeperAffinity]

Can anyone tell me the real reason they kicked Johan out of the band because his bass playing on Morning and Orchid is beyond godly not techiniqly but just intresting lines.
According to the site, he was not clicking with any of the members on a personal level.

[penelope_weird_hands]

kudos to the flabbit.
sucks being broke and unable to buy the new album.

can't wait to hear it.
48% (on 56k connection :upset: )

*foams at the mouth in anticipation*

[Arucard]

Ok, i've never listened to Opeth before and i heard some stuff of the new album in my local music shop. It sounded pretty good, so could i have an upload.

[LeperAffinity]

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/opeth/ecard.htm

Opeth E-card with two tracks from the new album.

[Cain]

Let no one fear that Opeth has sold out. This album is amazing. Just downloaded "Ghost Reveries" off of iTunes, and it's friggin' great.

[The Flabbit Rides High]

kudos to the flabbit.
sucks being broke and unable to buy the new album.

can't wait to hear it.
48% (on 56k connection :upset: )

*foams at the mouth in anticipation*

No problem man. I know excatly how u feel. :rolleyes:

[Darkness]

Man... this concept is a bit harder to figer out then Still Life was... Still Life I pretty much got it on first listen. But this one is a bit deeper I think... Has anyone else figered anything out? (except the fact that it has to do with being chased by hounds possibly in a forest called Harlequin...)

[Jude]

Man... this concept is a bit harder to figer out then Still Life was... Still Life I pretty much got it on first listen. But this one is a bit deeper I think... Has anyone else figered anything out? (except the fact that it has to do with being chased by hounds possibly in a forest called Harlequin...)

It has to do with occult themes, black magic, stuff like that. The Grand Conjuration is about a black mass, I haven't examined most of the lyrics though.
What are the concepts of some of their albums?

[Darkness]

Still Life is about a man coming home after being banned from his village for 15 years to find a girl he fell in love with, stuff happens, and the girl agrees to elope with him. Shes killed due to crimes against her husband and the main character is hung.

MAYH is something about a man dieing and watching his wife slowly forget about him or something like that.

And yeah I know it has to do with occult themes, but is there some kind of story, similar to these?

[Phobophile]

Why is trying to save the Ghost Reveries file as a Guitar Pro file? It says .rar but when it comes on my computer it opens it up under guitar pro and nothing else.

[One Step Beyond]

tomorrow they have a signing session for Ghost Reveries in town here in Sockholm. can't wait ;)
Lucky ****! :angry:

These concepts are very interesting, and sad. Does anyone know where I can find in depth interpretations of their concept album's lyrics?

[epihasi]

I love the concept of STILL LIFE.
What are the other concepts on albums like Morningrise, Orchid, BWP, ****ation and Deliverance?

[epihasi]

I just read, that only MAYH and still life have concepts. That's it

[Hells Bells]

Ok, i've never listened to Opeth before and i heard some stuff of the new album in my local music shop. It sounded pretty good, so could i have an upload.


UPLOAD FOR.....WELL....EVERYONE!!


Opeth - Ghost Reveries (Full Album)

hxxp://www.megaupload.com/?d=432DFVST

Have fun you'all



There ya go :thumb:

[Darkness]

I love the concept of STILL LIFE.
What are the other concepts on albums like Morningrise, Orchid, BWP, ****ation and Deliverance?
I'm trying to peice together a concept for D&D, though Mikeal said there wasn't really one...

[Det_Nosnip]

I'm starting to get a hint for what the GR story is. It seems to be about a self righteous individual's steady decline into moral decay. Eventually, the character makes some sort of unholy pact....for what reason, I haven't been able to ascertain. There seems to be alot of sentiments of dam nation ( ;) ) and atonement ( ;) ), though.

[Darkness]

The last song isn't a part of the concept, right?

[Det_Nosnip]

It might be....*shrug*

[The Brad]

They've released the video for The Grand Conjuration it is available on Roadrunner's site (http://www.roadrun.com/video). Enjoy. :thumb:

[One Step Beyond]

They've released the video for The Grand Conjuration it is available on Roadrunner's site (http://www.roadrun.com/video). Enjoy. :thumb:
oh shi oh shi oh shi

/passes out

[bball_1523]

They've released the video for The Grand Conjuration it is available on Roadrunner's site (http://www.roadrun.com/video). Enjoy. :thumb:

I always hate it when they edit the song to fit video requirements. Oh well it was probably part of opeth's record deal. At least the cd rules!

[bball_1523]

what's your guys' favorite song so far?

I can't stop listening to "The Baying Of The Hounds," it's just too good, every single second of it.

[Evandil]

grand conjuration is a very good and dark song to me^^
i also like circles of tyrants

[LeperAffinity]

Hours of Wealth by far. Mikael's vocals and the final solo are just too perfect.

[Evandil]

of course demons of the fall is a great song ,too!^^

[One Step Beyond]

of course demons of the fall is a great song ,too!^^
I think he means on the new album. My current favorite is Reverie/Harlequin Forest, but my choice changes every few days, lol.

[Evandil]

I think he means on the new album. My current favorite is Reverie/Harlequin Forest, but my choice changes every few days, lol.
that's good... so you'll never annoy your "no-opeth" friends with the same song^^

[Jude]

that's good... so you'll never annoy your "no-opeth" friends with the same song^^
It wouldn't be very polite to play Opeth songs to friends who don't like it...the vocals are a bit much. I was addicted to Godhead's Lament today (just for the acoustic middle section, really) and my roommate kept coming in while it was playing. I don't think he digs death screams.

[bball_1523]

yeah sorry guys, I meant what's your favorite track on the new album.

[One Step Beyond]

that's good... so you'll never annoy your "no-opeth" friends with the same song^^
My friends are all very open-minded about music. None of them are a fan of the death growls, but some of them like the rest of the music. I don't have many real friends though. Friends to me, basically translates into anyone that I regularly jam with :lol:

[Deth]

The Baying Of The Hounds for sure. Though Beneath The Mire is a close second.

[repcak]

two days ago i heard the 'Still Life' cd and i still hear the melody of the second song in my head.

the more i listen to Opeth, the more i like them :D

[Arrakakaka]

On "Ghost Of Perdition" is spectacular.

[Jude]

The Grand Conjuration video is friggin' creepy. It reminded me of a Rammstein video, where it's all scary and weird and then something downright goofy just pops in (a toilet? Come on. I thought this song was about someone summoning Satan)

[Arrakakaka]

Damien, your avatar is scaring me shitless. What is it? A needle going through an eye?

[moop]

Got to see them two hours ago in town (stockholm) when they signed their new album, it was pretty nice. :D

[Jude]

Got to see them two hours ago in town (stockholm) when they signed their new album, it was pretty nice. :D

/hates you

[naboo]

Ghost of Perdition is my favorite as of right now, but The Baying of The Hounds might take it's spot soon.

[Det_Nosnip]

I've been hooked on Reverie/Harlequin Forest lately. The part where Mikael sings:

It is all false pretension
Harlequin forest
Awaiting redemption for a lifetime
As they die alone
With no one by their side
Are they forgiven?

Pure gold.

[naboo]

On everyone elses copy of Ghost Reveries, did the logo and the title come on the album cover? Mine just has the artwork without either of those.

[Mr Benners]

I've been hooked on Reverie/Harlequin Forest lately. The part where Mikael sings:

It is all false pretension
Harlequin forest
Awaiting redemption for a lifetime
As they die alone
With no one by their side
Are they forgiven?

Pure gold.

The guitar parts to those lyrics really remind me of Morningrise and the other earlier albums. But yeah, that's an awesome song.