Opeth

[Shadius]

You're confusing me, if you play patterns in the ivy II without a capo, surely you can play still day beneath the sun without a capo?

You can if you tune up. Or have extremely long fingers, if you want to play it correctly, in key, as you say.

[Knifeboy]

Yeah, but he already mentioned he isn't playing patterns in the ivy II in the right key.. So I can't see what's stopping him

[Flynn]

You're confusing me, if you play patterns in the ivy II without a capo, surely you can play still day beneath the sun without a capo?


No, I lost mine when I moved, I still have to get a new one. I miss it. I tried playing it without one and it sounds like crap.

[Werny]

My fave instrumental is Reverie, very closely followed by For Absent Friends. Reverie is so soooooothing *drifts off*.

[SmashingPumpkin]

I just got "Ghose Reveries" for Christmas. Amazing album. I was referred to their music by a good friend of mine, and let me tell you, I will be getting the rest of their catalogue very soon.

Amazing band.

[Shadius]

I just got "Ghose Reveries" for Christmas. Amazing album. I was referred to their music by a good friend of mine, and let me tell you, I will be getting the rest of their catalogue very soon.

Amazing band.

Still Life, Blackwater Park, Damnation, STAT.

[Flynn]

I just got "Ghose Reveries" for Christmas. Amazing album. I was referred to their music by a good friend of mine, and let me tell you, I will be getting the rest of their catalogue very soon.

Amazing band.


Once you listen to To Bid You Farewell from their second release Morningrise, you'll be even more amazed. I promise. :cool:

Or anything from that album for that matter.

[Deth]

Once you listen to To Bid You Farewell from their second release Morningrise, you'll be even more amazed. I promise. :cool:

Or anything from that album for that matter.
I endorse this promise.

[Flynn]

I endorse this promise.


:chug: :chug: :chug: I don't have plans for new years either, come over I have 4 cases of Budweiser and my neighbors are hot strippers!

[Shadius]

Once you listen to To Bid You Farewell from their second release Morningrise, you'll be even more amazed. I promise. :cool:

Or anything from that album for that matter.

Black Rose Immortal and To Bid You Farewell gave me goosebumps the first time I listened to them both. Brilliant songs. The rest of the album I can take or leave as they're obviously lacking Mikael's clean vocals, really cool riffs though.

[Flynn]

Black Rose Immortal and To Bid You Farewell gave me goosebumps the first time I listened to them both. Brilliant songs. The rest of the album I can take or leave as they're obviously lacking Mikael's clean vocals, really cool riffs though.

I think the album turned out well. There's a reason why To Bid You Farewell is so beautiful, the concept for Morningrise was not to over-do the clean vocals, then at the end of the album, it becomes rewarding. :)

[Darkness]

:chug: I don't have plans for new years either, come over I have 4 cases of Budweiser and my neighbors are hot strippers!
Can I come? I also agree To Bid You Farewell will amaze him, I'm listening now. :D :thumb:

[Flynn]

Can I come? I also agree To Bid You Farewell will amaze him, I'm listening now. :D :thumb:


I never listen to that song anymore. I really don't want to wear it out. I only listen to it on special occasions.
Hell yeah! Bring whoever you want, just don't touch the dancing cactus in the corner.

[Shadius]

I think the album turned out well. There's a reason why To Bid You Farewell is so beautiful, the concept for Morningrise was not to over-do the clean vocals, then at the end of the album, it becomes rewarding. :)

Well; I just don't really think he was confident in his voice as much back then, and especially not confident that clean vocals would go over well with death metal fans.

That said, I think those songs could have been almost perfect with clean vocals in them as well as death ones. I really like the guitar style, the songs just feel... incomplete, for Opeth.

[Flynn]

Well; I just don't really think he was confident in his voice as much back then, and especially not confident that clean vocals would go over well with death metal fans.

That said, I think those songs could have been almost perfect with clean vocals in them as well as death ones. I really like the guitar style, the songs just just feel... incomplete, for Opeth.


hmm, that's crazy. I feel that Morningrise had to be Mikaels most emotional album. I don't think his confidence could have reached a higher level.

[Darkness]

I'm pretty sure he's stated that he didn't like his voice back then. From a technical standpoint, I see why, but for emotion, which you said, it's some of his best.

[Deth]

I would agree with it being the most emotional album, The Night and the Silent Water especially.

[Darkness]

I would agree with it being the most emotional album, The Night and the Silent Water especially.
I can't believe him and Peter don't like that song...

[Shadius]

hmm, that's crazy. I feel that Morningrise had to be Mikaels most emotional album. I don't think his confidence could have reached a higher level.

I meant his singing voice, not his growling voice, if you were under that misconception.

I honestly think if he was more confident in it back then, he would have used it more like he has done through much of Opeth's carear. Anyway, if he was confident in it, he shouldn't have been, though it sounds perfect on To Bid You Farewell and Black Rose Immortal, it was still pretty weak. (Fit's the tracks perfectly, as I say) Don't get me wrong, I love Morningrise for those tracks alone, which is half the album, plus the rest, which has awesome riffs, but overall half the album I feel is lacking something of Opeth's sound.

Edit: The Night and the Silent water is probably my favourite of the three other tracks. I think I read it was written about his Grandad dying, an older relative, anyway, and I don't think they've ever played it live for that very reason.

[Darkness]

I actually think I'm finally getting a bought copy of the album tomorrow. My drummer found a place that sells it, so I'm ganna track it down tomorrow. Say bye to my burnt copy. :cool:

[Shadius]

I actually think I'm finally getting a bought copy of the album tomorrow. My drummer found a place that sells it, so I'm ganna track it down tomorrow. Say bye to my burnt copy. :cool:

Sweet. I really love the cover, it's possibly my favourite Opeth album cover and title, so classy.

[Darkness]

Sweet. I really love the cover, it's possibly my favourite Opeth album cover and title, so classy.
Indeed, it suits the music perfectly. :thumb:




We haven't had discussion like this in some time, keep it coming guys.

[Deth]

I like MAYH's cover the best. It's so eerie.

[Shadius]

I rekon Still Life has the 2nd best cover. It stands out so much more than any of their others. The "Red album" as Mikael calls it, hehe.

[Darkness]

I rekon Still Life has the 2nd best cover. It stands out so much more than any of their others. The "Red album" as Mikael calls it, hehe.
Yeah, I've always thought that one stood out more, it seems, brighter in colour then the rest. Sept Damnation, ofcourse.

[Shadius]

I asked before, but does anyone have any good Opeth live mp3's/videos, or know where to get any from?

[Darkness]

I'll help you out my friend. Merry Christmas.

mms://straum.nrk.no/Musikk/2003-06-16/Opeth_300k.wmv


Edit: Uh oh, it looks like that video was taken off the server...


I have some other stuff, like, Bleak live mp3, both Opeth guitar lessons, and something else I think. Not to many Opeth bootlegs... If you want Tool though... heh heh..

[Shadius]

Haha. I have a ton of Tool myself, but only Lamentations and watching a couple of videos on that "YouTube" website for live Opeth. What was the video of?

[Darkness]

A full Opeth concert of a Blackwater Park era show. It was incredible, wonderfull atomsphere, they open with Godhead's Lament.

[Shadius]

Sweet. Shame it's down, haha. I'll just keep searching.

[Deth]

It's a 45 minute concert or so.

The setlist is something like: Godheads Lament, Advent, The Drapery Falls, Deliverance and Demon Of The Fall.

[Darkness]

It's a 45 minute concert or so.

The setlist is something like: Godheads Lament, Advent, The Drapery Falls, Deliverance and Demon Of The Fall.
Deliverance is on there? Oh.

[Shadius]

Every song from a different album... cool.

I've found the Drapery Falls live on limewire, that should keep me satisfied for a little while.

[Deth]

It's a good set.

[MidnightRider]

How is The Drapery Falls live? I imagine it would be hard to capture the same sound, especially in the intro. How many guitars do they use for that song?

[Deth]

Just the two guitars, but it sounds really good, especially on Lamentations.

[Darkness]

Just the two guitars, but it sounds really good, especially on Lamentations.
I think theres 3 on the album, but one's hardly noticeable.

[Deth]

And the E-Bow.

[Darkness]

And the E-Bow.
Yeah that to.


Did you get that Misfits song I sent you?

[Deth]

Yep. It's pretty sweet, thanks.

[Moses]

How is The Drapery Falls live? I imagine it would be hard to capture the same sound, especially in the intro. How many guitars do they use for that song?
I have a DVD from Trustkill's New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and Opeth plays The Drapery Falls on it. They pretty much own everyone else on that DVD except Nevermore and Meshuggah which are all on the same level to me.

[Darkness]

I have a DVD from Trustkill's New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and Opeth plays The Drapery Falls on it. They pretty much own everyone else on that DVD except Nevermore and Meshuggah which are all on the same level to me.
What's Nevermores setlist on there? :)

[Moses]

They only play Sound of Silence, and a bunch of people come up on stage from the crowd and sing with them, which turned out kinda crappy aside from the awesome instrumentals. There wasn't enough of them and too much Lacuna Coil.

[Stoo]

I just bought MAYH and Orchid, nice. :)

That's me got 6. Just the 2 D's left. (Can't find them anywhere :upset:)

[Moses]

Are you kidding? Best Buy should have them. Besides Ghost Reveries those are the easiest to find.

[Darkness]

Whoa... I can't find MAYH or Orchid anywhere, but D&D are everywhere.

[Stoo]

I went into 3 shops.

One had Ghost Reveries only.
One had Ghost Reveries and one copy of Morningrise.
And the one I bought them from had Orchid, MAYH, Ghost Reveries.

Pain in the butt 'coz when I was getting into Opeth the 1st albums I saw in a shop were Damnation & Deliverance. I'll just buy them off the net later.

[Moses]

Go to Best Buy, ther're bound to have it.

[Stoo]

Where or what is Best Buy?

[Darkness]

A store... they probably don't have it there.

[Deth]

Not in Scotland.

Still Life and MAYH were impossible to find in the States. I just bought them in England when I went over summer.

[Whale and Wasp]

:/ hmm.....i was wondering....why does still life cost like $34 on amazon? is it rare?

[Moses]

Not in Scotland.
That makes sense.

[Otherside]

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

New Opeth dates on their site.

They're comming to my town Febuary 15th. I was literally jumping around my room, as I figured the show they played here two months ago(which I missed) would be the last one for a while. Now to see if I can afford tickets....

[Deth]

Those aren't new silly.

[Otherside]

They're new to me, which means I'm still right!

:p

But really, I'm very excited about seeing them.

[bucket]

Those aren't new silly.

For realz.

They haven't updated the dates for a week.

But all the ones are on there that I want to see. TWO IN OHIO NEITHER MORE THAN TWO HOURS AWAY I LOVE OPETH I HOPE MY FRIEND ISNT GAY SO HE WILL GO WITH ME

[Deth]

I'm hoping I'll get to see them again, but I doubt that will happen.

NP: The Apostle In Triumph

[Darkness]

I'm hoping I'll get to see them again, but I doubt that will happen.

NP: The Apostle In Triumph
Me to, I only saw their Sounds of the Underground set... I need a full one... Mikeal said they'd come back to. He has to keep his promise...

NP - Deliverance

[The Cynic]

Go to Best Buy, ther're bound to have it.


It's Possible. The Best Buy I go to only had D&D and Orchid at one point. Now they have GR, Orchid, BWP, MAYH, and D&D.

[Txus]

Go to Best Buy, ther're bound to have it.
I hate Best Buy. :angry:

[Darkness]

I hate Best Buy. :angry:
Why? They have some good stuff.

[Thor]

Orchid is so hard to find. No CD store around carries it. :(

[Shattered_Future]

The Bestbuy near me had everything save SL and MAYH at one point or another.

Now, though, all they have is GR and one cracked copy of Orchid. :angry:

Dammit, Opeth isn't coming near me yet. Grrr.

[Txus]

Why? They have some good stuff.
Once I bought the album TFIOTWBTT by pelican and it didn't had the CD inside....and I never found the Dredg Promo DVD in there...they have some of the most stupid workers I've seen in my life.

[Darkness]

The Bestbuy near me had everything save SL and MAYH at one point or another.

Now, though, all they have is GR and one cracked copy of Orchid. :angry:

Dammit, Opeth isn't coming near me yet. Grrr.
More dates will be added d00d.. don't worry.

[Toaster]

I finally found Morningrise. It was in HMV, where usually they have only Opeth's three newest releases. Worth all 30 dollars.

[Moses]

Once I bought the album TFIOTWBTT by pelican and it didn't had the CD inside....and I never found the Dredg Promo DVD in there...they have some of the most stupid workers I've seen in my life.
That makes me laugh for some reason. What did you do? Ask for the cd?

[Thor]

I finally found Morningrise. It was in HMV, where usually they have only Opeth's three newest releases. Worth all 30 dollars.
I recently got Morningrise as well. It's a fantastic album.

Did you like their additional track "Eternal Soul Torture"? I thought it was a good song, despite the bad production.

[i am the robots]

Yeah, the bonus track version is really the only thing you can find in the US anymore, considering that it's the re-release, it's a really good track though.

[Toaster]

I recently got Morningrise as well. It's a fantastic album.

Did you like their additional track "Eternal Soul Torture"? I thought it was a good song, despite the bad production.

It's awesome. I love how some of the riffs from the song are heard on Orchid. It's such an evil-sounding song.. one of Opeth's heaviest ever.

[Txus]

That makes me laugh for some reason. What did you do? Ask for the cd?
I went to Costumer Service and they gave me Radiohead - Ok Computer.

[Thor]

It's awesome. I love how some of the riffs from the song are heard on Orchid. It's such an evil-sounding song.. one of Opeth's heaviest ever.
Yeah, you could actually classify them as death metal with that song.

[Moses]

I went to Costumer Service and they gave me Radiohead - Ok Computer.
Well if you're into Pelican, I assume you already had that album.

[i am the robots]

It's awesome. I love how some of the riffs from the song are heard on Orchid. It's such an evil-sounding song.. one of Opeth's heaviest ever.

As well as Morningrise, I believe parts of it were used in Advent as well as Forest of October.

[azbassman]

Just ripped the plastic off of my new Opeth album...My Arms, Your Hearse

[ok lateralus]

^Hey, we live in the same place. Where you go to school? Wow. Our birthday is exactly a day apart. Weird.

I can't find Still Life, MAYH and Orchid. I actually have seen them in random stores but couldn't get them. At least I have the mp3's of them but it would be great to own the CD's.

[azbassman]

^Hey, we live in the same place. Where you go to school? Wow. Our birthday is exactly a day apart. Weird.

I can't find Still Life, MAYH and Orchid. I actually have seen them in random stores but couldn't get them. At least I have the mp3's of them but it would be great to own the CD's.
I go to Ironwood Ridge. Theres a store down on Campbell called CD City. I was in there earlier to get a Dark Tranquillity album today and they had Orchid. but i had to order MAYH, and havent seen still life.

[Thor]

^Hey, we live in the same place. Where you go to school? Wow. Our birthday is exactly a day apart. Weird.

I can't find Still Life, MAYH and Orchid. I actually have seen them in random stores but couldn't get them. At least I have the mp3's of them but it would be great to own the CD's.
In order to get those albums you'll probably have to get them off of amazon.com or something. I think that's what I'm going to have to do in order to get Orchid.

[Otherside]

Actually.. I think I've seen Orchid at Target before :\

Hm... I'm pretty sure...

[azbassman]

In order to get those albums you'll probably have to get them off of amazon.com or something. I think that's what I'm going to have to do in order to get Orchid.
Ive seen Orchid alot. I can find Morningrise or Still Life anywere. Im going to have to order them.

EDIT for otherside: At target are you serious. Ive only seen metalcore bands at target.

[Stoo]

Where I live, the 2 "rarest" Opeth albums are D&D. By that I mean I've came across them least amount of times when browsing the Opeth CD's. (Only came across either of them once.)

Whereas the others I see more. I've realised that it depends on what shops you go to. I've never been in a shop that has all 8 "Observations" :p displayed. Has anyone? Usually they're are only 3-4 different ones, when I look.

[azbassman]

Where I live, the 2 "rarest" Opeth albums are D&D. By that I mean I've came across them least amount of times when browsing the Opeth CD's. (Only came across either of them once.)

Whereas the others I see more. I've realised that it depends on what shops you go to. I've never been in a shop that has all 8 "Observations" :p displayed. Has anyone? Usually they're are only 3-4 different ones, when I look.
No the most ive seen is four.

[Shadius]

I'm pretty sure i've seen every Opeth album apart from Damnation in stores near me. I live in England; and regulary see the albums a lot of people seem to saying are rarer.

[Thor]

Ive seen Orchid alot. I can find Morningrise or Still Life anywere. Im going to have to order them.

EDIT for otherside: At target are you serious. Ive only seen metalcore bands at target.
I've got Morningrise, and I just saw Still Life the other day. :)

[Hells Bells]

I went to Costumer Service and they gave me Radiohead - Ok Computer.

Ha...wow that's sad.

There are three cd stores where I live, and in every one of them the only Opeth release I've ever come across is GR, which I already own. They said they could order it in for me, but the last time I tried to do that it took two months :/

[Flynn]

Ha...wow that's sad.

There are three cd stores where I live, and in every one of them the only Opeth release I've ever come across is GR, which I already own. They said they could order it in for me, but the last time I tried to do that it took two months :/


FYE in my town hardly has any metal anymore. Whenever I go in there and want something, I always end up ordering it. And when I do order it, the retard behind the counter mocks the band name, or the album art etc etc. Yeah, he needs to just go die somewhere.

There used to be one full rack, like 30 feet long just for metal/hard rock. Now it's almost all Rap. I was amazed to see they had 1 copy of each: Orchid, Morningrise, Still Life, Deliverance but no Ghost Reveries. I'd figure that Ghost Reveries would be flooded on the Opeth selection tray, but nope.

[Shadius]

Ghost Reveries has been sold out lately, what with the sales and all.

[MidnightRider]

At the best buy here where I live, they normally have the entire discography minus Still Life, but I have seen it there before.

[ok lateralus]

I go to Ironwood Ridge. Theres a store down on Campbell called CD City. I was in there earlier to get a Dark Tranquillity album today and they had Orchid. but i had to order MAYH, and havent seen still life.
Ohhh I know you, you're cameron right? I go to irhs too, i'm david, i hung out with you, patrick and austen at lunch last year

[azbassman]

Ohhh I know you, you're cameron right? I go to irhs too, i'm david, i hung out with you, patrick and austen at lunch last year
Yeah its me. Havent talked to you in a long time.

[Lev]

They don't even mention the concert on their website. Anyway, it's the premier concert/stage play joint in the city so it shouldn't be over 18. Yay, I'm seeing Opeth.

Yer I even rang the place up and they had no clue, this was about mid December, i'll probably give another ring February to see if they have things sorted out :rolleyes:

Which date are you going to go on? I'm going to go the 24th since next day is anzac day and i won't have to wake up for school :)

p.s. turned 17 on 27th, yay!

[Darkness]

Hey guys.. I mentioned before I was going out to get a bought version of Morningrise... well the store was sold out of them, BUT they had Orchid and My Arms, Your Hearse! So I bought both of those! :D

[azbassman]

Hey guys.. I mentioned before I was going out to get a bought version of Morningrise... well the store was sold out of them, BUT they had Orchid and My Arms, Your Hearse! So I bought both of those! :D
Nice...cant have one so you got two. Thats the way to go. Im listening to The Amen Corner right now.

[TojesDolan]

Yeah so talking about albums... I finally got to watch the "Lamentations" DVD. ****ing amazing. Despite the vocals being a bit odd here and there, It's an amazing watch. The documentary is pretty informative.

And that's how I really got into "Damnation". I really can't get over "Hope leaves" and "In my time of need". Amazing stuff.

Just in case you wondered, of course. :D:D

[Shadius]

Hey guys.. I mentioned before I was going out to get a bought version of Morningrise... well the store was sold out of them, BUT they had Orchid and My Arms, Your Hearse! So I bought both of those! :D

Morningrise > Orchid + My Arms.

Maybe, anyway. Still, I wouldn't be disappointed with two new Opeth albums.

[Stoo]

Hey guys.. I mentioned before I was going out to get a bought version of Morningrise... well the store was sold out of them, BUT they had Orchid and My Arms, Your Hearse! So I bought both of those! :D
I bought both of those on Thursday. :cool:

[Darkness]

I'm just happy because... they're normally impossible to find around here.

[ok lateralus]

Yeah so talking about albums... I finally got to watch the "Lamentations" DVD. ****ing amazing. Despite the vocals being a bit odd here and there, It's an amazing watch. The d0cumentary is pretty informative.

And that's how I really got into "Damnation". I really can't get over "Hope leaves" and "In my time of need". Amazing stuff.

Just in case you wondered, of course. :D:D
Yeah the DVD is awesome. The documentary is really interesting, too, to see them recording and stuff

[MidnightRider]

I really need to get Lamentations, though I haven't been able to find it anywhere. Where did you'll get it at?

[ok lateralus]

If you live in the US, you could probably find it at Best Buy, or Amazon.com definitely has it

[MidnightRider]

Best Buy doesn't have it, I guess I'll have to get it off Amazon.

[Supreven]

Was reading the local Vancouver newspaper (The Province) the other day, and they were listing the top 10 concerts (in Vancouver) and albums of the year. Strangely enough, Opeth made it to both lists.. I don't disagree with it, I'm a huge opeth fan and loved the concert and GR, just strange that a death metal band is even mentioned in a mainstream newspaper like The Province, kinda cool..

[Deth]

I got Lamentations from Spec's for about $11.

Huzzah for mainstream Opeth mention.

[Shattered_Future]

The one place that had Lamentations doesn't have it anymore...checked there today.

It was overpriced though...

[TojesDolan]

17 bucks for a DVD wasn't overpriced to me, but considering it's actually around 11 bucks... Hell. Whatever. I have it with me anyways.


Anyhow, I've seen most Opeth albums run around with tag prices over 20 bucks and I ask ""wtf" and they tell me they are "rare".

"rare".

¬___________¬

[azbassman]

Most ive seen an Opeth album for is like $15.

[Shattered_Future]

I've seen $18, but not $20.

[Thor]

Most ive seen an Opeth album for is like $15.
Wow I wish I had your CD stores. The cheapest one I could find at mine was a copy of Ghost Reveries that was going for 18.

I hate FYE. :angry:

[Shattered_Future]

Oh god, FYE is one of the worst places to buy stuff...

[JamJar]

I've seen $18, but not $20.

Wow that's cheap. Opeth albums are about £14-17 here which is about $30. Though Still Life is really cheap here for some reason at about £7.

[Shattered_Future]

Wow that's cheap. Opeth albums are about £14-17 here which is about $30. Though Still Life is really cheap here for some reason at about £7.

Still Life you can't find anywhere here...I think that's because stores here have to import it, while over there, you don't.

Dunno why the rest are so high though...

[Deth]

CD prices are just higher in the UK, plus the dollar is weak making it seem even more expensive.

[Ensameheten]

I heard Opeth about 3 years ago and when I heard them I did not like them at all. I was very wrong. About 2 months ago I decided to give them a chance and when I did I realized I was very wrong about them and was mad that I wasted all this time not liking them. Opeth is an amazing band and they are truly talented musicians/artists. The style is so unique and I love every song. I heard Opeth about 3 years ago and when I heard them I did not like them at all. I was very wrong. About 2 months ago I decided to give them a chance and when I did I realized I was very wrong about them and was mad that I wasted all this time not liking them. Opeth is an amazing band and they are truly talented musicians/artists. The style is so unique and I love every song. Opeth can not be described with words and sentences... listening to Forest Of October, Black Rose Immortal, Credence etc... I just can say I'm a fan now... a devoted one.

[BlindWriting]

Next up on the Opeth list...

1. Buy/downloading Deliverance from iTunes.
2. Borrowing/burning My Arms, Your Hearse from a friend.
3. Asking for Damnation (as well as the Deftones' s/t album) for my birthday.

That should keep me busy for a while.

[Killtacular]

My local 'record store' only has about five copies of Ghost Reveries and one of Damnation. The Damnation is about 19 dollars too.

Also, I got the last copy of Lamentations for 14.99.

:cool:

[The Cynic]

D*mn! All these places you guys go to buy Cd's are expensive! I go to Best Buy and get most of my Cd's for 14. Or I get it from Amazon. :thumb:

[Werny]

Yer I even rang the place up and they had no clue, this was about mid December, i'll probably give another ring February to see if they have things sorted out :rolleyes:

Which date are you going to go on? I'm going to go the 24th since next day is anzac day and i won't have to wake up for school :)

p.s. turned 17 on 27th, yay!

Dude, you might want to ring them before February, tickets go on sale mid-January!

Yeah I reckon I'll go to the 24th too, now that you mentioned Anzac Day.

I have to wait til May to turn 17. This is a birthday present.

Yeah.

[Jude]

Never buy Opeth CDs in stores. All the ones I've seen are 18-19-20 dollars, and that's only BWP, D&D, and tons of GR, plus occasionally Morningrise. On the other hand, I got Still Life NEW on Amazon.com for 11 dollars, shipping included.

I just can't figure out why their CDs are so expensive. They aren't some super-well-known band, and usually lesser known bands go for cheap. For example, all Dredg albums are around 10 bucks in these same stores.

[Knifeboy]

All their cd's except for GR was released on non-american labels.. so of course they will be more expensive for you americans because they're imported

[Jude]

All their cd's except for GR was released on non-american labels.. so of course they will be more expensive for you americans because they're imported
Except GR is just as expensive if not more, so the only conclusion is that record stores **** you in the *** and you shouldn't buy from them.

[epihasi]

Why is STILL LIFE so cheap compared to the other CDs?
I bought it in France for 13 Euros ( about 16 USD), which is still not cheap, and then I saw ORCHID for 23 Euros (30 (!!) USD)
Also, in Australia a few days ago I found MAYH for 35 Dollars (also, almost 30 USD), and Morningrise for 30 Dollars ( around 24 USD)
So, why the hell is SL so friggin' cheap?

[Shadius]

Still Life is usually cheap because it's a digipak. If you didn't get the digipak, then I can't answer your question, though I think it's more widely distributed in that format now.

[Flynn]

Why is STILL LIFE so cheap compared to the other CDs?
I bought it in France for 13 Euros ( about 16 USD), which is still not cheap, and then I saw ORCHID for 23 Euros (30 (!!) USD)
Also, in Australia a few days ago I found MAYH for 35 Dollars (also, almost 30 USD), and Morningrise for 30 Dollars ( around 24 USD)
So, why the hell is SL so friggin' cheap?



FYE in my town has almost all of their CD's in stock now, and they're all 11.99 - 14.99 USD. Orchid and Morningrise are 11.99. Don't go to Amazon for them, they want 30.00 a piece for Orchid and Morningrise.

[Whale and Wasp]

still life costs about 34 dollars on amazon....:confused: i wonder why its so expensive

[Txus]

still life costs about 34 dollars on amazon....:confused: i wonder why its so expensive
I got Still Life for 11.99 in Sam Goody.

[Whale and Wasp]

FYE in my town has almost all of their CD's in stock now, and they're all 11.99 - 14.99 USD. Orchid and Morningrise are 11.99. Don't go to Amazon for them, they want 30.00 a piece for Orchid and Morningrise.
:eek: really? thats pretty cheap for a cd at FYE....most of em i saw there were for $20+


/crosses fingers that my local FYE has cheap opeth albums


does opeth have their music on tapes?

[Jude]

FYE in my town has almost all of their CD's in stock now, and they're all 11.99 - 14.99 USD. Orchid and Morningrise are 11.99. Don't go to Amazon for them, they want 30.00 a piece for Orchid and Morningrise.
Well, if you want to get the originals without the crap bonus tracks added on, you can't get them anywhere but online, but for the newer releases it's still cheaper on Amazon. But the originals are like 30 bucks on there.

[MidnightRider]

D*mn! All these places you guys go to buy Cd's are expensive! I go to Best Buy and get most of my Cd's for 14. Or I get it from Amazon. :thumb:

Best Buy rocks, except they don't have Lamentations. :angry:

I saw a copy of Blackwater Park at a used record store for $5.99 the other day.

[BlindWriting]

Just listened to Deliverance for the first time. Good album, Wreath and Deliverance are flawless. The others are good, but overall not as strong as their other work.

[Thor]

Just listened to Deliverance for the first time. Good album, Wreath and Deliverance are flawless. The others are good, but overall not as strong as their other work.
Everyone's been giving Deliverance so much hype. Is it really better than Blackwater Park and Still Life? I have a hard time imagining an album that great.

[Txus]

Still Life >> Deliverance >> BWP.

[Treebeard]

Everyone's been giving Deliverance so much hype. Is it really better than Blackwater Park and Still Life? I have a hard time imagining an album that great.

I think it's the worst Opeth album. A Fair Judgement is an amazing song though.

[Thor]

There are way too many different opinions on Opeth's albums that I guess I'll just have to get all of them and make my opinions on them myself.

Out of the 5 albums I have, here is how they rank.
1. Blackwater Park
2. Still Life
3. My Arms, Your Hearse
4. Morningrise
5. Ghost Reveries

[Treebeard]

Out of the albums I have I rank them like this

1. Blackwater Park
2. Ghost Reveries
3. Damnation
4. Orchid
5. Deliverance

[Txus]

I own all the Opeth albums and I rank the following:
1. Still Life
2. Damnation
3. Deliverance
4. Blackwater Park
5. Ghost Reveries
6. My Arms, Your Hearse
7. Morningrise
8. Orchid

That was a tough choice.

[MidnightRider]

I wonder how many times the favorite album list has been done in this thread.

1. Still Life
2. BWP
3. Morningrise
4. Damnation
5. GR

That's all I have. BWP and Morningrise are really a tie.

[ok lateralus]

1. Morningrise
2. Still Life
3. My Arms Your Hearse
4. Deliverance
5. Orchid
6. Blackwater Park
7. Damnation
8. Ghost Reveries

[Shadius]

1. Still Life
2. Ghost Reveries
3. Damnation
4. Blackwater Park
5. Morningrise
6. Deliverance
7. My Arms, Your Hearse
8. Orchid

In a lot of ways, they're all really close. I just think that the top two showcase their switching between beautiful and heavy the best and have the best songwriting. Damnation has excellent songwriting, but only shows a more limited version of their sound and the other albums, I feel, are slightly more flawed. This order could change, and there isn't much in it between albums really. I find the the older albums have better or more beautiful riffs in general, though the songwriting I don't feel is always as good or consistant. I have numerous favourite Opeth songs spread across the top 6 albums; quite impressive for a death metal band.

[JamJar]

From the albums I have:

Still Life ~ This overall shows their best songwriting and I think that Mikaels vocasl sre amazing here. All the songs are great and I find it's impossible to pick a faveourite. I love the guitar work here, it seems to be their most technical to date.

Blackwater Park ~ Simular sound to Still Life but a lot darker, I think The Funeral Portrait is a bit weak where as I like all the songs on Still Life the same.

Ghost Reveries ~ A very diverse album overall showing all areas of Opeth. The clean sections on great and the heavy sections are some of the most brutal they have recorded yet it just doesn't seem to be as good as BWP or Still life. It's probably to do with the riffs. They just don't seem to have the same evil crunch.

My Arms, Your Hearse ~ I really like the concept here. It has awsome guitar work but is lacking a bit in the bass but this can't be helped as they didn't have a bass player at the time. It has one of their best songs, Demon Of The Fall but all the tracks seem to have a simular feel, including Creedence. It has a very depressing feel.

Deliverence ~ The first time I heard Wreath, I really didn't like it and it probably remains as my least favourite Opeth song. The next songs are really good but I find Mikael's clean vocals to be very bland. Master's Apprentices is probably the highlight for me, with the heavy dark riffs. Very good album but not Opeth's best.

Morningrise ~ This album is good but it lacks in the songwriting. It just seems to drag on. Johan is a great bass player and there are original bass parts but at times they seem far too hectic for the atmosphere or pace of the song. Mikaels clean vocals are also lacking. To Bid You Farewell is easily my favourite on here.

I look forward to getting Damnation and Orchid.

[Flynn]

This is an updated list of my favorite Opeth albums in order of importance.

1.) Orchid
2.) Morningrise
3.) My Arms, Your Hearse
4.) Blackwater Park
5.) Deliverance
6.) Still Life
7.) Damnation
8.) Ghost Reveries

[Darkness]

Flynn I thought you liked Morningrise more then Orchid?

[Shattered_Future]

Mine...hmmm.

1. Blackwater Park
2. Deliverance
3. Morningrise
4. Damnation
5. Ghost Reveries
6. Orchid
7. Still Life
8. My Arms, Your Hearse

The last 2 I haven't heard much stuff from.

[bball_1523]

favorite album might have to be still life, but the others rotate.

you can't beat serenity painted death, one of the best intros ever and a beautifully contructed solo

[Flynn]

Flynn I thought you liked Morningrise more then Orchid?


I can't decide!!! One day I like Orchid better, then a few weeks later I will like Morningrise a little more. I think I do respect Orchid more then Morningrise. That's my final decision.

[Darkness]

I can't decide!!! One day I like Orchid better, then a few weeks later I will like Morningrise a little more. I think I do respect Orchid more then Morningrise. That's my final decision.
Untill next week. :lol:

[azbassman]

Ive only got three albums and some downloads but from what i have...

1.My Arms, Your Hearse
2.Morningrise (only got 2 downloads)
3.Blackwater Park
4.Deliverance

[Darkness]

Warning to you who rate Deliverance so low:

This album takes a little while to get into. At first, you listen to songs like Wreath and By The Pain I see in Others, and are like "pfft.. what was that" But after a while, you start to really like the brutallity Mikeal and the boys have and bring to the table. It really is a solid record. If they would have had better working conditions when making it, and some more time, it could definatly have been comparable to BWP and Still Life in terms of best.



It blows GR away... :p

[magicbus]

1. Orchid
2. Blackwater Park
3. Morningrise

Still Life and Ghost Reveries would probably come in next, but I haven't listened to them enough to pick.

[Flynn]

Warning to you who rate Deliverance so low:

This album takes a little while to get into. At first, you listen to songs like Wreath and By The Pain I see in Others, and are like "pfft.. what was that" But after a while, you start to really like the brutallity Mikeal and the boys have and bring to the table. It really is a solid record. If they would have had better working conditions when making it, and some more time, it could definatly have been comparable to BWP and Still Life in terms of best.



It blows GR away... :p


Man I love Deliverance! The reason why it's so low on my list, mainly, is because, in my opinion, I enjoy other albums over it. Now, if Damnation was along with it as one album, like it was originaly suposed to, it would of been so much better of an album. I do like Deliverance though. It's definately Opeth's heaviest album.

[Ensameheten]

1.Still Life
2.Deliverance
3.Blackwater Park
4.Morningrise
5.Ghost Reveries
6.Damnation

[Deth]

:eek:!

Dark Tranquillity and The Devin Townsend Band opening for Opeth next year!

[Draghkar]

1. Morningrise
2. Orchid
3. Blackwater Park
4. Still Life
5. Damnation
6. Deliverance
7. My Arms, Your Hearse
8. Ghost Reveries

On another note, Opeth is, despite the fact that they are not the most atmospheric or emotional, my very favorite band.

[Hells Bells]

:eek:!

Dark Tranquillity and The Devin Townsend Band opening for Opeth next year!

Wicked! I heard that it was gonna be Into Eternity on the Canadian tour, but damn, I would have nothing against seeing Dark Tranquillity instead! They're one of my favourite bands, and I was really disappointed I missed them this year.

[Thor]

1. Orchid
2. Blackwater Park
3. Morningrise

Still Life and Ghost Reveries would probably come in next, but I haven't listened to them enough to pick.
You put Orchid first? That's a first, most Opeth fans don't think much of that album when it's up to their other releases.

[BlindWriting]

I'd have to say:

1. Blackwater Park
2. Ghost Reveries
3. My Arms, Your Hearse
4. Damnation
5. Deliverance

I've only heard The Moor and To Bid You Farewell from the albums I'm missing.

And that's interesting news about the tour, Devon Townshend's a crazy guy, and I still haven't heard any Dark Tranquility. What genre of metal are they?

[TojesDolan]

Due to recent mood changes:

1. My arms, your hearse
2. Damnation
3. Still life
4. Blackwater park
5. Deliverance
6. Orchid, morningrise

But because I've listened to it over and over, Ghost Reveries is like 3.5 or so. Its tough to chose an album over the other, since for instance, I have a thing for Blackwater park, but the s/t song isn't exactly my favorite. Tough choice.

Oh yeah the DVD. Never forget the DVD.

[Deth]

Well for my list I suppose it would be:

1. Still Life
2. Morningrise
3. MAYH
4. BWP
5. Damnation
6. Deliverance
7. Ghost Reveries
8. Orchid

BlindWriting, DT are melodic death metal. Check them out for sure, they'll be a great opening band.

[Thor]

:eek:!

Dark Tranquillity and The Devin Townsend Band opening for Opeth next year!
I haven't heard The Devin Towsend Band before, but seeing Opeth and Dark Tranquility together should be one hell of a show.

[Deth]

I only just got into Devin Townsend, but it's really good. It's cool progressive with some genius parts.

[Thor]

I only just got into Devin Townsend, but it's really good. It's cool progressive with some genius parts.
Well if it's prog rock then odds are I'll like it. I'm such a sucker for that genre.

[naboo]

1. Morningrise
2. Still Life
3. Blackwater Park
4. My Arms, Your Hearse
5. Orchid
6. Deliverance
7. Ghost Reveries
8. Damnation

That's really hard and probably not right.

[espjunkie]

From what i'm liking so far.
I've got all albums, but i've got to listen to a few more.

1. Blackwater Park
2. Still Life
3. Ghost Reveries
4. Damnation (Ill prolly play this at my funeral :))
5. Deliverance
6. Orchid

[Six Foot Revolver]

1) Blackwater Park
2) Deliverance
3) Damnation
4) Ghost Reveries

[Toaster]

I only just got into Devin Townsend, but it's really good. It's cool progressive with some genius parts.

I'm a complete Devy fanboy. I hope you've checked out Terria already? If so, a great album is Infinity, as well as Accelerated Evolution.


I'd say,
1. Still Life
2. Blackwater Park
3. Ghost Reveries
4. Morningrise
5. Deliverance
6. MAYH
7. Orchid
8. Damnation

[The Cynic]

1. Blackwater Park
2. Still Life
3. Ghost Reveries
4. My Arms Your Hearse
5. Deliverence
6. Morningrise
7. Damnation
8. Orchid

[Darkness]

As I've said before, I don't really have a favorite Opeth record, nore can I rate any of them. I just like them all. Why compare? They're all perfect for what they are. :)

[Killtacular]

As I've said before, I don't really have a favorite Opeth record, nore can I rate any of them. I just like them all. Why compare? They're all perfect for what they are. :)
That might be fine in Kanadia, but that crap doesn't fly here in Amerika.

1) Still Life (They'll never top it. Ever.)
2) Deliverance (The Blackwater Park killer)
3) Damnation (The calm after the storm)
4) Blackwater Park (Superior to Morningrise only because of the great vocal work)
5) Morningrise (So many dual [and sometimes triple] riffs, it'll make your head spin)
6) My Arms, Your Hearse (I haven't listened to this enough)
7) Orchid (It's like Morningrise, but not as good)
8) Ghost Reveries (Meh)

[Darkness]

It's just that I change almost daily of which Opeth album I like more. It depends which I'm listening to. If I'm listening to BWP, I'll tell you that it's their best. Same with the rest of them.

[The Cynic]

It's just that I change almost daily of which Opeth album I like more. It depends which I'm listening to. If I'm listening to BWP, I'll tell you that it's their best. Same with the rest of them.


It also has a lot to do with what mood you're in.

[Shattered_Future]

I haven't heard The Devin Towsend Band before, but seeing Opeth and Dark Tranquility together should be one hell of a show.

Oh sweet Jesus, there is NO way I'm gonna miss that now.

Dark Tranquillity is by far the greatest Gothenburg band ever, Opeth is one of the best progressive bands ever, and Devin Townsend's the best crazy Canadian ever. All put together, that would make anyone self combust with anticipation.

[matt4]

Curent list for me:

1. Still Life (never moves from this spot!!!)
2. Blakwater Park
3. Deliverance
4. My Arms, Your Hearse
5. Morningrise
6. Orchid (If the songwriting was slightly better, it would absolutely own Morningrise)
7. Ghost Reveries
8. Damnation (great album, I just prefer the others)

This list constantly changes with the exception of Still Life. That has to be the greatest metal album ever recorded..of all time! All of these albums are AMAZING, and they all have their place and moods. Somedays I just have to have GR and nothing else will do. Same with each album. "Screw Still Life, I need Orchid!" type stuff, you know? :P I think that says a lot for a band when the fans have such a hard time picking out their own personal favorite albums because the all own so much.

[Lev]

Dude, you might want to ring them before February, tickets go on sale mid-January!

Yeah I reckon I'll go to the 24th too, now that you mentioned Anzac Day.

I have to wait til May to turn 17. This is a birthday present.

Yeah.

ooo, thanks for this info i thought they wouldn't go on sale till later, do you know the exact date??

[lightningmetal666]

Just a quick question, what album is the song Ghost of Perdition on?

I hear that song on Sirius radio all the time and despite being kinda long, it owns so freakin' much.

[TojesDolan]

Just a quick question, what album is the song Ghost of Perdition on?

I hear that song on Sirius radio all the time and despite being kinda long, it owns so freakin' much.
Their latest. Ghost Reveries.

[Lev]

opeth songs' length gives us more to enjoy!

[Assault_on_357]

They made a video for the Grand Conjuration and cut out half the good stuff >_<, but on the topic of favorite albums, Still Life takes it but I also like Morning rise alot and then comes Blackwater Park

[Werny]

ooo, thanks for this info i thought they wouldn't go on sale till later, do you know the exact date??

Nope, unless it's on the official website.

*checks*

Says nothing about it, to my knowledge. Everyday makes me feel less and less like I'm gonna get to this concert. I don't know anything about it, besides where and when it is, and the tickets are on sale soon! Hell I don't even know HOW to buy tickets!

Oh, my fave albums in order;

Deliverance (atmosphere + heaviness = the awesomeness)
Ghost Reveries (so pretty)
Still Life (takes so long to get into it, but yeah I love it now)
Blackwater Park (puts me in a weird mood, and isn't that heavy, so I don't listen to it much)
Damnation (awesome but it just isn't Opeth)

YEAH. They're all great though.

[Jude]

I always cheat on these list and put some albums equal to each other. However I'll try.

1. Still Life (reigning champ)
2. Morningrise
3. Blackwater Park
4. Damnation
5. Deliverance
6. Ghost Reveries
7. Orchid
8. MAYH

[Wohmatak]

Seen them 2 weeks ago live and they totally rocked... The show was 2 hours long and they played songs from all albums except Morningrise... And Mikael is a great showman :)
As for the music - we all know that Opeth are damn good musicians, I haven't heard a single mistake and they played everything the same is it is on albums (except some drum parts, 'cause they played with another drummer)

[Flynn]

Seen them 2 weeks ago live and they totally rocked... The show was 2 hours long and they played songs from all albums except Morningrise... And Mikael is a great showman :)
As for the music - we all know that Opeth are damn good musicians, I haven't heard a single mistake and they played everything the same is it is on albums (except some drum parts, 'cause they played with another drummer)


What happened to Lopez?

[naboo]

What happened to Lopez?

He's in Sweden right now because he is ill with a blood disease. That's all I can tell you.

[magicbus]

You put Orchid first? That's a first, most Opeth fans don't think much of that album when it's up to their other releases.

Orchid's been my favorite for a while. The lengthier songs on the album are amazing; the whole album strikes me as much more melodic than some of their other releases. Granted, I have never heard MYAH, Damnation, or Deliverance, but I'm pretty happy with the albums I have now.

[Toaster]

Oh jeaz, I just found Orchid and My Arms in my HMV!!! They must be stocked up from Xmas.

[Darkness]

Oh jeaz, I just found Orchid and My Arms in my HMV!!! They must be stocked up from Xmas.
Dude thats where I got mine! I'm in Canada to. :cool:

[DaveTheAmazing 2.0]

Hey gang I'm thinking about buying an Opeth album or two. I've only really heard "To Bid You Farewell", and I like it a lot. Which album should I get?

[Darkness]

If you like that, Morningrise. I'd (and most otheres here) would also recommend Still Life and Blackwater Park.

[bucket]

What happened to Lopez?

:amaze:

He hasn't been touring with them since halfway through Sounds of the Underground! It's been Martin Axenrot of Bloodbath filling in.

And I'm not exactly sure what's up with Lopez, I've heard different things from different places. Family troubles, blood disease, drugs... I wish Opeth would give us a current update.



Just to be a conformist, here is my list.

1. Morningrise
2. Blackwater Park
3. Orchid
4. Still Life
5. MAYH
6. Damnation
7. Ghost Reveries
8. Deliverance

[suspect]

Dude, from the Opeth site:

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.

[bucket]

Dude, from the Opeth site:

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.

I normally would trust the official band website, but they have not released much more than that have they? That was months ago and he still isn't back after "doing well". So he's not having a swift recovery? Tell us Opeth! I just want an update on what's going on.

[Shadius]

Hey gang I'm thinking about buying an Opeth album or two. I've only really heard "To Bid You Farewell", and I like it a lot. Which album should I get?

If you like death metal, go for Morningrise to get the rest of the album then Still Life. If you don't like death metal, just don't, go for Damnation first.

[Misery]

Hey guys, I've been an Opeth fan for about a year now and I'm looking to expand my horizons. I own all of their albums, but I've only really listened to Blackwater Park, Ghost Reveries, Morningrise, and a tiny bit of each of the rest of them. I was wondering if you could recommend some songs to start with, especially on Still Life and MAYH... and well, Orchid as well. Ah, heck, just make it anything that isn't from BWP, Ghost Reveries, or Morningrise. :p

Thanks in advance.

[Shadius]

All of Still Life, surely.

The two more mellow tracks; Benighted and Face of melinda are great. As for heavier tracks, well, personally I really like them all, they all have a great mix of nice clean vocals and heavy moments. The Moor, White Cluster, Moonlapse Vertigo... Screw it, just give the whole album a spin a couple of times and find out yourself.

Also the whole of Damnation you may as well listen to. I wouldn't say specific songs can do any of their albums justice. I'd recommend A Fair Judgement and the title track from Deliverence, though. And so you know, Demon of the Fall is a long time fan favourite from My Arms, Your Hearse.

[MidnightRider]

Well, since we're on the topic of favorite albums, what about top 5 songs?

1. Black Rose Immortal
2. Bleak
3. Godhead's Lament
4. To Bid You Farewell
5. Hope Leaves

NP: Black Rose Immortal

[naboo]

Oooh this is going to be hard; very hard.

1. Black Rose Immortal
2. The Moor
3. Forest of October
4. The Night and the Silent Water
5. Harvest

That definitely varies.

[Txus]

Hard choice!

1. To Bid Your Farewell
2. Deliverance
3. The Moor
4. Black Rose Immortal
5. The Twilight Is My Robe

[Jude]

I can't possibly decide.

Face of Melinda
The Moor
Blackwater Park
To Bid You Farewell
Black Rose Immortal? Just for the electric-acoustic-electric again part about a minute in!

[Flynn]

If you like death metal, go for Morningrise to get the rest of the album then Still Life. If you don't like death metal, just don't, go for Damnation first.


Don't steer people the wrong way. If a person doesn't like death metal, don't even bother with Opeth. Period.


1.) Black Rose Immortal
2.) In Mist She Was Standing
3.) Forest Of October
4.) To Bid You Farewell
5.) Advent

[naboo]

Don't steer people the wrong way. If a person doesn't like death metal, don't even bother with Opeth. Period.



I wouldn't say that at all! Opeth was the band that brought me into the genre and prepared me for heavier music. They were the first band with harsh vocals I ever REALLY listened to.

[Knifeboy]

Don't steer people the wrong way. If a person doesn't like death metal, don't even bother with Opeth. Period.



You're sooo wrong..
Even if you'll never like harsh vocals, Opeth have made so much non-growling material... I've turned alot of people that can't stand Mikaels growls into Opeth fans

[Flynn]

I can't see someone that likes POP or Radio Rock jamming to Opeth, sorry.

[Knifeboy]

No need to be sorry for your ignorance ;)

I couldn't imagine anyone not liking Damnation

[Whale and Wasp]

I wouldn't say that at all! Opeth was the band that brought me into the genre and prepared me for heavier music. They were the first band with harsh vocals I ever REALLY listened to.
i second this:thumb: before opeth, i couldn't stand screaming vocals, but once i heard opeth i loved them for some reason and now i can tolerate more screaming music

[Darkness]

Yeah I wasn't really into growls before Opeth either.

[Deth]

Me either. Opeth was a gateway drug.

[Whale and Wasp]

i really want to hear still life (everyone says its so awesome) but i have no possible way to get it.....oh well....*listens to deliverance and GR for the millionth time*

[mblavis777]

When I say "Best" I mean Opinions. Opeth Is my "Best" Always will be.

If you never heard Opeth before I will give a list of songs to DL.


Black Rose Immortal
To Bid You Farewell
The Twilight Is My Robe
Karma
When
Credence
Face of Melinda
The Moor
Still Day Beneath The Sun
Advent
The Night And The Silent Water
In Mist She Was Standing :D
The Apostle In Triumph
Hope Leaves
The Masters Apprentices
Bleak :thumb:
Serenity Painted Death :evil:
April Ethereal
Demon Of The Fall



:Note: These tracks are in no order of Importance or favor.
Except Black Rose Immortal :)


good choices man

[naboo]

I can't see someone that likes POP or Radio Rock jamming to Opeth, sorry.

Just because a person doesn't like Death Metal doesn't mean they like Pop or Radio Rock.

(Excuse my ignorance if we were talking about a specific person who dislikes Death Metal and likes those other two genres)

[Otherside]

I can't see someone that likes POP or Radio Rock jamming to Opeth, sorry.

I love Dredg and Opeth. It is definitley possible.

[Lev]

Nope, unless it's on the official website.

*checks*

Says nothing about it, to my knowledge. Everyday makes me feel less and less like I'm gonna get to this concert. I don't know anything about it, besides where and when it is, and the tickets are on sale soon! Hell I don't even know HOW to buy tickets!

Oh, my fave albums in order;

Deliverance (atmosphere + heaviness = the awesomeness)
Ghost Reveries (so pretty)
Still Life (takes so long to get into it, but yeah I love it now)
Blackwater Park (puts me in a weird mood, and isn't that heavy, so I don't listen to it much)
Damnation (awesome but it just isn't Opeth)

YEAH. They're all great though.

I'm pretty sure tickets will be sold by ticketek, just ring the appropriate numbers that are on The Forum's website.

But where did you discover they are on sale by mid january??

[Werny]

I'm pretty sure tickets will be sold by ticketek, just ring the appropriate numbers that are on The Forum's website.

But where did you discover they are on sale by mid january??

That's what I thought, but I have no idea how to buy them. I can ask around.

If I have to buy my ticket over the internet, I'm probably screwed. Mum doesn't trust the internet with her credit card.

There was a News thing on the official site saying that Opeth are touring Australia and tickets for the tour go on sale mid January.

I searched for Opeth on Ticketek, found nothing.

[Lev]

I'm pretty paranoid about buying things off the net aswell but you should be safe since it's from a big reputable company like ticketek, try convince your mum with thatt one if need be ;).

If it's off the net i have a friend who can buy it for me, but even still I would prefer to give some cash then recieve a ticket in my hand, I presume that ticketek would have a place somewhere that you can walk into and by tickets so I'll most likley be doing that.

[Simon__Thats_All]

I finally got Lamentations. It's just finishing now. It's amazing. The sound quality is incredible. I've always known they were awesome, but watching it like this just blows me away. I hope I can see them when they tour Aus.

[Shadius]

Don't steer people the wrong way. If a person doesn't like death metal, don't even bother with Opeth. Period.

Er... They have a whole album that has nothing to do with death metal, and they have various songs scattered across their other albums which also have nothing, or very little to do with death metal, why can't people enjoy those songs if they can't stand the growling vocals or dissonant guitars?

Because I'm being an elitist.

Oh, okay.

In other news, my top 5 Opeth songs are... too hard to say. How about top song from each album, that might be easier to work out... uh:

Orchid - In the Mist she was standing
Morningrise - To Bid You Farewell
My Arms, Your Hearse - When
Still Life - Maybe... White Cluster ATM, they're all about even though.
Blackwater Park - The Drapery Falls/Bleak
Deliverance - A Fair Judgement
Damnation - Windowpane
Ghost Reveries - Ghost of Perdition

Not that any of this matters, it could totally change and on most albums I love many songs equally.

[matt4]

Some ppl tried to start a list of top five favorite Opeth songs a page or so ago. Since that's impossible, even in our list-happy thread it didn't catch on this time :) I figured that it'd be more fun to list your favorite song from each album and then rank those. I realized even more how great Opeth is when I couldn't pick a favorite song off of a few albums :P Still, for the sake of the list, let's try:

Orchid - "The Twilight Is My Robe"
Morningrise - "To Bid You Farewell"
My Arms, Your Hearse - "Demon of the Fall"
Still Life - "Godhead's Lament"
Blackwater Park - "The Drapery Falls"
Deliverance - "Deliverance"
Damnation - "Closure"
Ghost Reveries - "The Grand Conjuration"

And now, the impossible task of putting those in an order...
1. "Godhead's Lament"
2. "Deliverance"
3. "The Drapery Falls"
4. "Demon of the Fall"
5. "The Twilight Is My Robe"
6. "Closure"
7. "To Bid You Farewell"
8. "The Grand Conjuration"

*Note: the above list is useless for me. maybe someone else will have better luck when they try :P

[deathscreamingsheep]

I've just started getting into Opeth. I assume it's probably a natural progression from my recent taste for increasingly proggier bands. I have to say that I'm not really a Death Metal fan. Currently I can stomach screams from hardcore bands, but I haven't really got into growls yet.

Anyway, I've heard Grand Conjuration and Ghosts of Perdition so I was considering getting the Ghosts Reveries album. However, looking at all your album lists it appears you rank that album pretty low. Is it still worth getting anyway?

[Deth]

I would say yes. Their whole discography is amazing, and for me, the last album on my list still gets a 9 out of 10.

[Stoo]

It's been a few weeks since the last one so I guess it's bloody important to have another "fav Opeth..." list. :p

I'll do the fav from each album one...

Orchid - Under the Weeping Moon.
Morningrise - BRI.
MAYH - When.
Still Life - Serenity Painted Death.
Blackwater Park - Bleak. (Fav Opeth song)
Deliverance* - Master's Apprentice.
Damnation* - Windowpane.
Ghost Reveries - The Grand Conjuration.

* I don't own these albums, but these songs are my favourite from what I've heard.

:)

Edit;

Seen as how Mx has been shut down, does anyone know where to get alot of Opeth tabs? Everywhere I look they have like 2 Opeth songs.

Any tab sites that are anywhere near as good as Mx?? Cheers. :thumb:

[Jude]

Don't steer people the wrong way. If a person doesn't like death metal, don't even bother with Opeth. Period.

I beg to differ. I hate death metal (except for Opeth and old school In Flames) but love those bands.

Also, I listen to lots of stuff that could be considered pop and radio rock (like the Beatles, classic rock, Porcupine Tree/Blackfield) and I jam to Opeth.

So there's no need to make unneccessary generalizations. :thumb:

Top song from each album is better.

Orchid: In Mist She Was Standing...love that intro
Morningrise: To Bid You Farewell
MAYH: April Ethereal (Demon starts strong but gets weak toward the end IMO)
Still Life: My personal pick is Melinda, but The Moor takes it for all around best song.
Blackwater Park: Blackwater Park
Deliverance: A Fair Judgment
Damnation: Windowpane
GR: Ghost of Perdition

[Shattered_Future]

I've just started getting into Opeth. I assume it's probably a natural progression from my recent taste for increasingly proggier bands. I have to say that I'm not really a Death Metal fan. Currently I can stomach screams from hardcore bands, but I haven't really got into growls yet.

Anyway, I've heard Grand Conjuration and Ghosts of Perdition so I was considering getting the Ghosts Reveries album. However, looking at all your album lists it appears you rank that album pretty low. Is it still worth getting anyway?

You should start with a different album first, I think. Although Ghost Reveries is still a great album, it's a step down (I think) from their previous releases.

Judging from the songs you like, I'd say start with Blackwater Park (my personal favorite) or Deliverance. Others may think differently, but those would be mine.

[Jude]

You should start with a different album first, I think. Although Ghost Reveries is still a great album, it's a step down (I think) from their previous releases.

Judging from the songs you like, I'd say start with Blackwater Park (my personal favorite) or Deliverance. Others may think differently, but those would be mine.
Still Life. Morningrise is also a personal favorite of mine, but it's not as accessible as SL or BWP.

[deathscreamingsheep]

Ok thanks a lot. I have a bit of spare cash so I think I'll pick up Blackwater Park and/or Still Life but I'll probably end up getting Ghost Reveries as well anyway.

[MidnightRider]

Seen as how Mx has been shut down, does anyone know where to get alot of Opeth tabs? Everywhere I look they have like 2 Opeth songs.

Any tab sites that are anywhere near as good as Mx?? Cheers. :thumb:

Metaltabs.com :thumb:

There's about 50 on there.

[Shattered_Future]

Still Life. Morningrise is also a personal favorite of mine, but it's not as accessible as SL or BWP.

I still don't know what's so good about Still Life. Then again, I haven't listened to it much...

Another decent tab site is www.911tabs.com, simply because it's like the google of tab sites. Gives you links to all the sites that have tabs for that song.

Unfortunately, some links bring you to shut down sites.

[Shlakalam3]

Yeah im another one who was brought into harsh vocals through Opeth...

[Shadius]

I've just started getting into Opeth. I assume it's probably a natural progression from my recent taste for increasingly proggier bands. I have to say that I'm not really a Death Metal fan. Currently I can stomach screams from hardcore bands, but I haven't really got into growls yet.

Anyway, I've heard Grand Conjuration and Ghosts of Perdition so I was considering getting the Ghosts Reveries album. However, looking at all your album lists it appears you rank that album pretty low. Is it still worth getting anyway?

Ghost Reveries is possibly their most accessable sounding progressive album. It has three songs which have no death vocals or heavily distorted guitars, and another track with few death vocals though the guitars are heavier, the rest are a mix of the two. I'd recommend it to a prog fan, definately.

[BlindWriting]

I've just started getting into Opeth. I assume it's probably a natural progression from my recent taste for increasingly proggier bands. I have to say that I'm not really a Death Metal fan. Currently I can stomach screams from hardcore bands, but I haven't really got into growls yet.
It took me several repeated listens of the songs The Funeral Portrait and Blackwater Park to start to like the death growls. Now I absolutely love them.

Anyway, I've heard Grand Conjuration and Ghosts of Perdition so I was considering getting the Ghosts Reveries album. However, looking at all your album lists it appears you rank that album pretty low. Is it still worth getting anyway?
Ghost Reveries is a masterpiece, buy it without any hesitation. While it's not the traditional starting point for an Opeth fan, seeing as how it's a slightly more accessible standing point, there's no reason why you should begin with it. A pure work of art, I say.

[Jude]

I still don't know what's so good about Still Life. Then again, I haven't listened to it much...

It's much in the same style as Blackwater Park, but better. BWP suffers from some rather weak sections (a little of TDF, some of Dirge, much of Funeral Portrait) whereas Still Life kicks hard the whole way through.

And it has The Moor.

[Darkness]

And Face Of Melinda.

[Jude]

And Face Of Melinda.
That too.

And Serenity Painted Death and Godhead's Lament.

[Darkness]

and Godhead's Lament.
Pfft...


:p

[Toaster]

I don't like Face Of Melinda as much as everyone here seems to.. the distorted parts are awesome, but a lot of the accoustic parts don't grab me like most Opeth does. It's nice, but not a favorite.

[Shadius]

And Moonlapse Vertigo, and White Cluster.

Seriously good album. :p While individual songs may not be Opeths strongest, the album as a whole really shines to me.

[Darkness]

What about Benighted? That's 3rd best after The Moor and Face Of Melinda for me. :D

[Jude]

I don't like Face Of Melinda as much as everyone here seems to.. the distorted parts are awesome, but a lot of the accoustic parts don't grab me like most Opeth does. It's nice, but not a favorite.
I kind of feel this way too, the acoustic parts aren't really remarkable, I think it's the vocal melodies that make the first half of the song.

About song titles...let's discuss strange Opeth song titles that we can't figure out why they're called that.

Like all of Orchid
Advent
Nectar
Godhead's Lament
Moonlapse Vertigo
The Leper Affinity
Harvest
Wreath
BTPISIO
Harlequin Forest

[Darkness]

Doesn't Harlequin Forest have to do with the character in the story going through a forest titled just that?

What about the Funeral Portrait and Patterns in the Ivy II...

Theres probably more, but I can't think of any. Probably some off Damnation.

[Jude]

Doesn't Harlequin Forest have to do with the character in the story going through a forest titled just that?

What about the Funeral Portrait and Patterns in the Ivy II...

Theres probably more, but I can't think of any. Probably some off Damnation.
Yeah, like To Rid The Disease.

[ok lateralus]

hah I have no idea what is the reasoning behind the title "The Apostle in Triumph". It sure sounds cool, though.

[Darkness]

Didn't Mikeal say that Blackwater Park (I think) was the first album he named all the songs before writing the lyrics?

[Stoo]

Was it not the album he named before writing any songs?

[Jude]

Didn't Mikeal say that Blackwater Park (I think) was the first album he named all the songs before writing the lyrics?
I'm not sure. The more I think about it, the less every Opeth song title makes sense.

[TojesDolan]

Probably.

I don't understand the reason for "The drapery falls" but oh well.

[Darkness]

I'm not sure. The more I think about it, the less every Opeth song title makes sense.
Same... oh well, his lyrics rock either way.

[Jude]

Same... oh well, his lyrics rock either way.
The ones that make sense, anyway.

Did you used to be Darkness of Greed? Jeez too many people have name changes.

[Darkness]

Yes, I was hacked, made this different account, and got it merged.

[vashts80]

Weehee, I'm finally back. After getting haxxed, making a second account (that never got used btw) and now coming back. Wee. Anyway, I've fallen in love with TBYF. Amazing song.

[Darkness]

I suggest a change of avatar...

[lost_profits]

It's much in the same style as Blackwater Park, but better. BWP suffers from some rather weak sections (a little of TDF, some of Dirge, much of Funeral Portrait) whereas Still Life kicks hard the whole way through.

And it has The Moor.

See for me its the other way around. Still Life suffers from something I can't put my finger on. I find Godhead's Lament a bit lacking, Serenity Painted Death was one of my favs but it's lost its appeal to me. I enjoy Moonlapse Vertigo more than either of the two.

I'd say Blackwater Park is Opeth's most consistent album. Even though The Funeral Portrait might not be the quintessential Opeth song, not one second of any song was wasted on BWP. They just complement each other perfectly.

[Killtacular]

I'd say Blackwater Park is Opeth's most consistent album.
Pfff.

Dirge for November.
The Funeral Portrait.

[TojesDolan]

I've only heard two songs out of Still life, and I love them both. (The moor, face of melinda).

However I want to wait until I buy the album so I can enjoy it big time. Indeed.

I just fell in love with Damnation after I watched the lamentations album. The lyrics are mushy yet so greatly made.

Pfff.

Dirge for November.
The Funeral Portrait.

Dirge for november has an amazing intro. It's one of my fave songs.