definitly man, that would have been way better

Either way, they both kick ***.

Deliverance is probably in the top 10 if not, top 5 Opeth songs for me. Can't get enough of it.

The clean section in Master's Apprentices = the best clean part Opeth has ever done.

[QUOTE=Flynn]I think It would of been better if Deliverance and Damnation were released as a double disc set like planned.[/QUOTE]
Had it have been that way that album would have been an easy classic. By themselves they barely stand short.

By the way, anyone else think the part in Ghost of Perdition where Mikael says:
[I]Ghost of perdition
A saint's premonition's unclear
Keeper of holy hordes
Keeper of holy whores[/I]

is incredibly awesome? I think that's one of the most badass moments in any of Opeth's songs.

Indeed I do. My favorite section off that song is the next part after it though. Especially when the distorted part kicks back in and the solo comes up.Pure ear sex.

I like early Opeth better (Orchid, Morningrise). I dislike the new album, doesnt sound good to me.

^^ I think almost in the same way, I don't dislike [I]Ghost Reveries[/I] it's just...too damn boring, the vocals are ace though.

I think the keyboards on the new album kinda killed it somewhat for me. In songs like Baying of The Hounds, the beginning just sounds so cheesy/happy. Also in Beneath The Mire. Though just about every song is good i hope they somehow make a better balance between the keyboards and the rest of the band. Or just make better use with the keyboards.

I like the keyboards in the album, I dislike the guitar work though.

I suppose I've never thought guitar [i]has[/i] to be the most prominant instrument in a band, so it's never bothered me. One of Opeth's best albums.

i too am a bigger fan of older opeth (ie. morningrise/orchid/MAYH) i think these albums create a darker atmosphere. although the rest of thier albums are pure masterpieces these just appeal to me more.

i like the fact that Deliverance an Damnation were released at seperate times as fans had a chance to digest one album (to me the more i listen to the song, the more it appeals to me, their music grows on me like Ivy). and gave them another album to look forward to.

[QUOTE=Txus]^^ I think almost in the same way, I don't dislike [I]Ghost Reveries[/I] it's just...too damn boring, the vocals are ace though.[/QUOTE]

I dislike his new, screamed vocals. His old vocals are some of the best screamed vocals in metal, IMO. Maybe its the production, maybe he changed his style, but they just dont work for me.

[QUOTE=Txus]I like the keyboards in the album, I dislike the guitar work though.[/QUOTE]

The Keyboards really added to the music IMO

[QUOTE=Shadius]I suppose I've never thought guitar [i]has[/i] to be the most prominant instrument in a band, so it's never bothered me. One of Opeth's best albums.[/QUOTE]

I agree. I always loved Opeth for the whole package and never favored one aspect of theirs over the others. I cant get enough of this album.

[QUOTE==-fukifiknow-=]i too am a bigger fan of older opeth (ie. morningrise/orchid/MAYH) i think these albums create a darker atmosphere. although the rest of thier albums are pure masterpieces these just appeal to me more. [/QUOTE]
Same, those are by far my favorite Opeth albums,

I thought the keys could have been used better. I mean I'm not a fan of the whole crappy string synth in the back of like every song. The keys are used right in a couple songs but that's about it.

Is it just me, or does anyone really love the "Damnation" album. I can't pick a favourite, because everything is good, but Damnation really shows off their mellower and beautiful sounds. Plus, Mikael's voice is all clean in that one.

Also, one thing I really like about Opeth that stands out from most other bands is how they BRILLIANTLY incorporate acoustic fingerpicking into their songs. The guitarist who does this deserves MAD PROPS. The rhythms are really complex!

Also, I love how the scales are so dynamic. It's not any form of pentatonic, and the solos are very unconventional.

[QUOTE=Shuk]Is it just me, or does anyone really love the "Damnation" album. I can't pick a favourite, because everything is good, but Damnation really shows off their mellower and beautiful sounds. Plus, Mikael's voice is all clean in that one.

Also, one thing I really like about Opeth that stands out from most other bands is how they BRILLIANTLY incorporate acoustic fingerpicking into their songs. The guitarist who does this deserves MAD PROPS. The rhythms are really complex!

Also, I love how the scales are so dynamic. It's not any form of pentatonic, and the solos are very unconventional.[/QUOTE]
The solos aren't really that outside the box but Mikael and Peter both have a REALLY good sense of melody, making them very memorable.

[I]Damnation[/I] is a great album. I've listened it to a lot, so I'm getting kid of sick of it.

I just saw the Lamentations DVD with a friend....amazing experience. Now I remember why I love Deliverance so much :D

I've never heard Deliverance. The only Opeth album I've never heard.

You're really missing something, So you've never heard of [I]Masters Apprentices[/I]?

I was actually on a Deliverance binge today. Now it's Chopin.

Nope...:( Anyone be willing to send it to me?

I could do it. What's your emizzail?

[email]Lavey213@yahoo.com[/email]

Yeah, I regret the name.

Thanks a lot.

Tell us what you think after a couple of listens :)

Such an amazing song, especially live.

I'm using yousendit and I just put your email in the recipient part because I'm about to go to bed, so if you don't get it in about 40 minutes, check your junk mail.

Ahh, awesome. Thanks man.

There you go. It was done last night.