Opeth - Ghost Reveries - Aug 30th
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King Snarll
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eleven59 said:
Only half way through the track, but I like it. Heavier bass sound. More eclectic drums. And definitely very heavy at times. A damn nice solo as well. I wonder if they will play this new song on Saturday when I see them.
From the sound of this, I am willing to bet Opeth will remain the best band in the world...according to the greatest music critic in the world.....me!
Rock on!
Snarllster
Oh my god! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! Listening now.
Thanks man! Heavier than I expected, very much Opeth.
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I'm so excited for the new album. I only got into them a few months ago but Opeth are amazing! 
The stuff on the roadrunner site sounds awesome
Joe
The stuff on the roadrunner site sounds awesome
Joe
I'm spinning it now...AWESOME. Musiclly these guys are ahead in years!
King Snarll
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Matt said:
Yeah they announced this during their last US tour. When I saw them in San Francisco they announced that their keyboardist was made an official member.
I can't wait to see them live tomorrow.
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Drew
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Keyboardist... I know Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree has played a lot of keys with them in the past - he's not their new keyboardist, is he?
Listening now - so far, the mix BLOWS, but it sounds like this is a fairly lo-fi mp3, can't be more than 96kbs, so maybe a lot of the low end is getting eaten that way... Vocals are higher than they should be, either way.
The song itself is pretty cool though, and that IS a good solo. There was a lot of concern, I guess, that their careers would be basically over after they signed with Roadrunner, but so far so good...
EDIT - definately not Wilson. I guess that's good news AND bad news - sure, he's awesome, but I'd hate to have anything interfere with more PT...
Listening now - so far, the mix BLOWS, but it sounds like this is a fairly lo-fi mp3, can't be more than 96kbs, so maybe a lot of the low end is getting eaten that way... Vocals are higher than they should be, either way.
The song itself is pretty cool though, and that IS a good solo.
There was a lot of concern, I guess, that their careers would be basically over after they signed with Roadrunner, but so far so good...EDIT - definately not Wilson. I guess that's good news AND bad news - sure, he's awesome, but I'd hate to have anything interfere with more PT...
I dunno, I've only heard "Blackwater Park" before this, and that album was damn near perfection (if not perfection). I just hope they haven't lost the softer side of what they do.
The mix definitely sucks, which could be what's throwing me off partially. Everything's a little too dry sounding, especially the drums. The vocals don't seem to fit in a lot of places (not just in the mix, they just sound out of place).
I dunno...this is why I've been hesitant picking up other Opeth albums, because Blackwater Park is so perfect for me that I don't want to mess with that
The mix definitely sucks, which could be what's throwing me off partially. Everything's a little too dry sounding, especially the drums. The vocals don't seem to fit in a lot of places (not just in the mix, they just sound out of place).
I dunno...this is why I've been hesitant picking up other Opeth albums, because Blackwater Park is so perfect for me that I don't want to mess with that
Drew
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Eleven - "Damnation." It's on my to-buy list, and the only reason I bought "Blackwater Park" first is that I was recommended not to, as I'd think they were a "damnation"-y sort of band and have a harder time getting into the rest of their stuff.
Think of it as an acoustic/clean-toned electric "Blackwater Park."
Think of it as an acoustic/clean-toned electric "Blackwater Park."
Jerich
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OPETH are one of those bands I am soooo influenecd by the more I listen to them the more I seem to write music like them "a don't do for me". When they toured with my Old Friends Tapping The Vein I had a chance to talk with all the Opeth band memebers and to find out that the drummer is more into DEATH metal and Jazz always makes me chuckle. And Yes Mikael is one of the most down to earth guys...He has some of the best singing Vibrato out there. Not many guys can sing and Death growl at the same quality as he does let alone play incredible solos....Yes he plays Keys for them full time now..Just seen them three weeks ago here in Philly...
Glad to see others are into them too!!!
Sweet, that's the one I saw at a local store and considered picking up but was nervous aboutDrew said:Eleven - "Damnation." It's on my to-buy list, and the only reason I bought "Blackwater Park" first is that I was recommended not to, as I'd think they were a "damnation"-y sort of band and have a harder time getting into the rest of their stuff.
Think of it as an acoustic/clean-toned electric "Blackwater Park."
I'll probably pick up their live DVD too and go from there. Don't get me wrong, I like the heavier moments too, but Blackwater Park is just so brilliant with the mix of heavy and soft, dark and light, it's amazing.
King Snarll
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The DVD is a good place to start. They play two full sets...one more mellow, then the "Regular" heavy set. Opeth was great last night, but they only were able to play four tracks. They did play the new single as one of those four songs.
After that show yesterday I officially hate ALL scremo-cookie-cutter bands. Poison the Atreyu Flames.....they all suck. I think 6 of these crap bands played in a row. My friends and I went to find a piece of shade and take a nap....for 4 hours or so. Had I know they would suck that badly I wouldn't have come to the show early. Show up at 6pm for Chimaira, Opeth, Unearth and Lamb of God. Strapping Young Lad and Devildriver were good, but I would definitely skip them next time to avoid the hours of screamo-crap.
And I know Clutch is a well respected band, but their set yesterday felt like I was getting repeatedly hit in the head with a two-by-four. Basicly the whole crowd hated them with a passion. I think Clutch should probably tour with bands like the Black Crows or something. Definitely not a good fit for a metal show (even if Clutch thinks they are metal, they arent.)
Snarlly
P.S.: Why does anyone like Gwar? Crap music and they fling shit on you? How is that a good combo? I guess I'm getting too old or something...I just don't get it.
After that show yesterday I officially hate ALL scremo-cookie-cutter bands. Poison the Atreyu Flames.....they all suck. I think 6 of these crap bands played in a row. My friends and I went to find a piece of shade and take a nap....for 4 hours or so. Had I know they would suck that badly I wouldn't have come to the show early. Show up at 6pm for Chimaira, Opeth, Unearth and Lamb of God. Strapping Young Lad and Devildriver were good, but I would definitely skip them next time to avoid the hours of screamo-crap.
And I know Clutch is a well respected band, but their set yesterday felt like I was getting repeatedly hit in the head with a two-by-four. Basicly the whole crowd hated them with a passion. I think Clutch should probably tour with bands like the Black Crows or something. Definitely not a good fit for a metal show (even if Clutch thinks they are metal, they arent.)
Snarlly
P.S.: Why does anyone like Gwar? Crap music and they fling shit on you? How is that a good combo? I guess I'm getting too old or something...I just don't get it.
King Snarll
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BTW, I actually prefer Damnation and Deliverance over Blackwater Park. FYI, Damnation is their mellow album. It is no heavier than classic Pink Floyd. Still, I love it. Deliverance offers some really diverse songs as well, Master's Apprentice is my personal favorite.
Snarllmiester
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Drew
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I just love the fact that they made offsetting concept albums - too cool.
King Snarll
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I've said it before, and I will say it again. I think it can be agrued quite well that this is the best band in metal today, period. The only other band that I like nearly as much in putting out consistently *awesome* works is Soilwork.
If you don't listen to either of these bands, do yourself a favor and at least give them a try. If you like rock or metal, I think you will like these bands.
Snarlmiester
If you don't listen to either of these bands, do yourself a favor and at least give them a try. If you like rock or metal, I think you will like these bands.
Snarlmiester
