
Their Magnum Opus

I decided to buy this album because I had it downloaded for quite some time and really enjoyed it. Nothing beats CD quality and being able to physically hold the album in my hands is something I strive for.
Opeth has released eight full-length albums; prog. fans will probably find something admirable about each album but this one takes the cake. Opeth's merger of death metal and acoustic interludes is nothing fresh and original, they just happen to be the band that knows how to blend the sounds correctly.
All of the shifts between harsh and clean sections are subtle and natural-sounding. In other words, it doesn't sound like Opeth is haphazardly blending brutality with somber acoustics. Mikael's vocals are all over the place on this album. Brooding growls, enchanting singing, sincere whispers, and even some accapella come through on "Morningrise."
This is probably Opeth's least-aggressive album but also their most progressive from a song structure standpoint. Many people will be turned off by the grey atmosphere this album presents while others will love it more for that very reason. This is Opeth's most ambitious work and is a landmark album for prog. music.
Standout tracks:
Advent
The Night & The Silent Water
To Bid You Farewell
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