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 FarewellRead full review
This album is a like a soul and it will stuck your ears, brains nearly internity, one of the most influenced opeth classic album ever created and most fans consider this is the last and great atmospheric album behind 'Orchid' due of departure both Anders and Johan. Opeth makes real music, opeth create true music, without opeth music goes downhill and it will dying our community. The reason why i bought this album. Why? Because i'm truly Opeth fan went to go see them October 2008 during Watershed tour but they coming back here once again at October 3rd but sadly i haven't met any band members yet. This is the most genious album and the most infamous and well-known longest opeth song is 'Black Rose Immortal'. 1996 been a lovely year for early opeth. I'd not reccomend enough for this album, this album soon to be walk into hall of fame. Just my opinion.Read full review
I bought this Cd because its so hard to find, my Boyfriend and I have been looking for it for month's and just happen to think about checking EBay for it (DUH!!) and there it was. The condition was used but it works great and we have been headbanging for days. This Cd was the only one we didnt have in our collection and are so happy to have found it.
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