OPETH - Sorceress (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2016
- Official title track from Swedish progressive legends OPETH's twelfth studio album, SORCERESS, out worldwide via Moderbolaget Records / Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Order the album at opeth.com/stores.
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2016 marks the monumental return of one of heavy rock’s most unique, revered and fearless bands of the last three decades, Opeth. Over the years, the experimental, prog veterans have continuously reinvented themselves, pushing the boundaries of their craft and expectations of fans and critics alike.
OPETH’s new album, Sorceress, their first for Nuclear Blast via the band’s imprint label Moderbolaget Records, is proof chief architect Mikael Åkerfeldt has a near-endless well of greatness inside. From the album’s opener 'Persephone' to 'The Wilde Flowers' and 'Strange Brew' to the album’s counterpart title tracks 'Sorceress' and 'Sorceress II', OPETH’s twelfth full-length is an unparalleled adventure, where visions cleverly and secretly change, colors mute as if weathered by time, and sounds challenge profoundly.
Sorceress Track List:
1. Persephone
2. Sorceress
3. The Wilde Flowers
4. Will O The Wisp
5. Chrysalis
6. Sorceress 2
7. The Seventh Sojourn
8. Strange Brew
9. A Fleeting Glance
10. Era
11. Persephone (Slight Return)
”The new album "Sorceress" is our 12th studio album since our beginnings in 1990,” says Åkerfeldt. “I find it difficult to understand that we’ve been going on for 26 years, let alone that we’ve made 12 records now, all of which I am very proud of. ”Sorceress” is no exception. I love this album, as does the whole band. I wrote the music during 5-6 months and we spent only 12 days recording it at Rockfield studios in Wales. I find that once again we’ve taken a step forward. Or sideways, Or backwards. Somewhere!? It’s different! It’s extremely diverse. And if I may say so myself, extremely good. I feel the right to say that since I like to think I know this band better than anyone on the planet. Also, I always manage to detach myself from the record and listen as a fan. It’s a fine little record. My favorite in our discography right now. Of course. That’s how it should be, right? It’s both fresh and old, both progressive and rehashed. Heavy and calm. Just the way we like it. Hopefully there’ll be others around the globe sharing this opinion. It was a joy to make it. A fucking joy to record it, and a sheer joy listening to it. So there you have it!”
For Sorceress, OPETH returned to Rockfield Studios in Wales, also home to pivotal releases from Queen, Rush and Judas Priest, where the Swedes had tracked Pale Communion in 2014 with Tom Dalgety. The band spent 12 days recording at the countryside venue among its serene and inspiring surroundings. The result is nothing short of a powerful and intriguing record that will add yet another layer to the band’s celebrated career.
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7 strings guitars, with Drop A tuning.
Death Metal mood, with an Stoner and Progressive flavour.
In the studio tour they did recently, there are guitars all scattered around but they're all 6 string, so they might just be rocking massive strings. Either way, this is something new and weird. Looking forward to hearing more.
Yea definitely 6 strings. Probably tuned AADGHE or something
6 strings in drone a but yea
Simple riffing, low tuned guitars? Is Åkerfeldt alright? I mean he was nagging about low tunings for like a decade and everything (?). Not complaining though, it's great that they experiment and I like it. Looking forward to listen to it on a pair of good speakers. Just now the recording seems off.
+Alex Ignobilis the drums are super squashed
3:00 [evil peacock intensifies]
probably the best comment in this hellish thread
LOL
LOL!!!
Haha
"Don't fucking mess with me"
lol! To the top!
I discovered this band literally yesterday. I’ve binged on their music across their entire discography. These guys really don’t accept anything less than extraordinary, holy shit.
Go see them live asap if you haven't already it's completely necessary!
@@alexmatthews2332 how the hell, i want to see them live so badly. But i live in Asia 😭
@@daphenomenalz4100 they get around!
I discovered them literally today
Opeth is awesome with growls. Opeth is awesome without growls. Opeth is awesome with and/or without growls. Opeth is Opeth.
WITH OR WITHOUT GROOOWLLS
WITH OR WITHOUT GRO-OH-OOOOWLS
Ser Dayane you sir made my day
@@serdayane3101 furry xxxddddd
Opeth is now my favorite adjective
Sorry I prefer to listen deliverance and the Moor . This is shit .
8 bit Nintendo soundtrack transforms into a sludgy/stoner nightmarish hell world featuring priest-like vocal melodies which then finish up with something out of a Genesis record.
Hell yeah...
You could write for a music magazine. Good job there.
@@JohnSaber Abso-theFKN-lutely.. @Maideneer's comment was equivalent to the greatness of the song itself.
@@JohnSaberIm not sure if he is alive
I think it's inspired by Tarkus and not Nintendo
Does it sound like the old Opeth? No.
But is it good? Hell, yes!
Hell YEAH!!
Agreed. This gives me hope for this album. I did not really like past two releases, liked Heritage a little bit because it was really so melancholic and sad. The last one I don't even remember its name, did not really impress me. This song sounds good, I hope the rest of the album is in similar style.
No... Clean singing in opeth is like guitar solos in little wayne,.
Who the fuck is little wayne and why is he important?
Sound a bit like mastodon.
when the guitars said
“dun dun dun dun chig chug chug chug chug chug dun dun dun dun dun dun DUNN”
I felt that 😔
Not funny
thanks
@@fencingisb I thought it was funny :)
@Föller Fuckenstein I fuck... laugh you!!! :P
Damn straight. This is gold
Lamb of God, Gojira, Mastodon, and Opeth all in one tour please!!!
And baroness :)
And Smash Mouth of course
@@sig_tostapane8692 oh yes and smash mouth my favorite prog band of all time. More technically talented than Dream Theater, Animals as Leaders, and Opeth combined
I saw Lamb of God and Opeth like 10 years ago. Lamb of God was good but Opeth fucking destroyed them.
Beartooth, Mastodon, Opeth, Jinjer, Gojira, Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot....
Absolutely tremendous. Reviews will echo that notion (mine included) and our goal should be to share this to the ends of the earth.
In a way, the heavy riffing interwoven with those fantastic cleans rings like a compromise. What's even more impressive about that is no such goal was present, instead just being the natural intrepid exploration of a band. This is the mature glow of a band that explored their Earth, then decided to pursue sonic space travel to find new worlds.
Just watched your review, DAMN son! this is fire
I saw your review as well. It was a different point of view, a good point of view. I'm one of those who is stuck in the middle. I'm neither completely republican, or completely democratic. I'm neither pro-growls or anti-growl.
I am however, pro-progressive anything. I'm glad Opeth decided to release the official version of this track, cause the guitars in this other video sounded fuzzy at the bottom. Like overly fuzzy. This could very well be the authors intent, or it was just the audio quality in the other video. (not yours :P)
I digress. I have found myself replaying this track over and over now, and it's slowly growing on me. It's sure heavy, there's obvious talent + chops, and character. Huge sound. In a good way. AND I have yet to even read the lyrics, which is why I came here in the first place. lol
Great thing about music, Tom is that it's subjective.
Shut up, Tom. What do you contribute to the musical world? Go listen to Morningrise and fuck off.
Your 'goal' should be to give honest reviews, regardless of your affection for the band. I'm not getting that impartiality with you.
Heritage and and Pale Communion had a very clear 70's feel and texture in the sound, but this feel modern, and still maintaining the core elements os the last two albums and the dark and heavy sound of the death metal era.
Loving this so far.
I feel that Heritage, Pale Communion and now this album are observations of Opeth exploring the anatomy of Ghost Reveries, and as well as filling in the missing links between that album and Damnation.
Uh no, and ghost reveries is shit. even they hated it
+OsightblinderO uhm, no, it was a pretty good album. The fact that they didn't like it, doesn't say much.
OsightblinderO
No they don't, what the fuck are you talking about. I've seen them live 3 times over the past three years, and they played one or more songs from Ghost Reveries at each show. If they hated it, then explain why they played it live in its entirety during their 25th Anniversary Tour last October. I don't know why it was marketed as a tour because it was only show, but I was at that show and they CELEBRATED the album because it was also the album's 10th Anniv.
They also played "The Grand Conjuration" when I saw them at Wacken last year, and "Ghost Of Perdition", "Atonement" and "Reverie" when I saw them in Boulder, Colorado in 2013.
Strong logic. "I dislike something so i'll convince myself Opeth also dislike it to validate my opinion."
And then spread the word as truth without evidence..
Opeth frontman Mikael Akerfeldt says of the track; I was trying to draw inspiration from the negative aspects of love: the jealousy, the mindfucks, the paranoia and everything that comes with what’s ultimately a beautiful feeling.
Dude’s a genius.
Opeth can’t fucking make a bad album or even a bad song. They are every single one fucking badass musicians, and all always genuinely creative and inspired. Altogether a fucking flawless band.
Like Zeppelin
I hate the fact that so many people are hating on this track. If you're not a fan of the last few Opeth records, that's fine. Then go back and listen to their old stuff. Some bands are like that. But you don't need to bitch and moan about how they aren't "metal" anymore. Opeth is a Prog band. Prog can be heavy and brutal, but also can be calm and soothing. I think they've always done a good job of maintaining a happy medium between the two. If you don't like the track then move along. I like it and can not wait for the album to drop in Sept!
dude you ask people not posting their opinions because they differ from yours. just grow up it's not hating it is just freedom of speech. everyone is a fan here noone wants to hurt anyone.
+anast dimebagrestinpeace I agree. It's freedom of speech. But there is a difference between constructive and elaborative criticism and mindless bashing, saying things like "boring" and "snoozefest".
Weird, since all fans seem to love Damnation and that's a pretty mellow album.
This stuff is just all over the place and terrible at mimicing 70's prog rock. Nothing progresses well, this song literally sounds like Mike wrote 3 riffs in different seasons of the year and pasted them.
Exotic Eagle you talk like every positive comment is like a whole book of poetry. there's no difference between negative and positive comments. both help and both needed.. just accept it and continue with your life
This gets better with each listen.
I agree. That pummiling riff.
Facts !
Well said!
An asmr channel hello 💛🍊🌟
Now You have live with this song
I have no idea why everyone is saying that this song had to grow on them. This is THE song that got me into Opeth.
I was also high as shit on shrooms the first time I heard this, but this song still undeniably kicks ass
Late to the party then
This song introduced me to Opeth as well - now pretty much my favorite band.
The one that got me was Hessian Peel/porcelain heart. Listen to those, then familiarize yourself with the style. Then come back to this, expecting the same style. Not saying you won’t like this, but if you come in expecting that style, it’ll throw you off a bit. But then you will grow to love it
In my case it was "The Drapery Falls" - but that was back in 2005 or so. Still, "Sorceress" is one hell of a song - one of the best they made in recent years imho.
Ironically I also heard this song first and it was the only song of them that i liked for a while, but eventually I weng back through their discography and now this isn't even in my top 20 Opeth songs
4:40 that riff is an eargasm
My personal favorite of all time is and will be "Ghost of peridition" but this is insanely good aswell...
Same here brother!
Ghost of perdition = growl
Sorceress .... NOPE
Same!
You never know. He's started growling more live now.
Agreed. Ghost of Perdition is just the pinnacle of metal. That being said, I'm someone who didn't care for Pale Communion, and I'm pumped for Sorceress. I didn't think Opeth could pull off truly great songs without the dirty vocals Akerfeldt's capable of, but this song proves me wrong. Can't wait to see what other tracks this album's gonna be packing!
I don't get it why people hate this track it's an amazing song can't wait for the album to come out
People hated Cusp of Eternity and The Devil's Orchard when they came out. Just give it some time.
There are still fans out there that just won't accept the current direction Opeth are doing now, they'd rather see them repeat Blackwater Park (Or My Arms, Your Hearse, whatever) over and over again. Honestly, I'd rather have a band do different things than just repeat the same classic album over and over again (Even though I listen to KMFDM). It makes the band more interesting when they venture into different artistic direction...
+Exotic Eagle people hated the devil's Orchid?
It's not the 'accepting' part, it's the music that's not that good anymore.
Damnation is a pretty well revered album with no growls or death metal things, but it sounded like Opeth, sounded like a unique take on the 70's rock and the songs were just well written. This is an incoherent mess.
This come from a 3 decade 70's prog rock fan.
With due respect, it just really comes down to opinion. It's debatable. I do understand the fanbase is divided with this current direction. But if they did Ghost Reveries part 3 I would've got sick of them. personally. I actually did like Heritage when it came out because it was something I didn't expect from them. And I stil play the album from time to time.
But that's just my opinion. And my impression how the fans reacted when it came out .
But since you're more prog than I am, what's your recommendation of 70's prog albums?
"We're Opeth, by the way!"
- Mikael Åkerfeldt @ Tuska 2019
STOP SPEAKING ABOUT MY CRUSH
I hope thats your GF now
@@stockholmsyndrome7920 no
*0:00* ok..
*0:30*.. ok..
*1:01*...FUCK THEY ARE BACK
0:30 ..ok.. What the hell are you doing Opeth..?
0:50 ..I'm losing my hope over here..
1:03 ..Wait.. this actually sounds pretty fucking epic!
5:49 .......WHY IS THIS SONG SO SHORT?!
Knowing Opeth this will probably be one of the shorter songs off the album, hell it might even be longer on the full release.
Yeah the last chord seemed kind of out of place...
Well, there is a Sorceress 2 on the album listing
+TheWildHealer Seriously, explain to me what's so bad about the intro? It's a fucking banger. I've always thought people appreciated experimentation. I've always thought people appreciated tributes to older music. Clearly I was wrong.
1st heard: This is not Opeth...
2nd: I guess it's kinda cool.
3rd: Yep it's cool.
100000th: I LOVE THIS SHIT
Pretty much! Haha
Why is everybody saying this is not Opeth? this is totally Opeth!
+Zack Morley I know, I actually love this! but at first it sounded a bit different from the old Opeth. Still amazing tho
+The Uvula "old rots like us" haha true tho!
see I think the beginning part does sound like old Opeth and then it changes into its newer style
Opeth with growls is like a dark gothic symphony of music
Opeth without growls is Jethro Tull on weed
both are gr8
Holy Shittt that is on point. That voice is so much like Ian Anderson
69th like
"Jethro Tull on weed" thats like saying "weed on weed"
"Jethro Tull on weed" is just "Jethro Tull"
Thats interesting because I always thaught Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre was pretty heavy for his time.
My first exposure to Opeth was Advent, Deliverance and Ghost of
Perdition, so obviously I love their metal works, but you can't deny
that there is magic in the last 3 albums. The Devil's Orchard and
Nepenthe are what I think to be some of the best they've ever done.
Eternal Rains Will Come and Moon Above, Sun Below, are some of the best
modern compositions I've ever heard, the same can be said for the
entirety of Pale Communion. Sorceress (The album) contains some of the
most haunting and beautiful melodies and brutal keys/Hammond I've ever
heard, and I've listened to a lot of 70s prog, and everybody says Opeth
is just ripping off 70s prog, I've NEVER heard a song that sounded like
Devil's Orchard or Sorceress (The Song)
Oh man I do so love Devil's Orchard!
I enjoy everything I have heard that Mikael has been a part of. Not to downplay anyone else's work on these recordings, but the guy just does not participate in garbage.
OfficerMarmalade Also Tool the falls in line with progressive rock or metal.
What about Black Rose Immortal? That’s their best song
This sounds like a song that would be playing in an elevator on a trip to hell after you die -- it's like your dead soul is being slowly taken to hell in the elevator, but there's no way to stop it, there's no one there, no buttons, no controls, it's just you trapped in a metal box, almost like a coffin, and you're being escorted to the depths of hell...and I fucking LOVE it.
Uh no, this isn't "evil"
That's actually the intro to The Moor
nice trip man :D
A great description! I love this song so much it hurts
Pretty odd thing to be in love with.
that intro is the music you will hear as you descend into hell in an elevator
I never knew metal could be this beautiful. Soft but heavy 🤘💪
That main riff is heavy as fuck.
@@QuestNation3221I agree. Difference between being loud and being heavy. Song is so heavy it drags
Ok, first time hearing this, Here I go...
Oh, sh*t, its amazing
XD
Yeah, same feeling here.
Don't you dare say you like new Opeth or else you'll get crucified.
right there with ya... aaaand now its over. mild disappointment is the general feeling.
This has a strong Mastodon _flavor_!
So true
+Carlo DB Yes whatever Mastodon is taking lately, they're sharing with Opeth
Mastodon are dog-shit compared to Opeth.
Corey Jason I agree, but I still find a similarity in the sound direction they both seem to be headed in
agree
I'm really glad Opeth is growing and changing tbh, that's what a true prog band is supposed to do remind you guys. Not record the same proven formula every album.. they're not young and angry like before and their sound reflects that, they don't sound angry, they sound precise and refined, love it.
This song is pretty angry.
this song is stuck to my head , and just wont go away... Sorcery
They've really outdone themselves here. I appreciate the revisiting of the extra heavy elements without even that much distortion. 1:02 - 1:13 sounds like Scourge of Iron by Cannibal Corpse lol
I actually love this & I've been a fan since Orchid. Usually one has to go across several artists to obtain the same musical diversity as you get from Opeth's albums.
Great, now I have to listen to Scourge of Iron.
(For the 1,000th time... XD)
i thought the same thing! hahah
Okay now I'm starting to like Cannibal Corpse again haha xD
Jeez you posted this comment 6 fucking years ago. Everytime i heard Sorceress back then I was like, duuuuude that bit its the twin brother of Scourge of Iron. Amazing you thought the same. Cheers my dude.
1st listen: Wow this sucks
2nd listen: I TAKE IT BACK
Johsty Bach - Yeah, I gave up after the first time and then they performed this live and I admitted that I was completely wrong.
OK computer 😀
Right lol at first I was, wtf is this? Now I'm like dayyyyum!
1/3 listen ... ?
2/3 listen ... ok interesting!
3/3 listen ... I want to listen again!
Lol
My favorite Opeth song. Yes, I heard them IN 1995. This is killer songwriting because it’s great and pays no attention to what it SHOULD be. It just is, regardless of likeness or not.
That chorus is exactly why Dorian is my favorite mode.
If the chorus is in Dorian what mode is the rest of the song in? Its very different cannot figure it out.
@@Brother2Saintz it's a combination of different modes, which is what makes Mikael's songwriting so unique. He openly knows very little about actual music theory, which to many of us is a good thing.
Who needs drugs when Opeth compose music like this? Nice job guys!
These guys have inspired me too go back into writing original heavy prog music. They have just gotten better with age. Songwriting genius.
People saying they like it after they listened it a couple times * me instantly liking it*
Dude me 2...... the intro i was like it’s weird but cool, than the riff kicks in and it’s badass
rickychardzz yeah! I love it!
I love it from my first listen also, but because the opening reminds me of Rush, one of my favorite bands, and the middle reminds me of Alice in Chains, another of my favorite band... But TBH this doesn't sound too much as 'classic' Opeth and must be why many people didn't like it at first listen... I still love it though
巡り巡って初めてOPETHにたどり着き、いくつかアルバムを拝聴した後でこちらにたどり着きました。
名曲ぞろいの中でもこちらの曲のクオリティに打ちのめされております。
今まで知ることができなかったことを悔やむべきか、はたまた、ようやくでも出会えたことに感謝すべきなのか・・・
sorcery is the best
This is the great example of modern prog-rock. Drums and guitar lines, vocals, the story, all on highest level! Awesome))).
Opeth: Creating masterpieces since 1992.
RUSH (COUGH-SPUTTER) "Am I DEAD TO YOU?!?"
Opeth formed in 1990, dude. But you are completely right nonetheless!
That bass is Black Sabbath-ish. Crisp!
I am a sinner and I worship evil
Blood is thinner but you will never know
Can you confess that you thrive in chaos?
You're a sorceress and your eye is on the lost
But you're dying
It's in your eyes
You're a charlatan
You get everything you wish
You're a harlot
Carry poison in your kiss
Beg forgiveness
With a dagger in your hand
Sow your death seed
And reap the dying lands
But you're crying
It's only vice
Empty vessel
Drained of hope
And none the lesser at the end of
A rope
Have you ever hated like I?
Know I still awaited the absence of lies
Watch your eager tongue
Attack me from behind
Riddle whispers
Bleak futile control
Like a twin sister
Adapting to a role
You're a murderer
Bloodlust increase
You're a harvester
Come close to spread disease
And you're hiding
I hear you cry
Are you posting lyrics on a lyric vid?
Noice.
@@hearteatrs yes
I have not heard this new stuff, but i'm not upset with Opeth changing their music. They are just being artists making the shit they like to play.
If you want growl then go listen to the albums with growl. I've been listening to black water park again for a few days now and I'm still surprised at how great that album was. I guess my point is that you cannot ask for another blackwater park or ghost reveries or orchid or any of the older album because they have already done those. Go listen to what you like, and be grateful Opeth created them.
If the new music is what the band want to play, then lets support them. I'd rather that they are playing the music they enjoy, than them hating playing shit they dont want to play anymore.
Thank you! Finally, someone who loves all forms of music without purist bias.
Their first 4 albums are nothing like their next 4 albums. Opeth is constantly changing, especially after they met up with Steve Wilson.
We need more of you in the world
Dude, i feel the same way. I've seen too many musicians lose their passion and their music lost their charm shortly afterwards. I'm glad Opeth still has theirs, and i wish them the best. However it was Blackwater Park & Ghost Reveries that made me fall in love with their music, and i'm just not looking for what they're doing these days.
This is friggin awesome. Their 90’s shit is friggin awesome.
Animals as leaders is awesome.
Black tongue also.
Cornelius rock.
De staat are groove monster minimalists.
Billain and Culprate have a sound design that’ll knock you for 6.
NOISIA provide consistently for 20 years.
Jimi Hendrix is a heavy influence on distorted guitar and one of the best to do it for the time and still.
Antoine dufour is just as much a virtuoso as Vai and Van Halen, or malmsteen if you like your scales.
Car bomb bring a whole new level to experimentation within metal. A nod to Frederick thordendal’s special defects era.
Subjective listening as usual.
Opeth rock man. This new sludgy doomish stuff is killer.
Opinions :)
This entire record is inspired and full force. So wonderful to hear them so alive and well. Long live Opeth! ~♡
I initially hated this song, but damn, that saturated intro just got in my head, i love this song.
Opeth on shuffle is wild
Can you confess?
Interesting how there's always one side of the group that complains that their music sounds the same and then another group that complains that they wish they sound like they used to if they change something. I personally really like how they transformed. It's their music and they can do whatever they want with it. If you don't like it, then don't listen to it.
Yeah, it's their music and whatnot. But you can't blame a fan for being upset when what they hope for never arrives. It's like you fall in LOVE with a truck company, and you've bought every model in the past. Now this year, all of the sudden, they're like "fuck it, we're selling cars now" and you're left there like "Well shit, I didn't want a car. What happened to your awesome trucks? I have lots of shit to haul and your latest model is getting old!"
I realize this track has garnered some what of a mixed reaction from fans, but that's normal at this point in Opeth's career. Almost everything they do now gets a lot of mindless bashing. (Not saying it doesn't get constructive criticism either, but there is a lot of unfair treatment in this as well)
Out of the past 3 albums that have been different (including this one), my hopes are highest for this one. The fact that Opeth can transition from such a groovy keyboard intro to a similarly groovy yet crushing, chuggy riff is what made them strong from the very beginning. Whether it be acoustics, keyboards, or distortion, they're solid and always will be. This song, to me, feels more energetic and lively than, well, ANYTHING on Heritage or Pale Communion. While they were both fantastic albums, they at times, felt dull. The riffs in this track are simple, yet effective. The fact that they're simple makes some people think they're boring, but for me, it's not boring. It's a banger.
I found Cusp of Eternity and The Devil's Orchard both sounded much more lively than this song, which sounds flat. I do have high hopes for this album (if nothing else I love the cover art :P), but I've found this song to be a disappointment. I completely disagree with your assent of the riffs in this song, they are so dull.
Could be also because of the mix, on this video the song doesn't have the harmonics it has on other versions I came across.
I don't think the riffs are boring because they're simple. Everything Nick Drake writes is very simple yet very harmonic and beautiful. The riffs in this song are boring because it's part typical open-chord chugga nonsense that's been done to death for decades. Since when was Opeth supposed to be about switching to a new genre, but contributing absolutely nothing to said genre?
+Lug N. So there are other videos of this song with better mixes? Do tell.
+ganondorfchampin I really don't see how Cusp of Eternity's chuggy riff is any different from this. Alright, Cusp DOES HAVE a bit more emotion and a bit more density. I can easily hear that. But it's still a very simple track, much like this one. I imagine Cusp, when it first hit RUclips, got a lot of the same comments. "Boring. Dull", etc etc. Now people praise it to death. In a few years, this track might be looked back on and enjoyed. Because right now, it's new, and right after listening to classic Opeth, sure, it may sound boring and distasteful (if that's even a word xD). But after multiple listens, I mean MULTIPLE, there's a greater chance that it will be enjoyed.
I told myself ill never listen to newer opeth albums because no more growls but well... the more I listen to this, I'd like to take thats statement back
Man... This peacock is mad
yessss
It's nice to see you here :D
Btw, you did a great job with flux, i really like it ;)
aw thanks!
Dropped in to tell you you're amazing! :D
after seeing the comments linked to you, i checked out your channel to see what it was about, glad I did, great stuff man!
Having heard the entire album, some songs more than ten times each, I can easily say this is one of their best albums ever. I love it. Thanks a lot Opeth.
It's unique, it's perfect. That's why I bought 5 albums of Opeth at once. I'm discovering them now and every album is a musical climax.
I would trade every single thing I possess in this world for that chorus to last two bars longer, it has no right hitting that hard yet lasting that short
Heavy as shiiiit!
Should probably eat less ärtsoppa :)
My respect for Ola is now even higher than before. :D Can't wait to hear what the whole album sounds like!
heavy progressive/atmospheric/experimental rock, maybe, not heavy as shit please
Sure, it's heavy, but the riffs are super boring. Disturbed has heavier songs than this, like Decadence, and that song actually has some variation, unlike this song, which is just chug-chug-chug.
fool, heavy is power.
I'm 56 years you....i am deep purple...black Sabbath..led zep..all that old school stuff....my first time hearing this song....mind blowing..i love it
Well... for those of us who prefer old opeth... game over guys.
game's been over dude
It's not even about the 'old' Opeth now. Damnation wasn't 'old' Opeth when it came out, but it was great. Their new direction just doesn't resonate with me since the last two albums.
Muzahir Haideri same here, totally lost interest when heritage came out
You will always have the option to listen to the old shit, right?
I love old Opeth, I dont hate new Opeth, but im not really feeling this song....
I don't usually pay attention to the drum plates but damn... These are worth a listen by their own
To me OPETH is the best when they get really jazzy, be it slow and melancholy moody or fusion-like and technical. "Sorceress" is one of my favorite OPETH songs as it sounds really 70s proggy with that fusion jazz intro riff arrangement, and then you have these 90s sounding alternative metal choruses and chugga-chugga parts, perfectly balanced. It's like a compilation of heavy prog, epic, spanning for decades, paying tribute to its jazz roots. Excellent song!
Loved that they opened up the show with this song, followed by Ghost of Perdition.
Just dug up my old Alice in Chains, Type O Negative, Black Sabbath, Death cassettes to ease the time till this shit comes out :D Help me more pls.
Some Moonspell or My Dying Bride maybe, Paradise Lost
Glad I wasn't the only one to hear a bit of Type O Negative in the song.
Still listening ? I never stoped listen Type O Negative.
now i'm hearing aic in the song so fuckin' much!
maybe some meshuggah? or old opETH, some swedish melo-death etc etc
The main riff on this song is heavy as fuck and Mikaels vocals are incredible.
this whole song is trippy, this bass sounds like rubber slapping concrete, and the guitar sounds like metal grinding metal.
That intro is mind blowing!
Pau Serra Barot tbh the intro reminded me of a poor CKY, but the track got better👍
It reminded me of some sort of psychedelic stuff you would hear in the 60's. It's great.
it's jazz
@@badass6300 no, it's funk
@@zal8424 my bad.
when I heard a couple of songs from this album my first reaction was this; "what is going on, what have they gone and done now?" but after having a few listens I really begin to get the feel for it, it's beautifully crafted and the lyrics are strong throughout.
I really think this will become a favourite of mine when driving to and from work for instance. have had a thing for heritage and pale communion lately, I reckon this will be a fine addition to the playlist:)
Thank you Opeth for never staying the same, and allways be progressive and experimental, I love it!
The intro to this song sounds like a Paper Mario boss fight and I am here for it all day every day
is it possible to just have this entire video tattooed onto my body? i love the artwork on the latest record so much
The peacock is so magnificent, like the perfect blend of grace and beauty with Evil and Maliciousness, something simple like the colour of its eyes and the gold that encompasses them, just makes it look so expressive, Simple, Beautiful, and yet horrifying
and the way the feathers look matted? honestly i could not compliment the artist enough, ive always loved Opeths dark art style but im so captivated by this record.
Comparing it to something like the dark and ominous blackwater park Its such a vast contrast, the same can be said with the multiple opeth sounds we've heard over the years aswell, but i have always and will always love this band
TizzmantineUK I totally fucking agree. You made a valid, thoughtful desertation on a youtube comment :)
Travis Smith has been handling Opeth's album covers and art since "Still Life" and yes, he's indeed excellent!
I think they've finally nailed down what they've been going for since Heritage. Loved watching their growth over the years...Truly one of the greatest bands walking these days...
"watch your eager tongue"
"attack me from behind" WTF? Is he talking about someone rimming him?
Possibly. Those devil worshipers like their kinky stuff
An Evolving Ape maybe Steven Wilson. jk
Close to spread disease? STD's?
An Evolving Ape sounds more like someone talking shit behind his back
thanks dude, now every time i listen to this song im going to think of this. -_-
5:34 this is the most epic outro I've every heard. Bravo Opeth!
For me, the reason why it grows on some of us older fans who weren't too keen on it. The metal-chugga-chug groove. Opeth's older catalogue had some bangers that have a sick groove, and I think subliminally it hooks in. Opeth's older stuff while progressive, it did not go crazy with the 'Jazz' and prog. They made sure they had hooks that you can bang to. The new stuff not so much. The newer sound is more focused on the progressive influences, so hooks and grooves take the backseat for more crazy keyboards and Jazzy instead of Blues guitar solos. I think the easiest way to explain it is Old Opeth - Blues and Grooves and Metal. New Opeth - Jazz, experimental, hard to follow if not into super progressive 70's rock.
For me this song just brings back a few elements I miss from Oldpeth.
Newpeth is still great don't get me wrong, it just doesn't hit the same spots.
Also anyone else feel this? - Old Opeth clean vocal style - Eric Clapton-ish. New Opeth clean vocals - Jethro Tull-ish.
If I know something, it's that Mikael is truly a sorcerer when it comes to music.
Can't believe after five years (or more) people are still whining the same old crap since day one. You keep coming back for more though??? I stuck up for these morons back then but now its just sad. Get over it people.
The song - its awesome. Heavy, just what I've been hoping they'd do after hearing Cusp of Eternity for the first time. They can still be heavy without needing the death metal and after some extensive prog explorations the last couple albums, its just what the doctor ordered. And its a surprise because I wasn't expecting any new material from them for another year at least. New label, new chapter.
Congrats on the new record and hope to see you live Stateside. (Tour with Katatonia???)
Cusp of Eternity is way better than this.
What you see is the reality. If Iphone becomes Oneplus 3 people will surely miss the classy part of it. That's what happened to Opeth. They have lost the Class and soul of their music. Heavy our not, I loved Opeth until Damnation. But after that it became meh.
Md. Ziaul Hoque Ch. Damnation was a great album. They've also had some great stuff of Ghost Reveries and Watershed. Heritage is where they really started going to pot, though even then they've still had a few good songs.
Agreed. Hope this album gets better with more time.
Too each their own. I'll always respect others' opinions. But the cookie cutter whining year after year is straight comedy at this point. Luckily, there's always something to enjoy for me. But seriously though - why do you even bother coming back for more? Just looking for more excuses to complain? This started after Morningrise - people bitched about MAYH. Its been fucking 20 years - the river of tears is epic at this point.
opeth just get better and better. this is a musicians album. prog but the official sound of opeth stamped all over it. stellar stuff
I've really been enjoying the drumming on the last few albums starting for heritage. The jazz influenced drumming is done very skillfully here and complements the songwriting. Props to martin.
Doompeth
Well, yes. Yes, I am.
This made my day, thank you!
Imagine Kojima team up with Michiru Yamane and they create the ultimate game experience
The song sound a bit like Ghost (the band), but better.
hope not Ghiost sucks (to me) like shit. they are a true joke
The art of this album is the best one you had since Heritage
Took me years to finally accept new Opeth but was worth it
I love the smoothness of the sound this album has. drumming has never been so soft and yet so menacing
This comment section is atrocious. Stay out of it if you liked the song.
(I loved it)
lol yes, the "bring the brutal vocals back" folk are ruthless xD
I do miss the growling, but I always liked Opeth for the clean vox. But, the shift in style does nothing for me. It's just a little too cheesy for me. I would have been happier with more of a Damnation-style continuation. Opeth feels like they gave up the very things that made them unique. And I can't get behind that. Good for them, though. I'm glad they still have fan support and they're doing what they want to do.
+thisisexile66 that's one thing that tore me apart..loved'em till heritage, but.
thanks for the warning, ill take your word for it
+Christopher Wood Well said mate!
I can dig this a lot more than the previous two albums combined. Heavier, and that's all I've ever wanted. Still, miss the majestic transitions between the growls to cleans, but at least this is punchier, crunchier. You can smell the Ghost influence, though.
Yeah I did get a Ghost vibe from this, just a bit heavier.
Have you even listened to Pale Communion? Granted Heritage wasn't very heavy, but PC is pretty heavy!
There's almost 10 albums worth of death metal material. Opeth can have a lot of longevity with this newer style, and I could see them becoming a classic band the way Maiden, Deep Purple and Queen are, but I couldn't see a 61 year old Mikael singing only songs like Masters Apprentice at that age.
What! Pale Communion was brilliant! And I do have all of their albums.
Opeth beat Ghost to this sound.
This band are too good to be true!!
I've listened through thier whole discography many times, but I still want more!! They're just one of those bands!!
And if you think this soung sounds great here, seeing them perform it live is just exceptional!!
This album is so friggin incredible. I’ve been listening to it over and over for the past 6 months.
Stop blaming the lack of growls. that isn't the problem at all. All of Damnation, Harvest, Porcelain Heart, Burden, Coil... All clean singing, but fantastic vocal melodies & songwriting. This song, like Cusp of Eternity, is basically mostly one riff with some dressing. The vocal melodies follow the riff exactly which is boring. If you listen to Opeth's older clean material, the vocal melodies really compliment the guitar rather than follow it. There's other aspects too, but that's a big one. The Devil's Orchard has these elements which is why I like it a lot, but most of the last 2 albums lack this.
Just listen to their older music then, I personally don't like listening to the same 2 or 3 albums for the rest of my life so I enjoy something different.
I totally agree with you.
+Blake Bagnell It's easy, If you don't like prog-rock you won't like the last 3 albums of opeth.
Agree 100%
yea heritage was very good but these newer lack a certain magical atmosphere and progressive grace.
i wish the whole song was as good as the last 30-40 seconds
yeah that last section is rather tasty, bit more going on, would like more of this
yeah the song is like eating some odd sourdough bread but that last bit is some decent fuckin steak and mushrooms. some definite rainbow and stoner rock vibes off the bread bit, it might grow on me, i'm not sure
Rainbow and stoner rock vibes? What's the rainbow part? Rainbow rock? Ha, never heard of such a genre.
the band known as Rainbow my dude
The Memorgia --- I don't believe I've heard of them. I'll check 'em out. Thanks.
One if the best melodies ever made.
0:01 That riff!!
It's such a shame because I grew up listening to Opeth and have considered myself a great fan of their music. I'm glad to see that a lot of people liked it but this track is really dissapointing for me. I like guttural and clean voice all the same, but it's the harmonies, the riffs and just the soulless sounds that really get to me. What was once a unique band seems to just be writting music for sake of it, without any effort.
Same ;:/
i totally agree friend. i hear all this attempt to change everything just because you need a change in your life. no atmosphere anymore
Did you read the interview? mike said he was asked to write a record in 6 months. they are going to get fucked just like Metallica. This is not opeth. not asking for heavy old songs but the class they had until damnation. They have lost the soul.
Agreed. I've barely spun post-D&D albums more than a couple of times, it's been extremely disappointing. GR for me showed extremely messy songwriting and the clear beginning of degradation. I get that bands change, thats cool. But not when the change ISN'T working well. I dare say that the fans who are still pleased are the ones with low expectations and standards quite frankly. I totally agree that the atmosphere has gone. Even with this latest song, which DOES sound awesome, it still seems to miss atmosphere. I think Akerfeldt is genius, we all know he is. But there's some magic that's just GONE. Is it because we have no Lopez for example? Is THAT when the magic left Opeth?
You are definitely in the minority with your opinion :)
I like it very much, thank you Opeth.
This song doesn't sound like old Opeth but the atmosphere is quite the same...for me great sign of progression in old fine manner.
chug-chug-chug...a-chug-a-chug-chug
Chug 🍻
The Intro is Eargasm
I wish they made a bigger deal out of that intro , such a monster ballsy riff!
HOLY
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I'm dying. Opeth in A
Can you ELI5? I don't know anything about guitars
Strings are tuned down to "lower" notes on the guitar. Gives it a real "chuggy" kind of metal sound.
Oh cool! I didn't notice it was lower than usual
he might be but there is no debating you're mean :(
Opeth has been and will continue to be the greatest band. If you want the growls you got it… if you want the melody you got it… complex song structure you got it… name it this band will do it
Space is the first word that comes in my mind to describe the direction taken by Opeth but it's simply authentic and original. A less melodic than older albums with growls but with several listening, I really appreciate what I hear!
Sounds like a doom Alice in Chains!!! Love it!
So like new Windhand?
Or YOB.
And AIC already has some pretty doomy songs to begin with...
So far, from the "new" Opeth this is my favorite album, TBH.
without the brilliance of Cantrell on guitar or Staley on vocals
Yeah, like it keeps flowing in and out of AiC and Rush.
Song is awesome, as I expected. Opeth have yet to disappoint me. Knowing what the lyrics are actually saying makes it that much more evil sounding.
Sounds great on my Grado GH1 + dac.
Yeah, it's because my headset is duct taped together so it doesn't sit evenly on my head. When I hold it in place it sounds great.
Judge Lazar Most people have a bad quality headphones and listen to heavy compressed files.
Mine is nothing special, but it's not garbage either. I can turn it up all the way and hear it in the next room like it was a speaker.
It's doesn’t sound like before, but even more magical.
Opeth members all have a very enlightening musical connection.
Calm. Open mindedness.
True Artists and it shows throughout the Whole Opeth as a collective