[Review]Opeth - Watershed

[Iron Maiden]

"Watershed" is truly one of those special records that cycles through a variety of moods, speeds and textures, complete with lots of subtleties and nuances of sound. Because of its expansive scope, "Watershed" is destined to land the album atop many "Best Of" lists. Album opener "Coil" is a gorgeous acoustic number, featuring local folk vocalist Nathalie Lorichs, while "Heir Apparent" will knock listeners unconscious with its blunt force metal. Always one to defy the rules, Opeth posits sung vocals over artillery-like blast beats on "The Lotus Eater", cementing their reputation as innovators and redefiners.

"Watershed" combines elements of modern metal, prog rock, free jazz and hints of European folk music, all of which come together for a seamless, unique collection of songs that will leave an indelible mark upon all who listen. "Watershed" is the first Opeth release to feature new guitarist Fredrik Akesson and drummer Martin Axenrot and is the band's second effort for Roadrunner Records. "Watershed" is the eagerly awaited follow up to 2005's critically acclaimed Ghost Reveries."

The complete track listing is as follows:

01. Coil
02. Heir Apparent
03. The Lotus Eater
04. Burden
05. Porcelain Heart
06. Hessian Peel
07. Hex Omega

[MentaL]

[KyleEnos]

I like the review, deffinitely sold it to me.

Which reminds me, what happened to that site you and cheat were working on? This would've made for some good content.

[Deva]

Listened to most of their songs on the album god it deffinatly is in my list of best albums, near the top if not the top. Excellent review btw, until the end I honestly thought you copy and pasted it from a proffesionals review article. Unless it is? :P. Either way it would convince me to get the album :D

[Iron Maiden]

I save all my reviews for the site. I'll most likely add this too. I've been real busy with work lately and haven't found time to sit down and add some reviews. I just decided that I needed to do one for Opeth because this album was truly amazing.

Funny thing is that I first listened to this album when I was stoned lol.