Opeth - Heritage (2011)

RVCA · 09-21-2011, 01:49 AM

1. Heritage - 2:05
2. The Devil's Orchard - 6:40
3. I Feel the Dark - 6:40
4. Slither - 4:03
5. Nepenthe - 5:40
6. Häxprocess - 6:57
7. Famine - 8:32
8. The Lines in My Hand - 3:49
9. Folklore - 8:19
10. Marrow of the Earth - 4:19

RVCA · 09-21-2011, 11:36 AM

Despite a slew of beautiful melodies and guitar-work in traditional Opeth fashion, there are some moments that really make you scratch your head. A couple jarring transitions here and some weird instrument choices there (the flute, though only present in one song and not unwelcome, seemed like a spontaneous addition that simply did not jive with the rest of the album) make this a great modern progressive rock album, though perhaps one of the weaker titles in Opeth's catalog. I voted good

RMR · 10-13-2011, 09:17 AM

I didn't cast a vote yet, as my verdict is still out; however, the album is not what I was expecting at all. I was hoping for a "Ghost Reveries" with all clean vocals.

Heritage sounds like a completely different band. They went full on progressive for this one, which I was excited about, but to me, it's not making much of an impact thus far.

RMR · 10-17-2011, 08:42 AM

After some more repeated listens to this album, I have decided to view it as a debut from a new band and erase all prior comparisons to Opeth albums. By doing this, I'm liking the album more, and as a debut album-- it's not a bad first effort. This might seem like a strange a approach, but in reality-- the music on "Heritage" has nothing to do with previous Opeth music, so it really is like a debut... just a debut album from an existing band.

Insane Guest · 10-21-2011, 08:38 PM

I saw Opeth with Katatonia last night. Having listened to the album, I thought this was a great new progressive album, and as much as I hate to see the growls go, they took these songs and played the **** out of them. I had a conversation with a friend over whether or not their record label had anything to do with their sound change, and it just so happens that the ******* who asks "What happened to the metal?" was at the show last night, and Mikael put the bitch his place, "We've been playing metal for 20 years how about you?".
I also thought the [sl]O[w]peth chant was pretty funny.

Very Good Album. 8.2/10

Mrd00d · 09-07-2012, 03:51 AM

I was never much on Opeth, but I really, really liked this. At least in comparison to whichever other album I heard...

Mojo · 09-08-2012, 08:39 AM

I really like it. I don't care that the growls and the metal period was neglected for this record, I think it really suits them. I don't think it's as good as Damnation but it's solid. I caught them on the tour for this record and, bar catching a part of their brief set at an open festival at roughly midday about 7 or 8 years ago, it was the first time I've seen them live. They played a fair bit of this record and clean tracks from their back catalogue and it was great, especially Credence which I wont forget for a long time.

Of course I'd like to see them again and see them play their heavier stuff but, just like this record, that can wait. I would be very surprised if their next record isn't heavy.

RVCA · 09-10-2012, 01:51 PM

^ Don't be so sure, I've read several times that Mikael is either having difficulties with, or no longer wants to use, his growling voice. I suppose being in death metal for 20 years would do that to anyone so I definitely don't blame him. But I'm tempted to think Opeth's dirty days are over and that the band's lifespan itself is nearing an end.

LoathsomePete · 09-10-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

^ Don't be so sure, I've read several times that Mikael is either having difficulties with, or no longer wants to use, his growling voice. I suppose being in death metal for 20 years would do that to anyone so I definitely don't blame him. But I'm tempted to think Opeth's dirty days are over and that the band's lifespan itself is nearing an end.

That could be a reason why he left Bloodbath abruptly (again). Oh well, maybe Peter Tagtgren could come back.

I don't know if we'll see the end of Opeth though, but I would definitely not be surprised if their album releases become less frequent as the members wish to start other projects. Not that it's a bad thing though, I mean there's been multiple bands coming forward and doing what Opeth were doing ten years ago, so we still have lots of progressive death metal to go around.

ana1991 · 09-25-2012, 10:47 AM

not really an opeth fan

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09-21-2011, 01:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	Opeth - Heritage (2011) 1. Heritage - 2:05 2. The Devil's Orchard - 6:40 3. I Feel the Dark - 6:40 4. Slither - 4:03 5. Nepenthe - 5:40 6. Häxprocess - 6:57 7. Famine - 8:32 8. The Lines in My Hand - 3:49 9. Folklore - 8:19 10. Marrow of the Earth - 4:19 Last edited by RVCA; 09-24-2011 at 03:00 AM.

10-13-2011, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
RMR Front to Back Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 360	I didn't cast a vote yet, as my verdict is still out; however, the album is not what I was expecting at all. I was hoping for a "Ghost Reveries" with all clean vocals. Heritage sounds like a completely different band. They went full on progressive for this one, which I was excited about, but to me, it's not making much of an impact thus far. __________________ RMR My music reivew site: RMR Music Reviews

10-17-2011, 08:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
RMR Front to Back Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 360	After some more repeated listens to this album, I have decided to view it as a debut from a new band and erase all prior comparisons to Opeth albums. By doing this, I'm liking the album more, and as a debut album-- it's not a bad first effort. This might seem like a strange a approach, but in reality-- the music on "Heritage" has nothing to do with previous Opeth music, so it really is like a debut... just a debut album from an existing band. __________________ RMR My music reivew site: RMR Music Reviews

09-07-2012, 03:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mrd00d Stoned and Jammin' Out Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern California; Eugene, OR; mobile Posts: 1,602	I was never much on Opeth, but I really, really liked this. At least in comparison to whichever other album I heard... __________________ Mrd00d's Last.fm

09-21-2011, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	Despite a slew of beautiful melodies and guitar-work in traditional Opeth fashion, there are some moments that really make you scratch your head. A couple jarring transitions here and some weird instrument choices there (the flute, though only present in one song and not unwelcome, seemed like a spontaneous addition that simply did not jive with the rest of the album) make this a great modern progressive rock album, though perhaps one of the weaker titles in Opeth's catalog. I voted good

10-21-2011, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	I saw Opeth with Katatonia last night. Having listened to the album, I thought this was a great new progressive album, and as much as I hate to see the growls go, they took these songs and played the ** out of them. I had a conversation with a friend over whether or not their record label had anything to do with their sound change, and it just so happens that the ***** who asks "What happened to the metal?" was at the show last night, and Mikael put the bitch his place, "We've been playing metal for 20 years how about you?". I also thought the [sl]O[w]peth chant was pretty funny. Very Good Album. 8.2/10

09-08-2012, 08:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	I really like it. I don't care that the growls and the metal period was neglected for this record, I think it really suits them. I don't think it's as good as Damnation but it's solid. I caught them on the tour for this record and, bar catching a part of their brief set at an open festival at roughly midday about 7 or 8 years ago, it was the first time I've seen them live. They played a fair bit of this record and clean tracks from their back catalogue and it was great, especially Credence which I wont forget for a long time. Of course I'd like to see them again and see them play their heavier stuff but, just like this record, that can wait. I would be very surprised if their next record isn't heavy. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

09-10-2012, 01:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	^ Don't be so sure, I've read several times that Mikael is either having difficulties with, or no longer wants to use, his growling voice. I suppose being in death metal for 20 years would do that to anyone so I definitely don't blame him. But I'm tempted to think Opeth's dirty days are over and that the band's lifespan itself is nearing an end.

09-25-2012, 10:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
ana1991 Groupie Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1	not really an opeth fan