[scytheavatar]

It's been you-know-what. Along with Dream Theater's new album, but I don't care about that band, although some of you probably will. This new album has no cookie monster vocals for those who have been looking for that from them. Opinions?

EDIT: Yeah, I like what I am hearing in their first 3 songs. It's all clean vocals but the album is no Damnation, the music sounds like something from their Blackwater Park era except with shorter, more to the point songs which I like a lot.

 

[BotByte]

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It's been you-know-what. Along with Dream Theater's new album, but I don't care about that band, although some of you probably will. This new album has no cookie monster vocals for those who have been looking for that from them. Opinions?

EDIT: Yeah, I like what I am hearing in their first 3 songs. It's all clean vocals but the album is no Damnation, the music sounds like something from their Blackwater Park era except with shorter, more to the point songs which I like a lot.

OOOO...
 
They're back to Blackwater style. Opeth was great when they did Blackwater, then went down hill.
 
 

 

[Achmedisdead]

I am really looking forward to hearing this....
Edit: looks like I'll be hearing it later today!

 

[esanthosh]

Subscribed! Have the CD on pre-order, but I will likely get it only after 3-4 weeks. Hope to read some more opinions before that

 

[BotByte]

UPDATE
 
If you loved Blackwater park, you'll like this too
 
A little bit more subtle, but also hits high too

 

[Achmedisdead]

I liked it upon first listen, and I suspect I'll like it more after a few more listens.

 

[BotByte]

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I liked it upon first listen, and I suspect I'll like it more after a few more listens.

I'm on my third listen and I'm really enjoying it
 
But I fell like I'm going to just get bored of it at some point. Blackwater Park is still one of the albums I always return to, but this seems a little too controlled.
 

 

[HeatFan12]

Well, caught a listen at a friend's...Well, well....very prog and King Crimsonish (not a bad thing), but as stated controlled and subtle indeed.  Since this is a discussion, I will respectfully disagree, that it is no Blackwater Park.  Tracks that come close on BP (soundwise) are PITI, Still Day... and a mellow Dirge...BP has an energy to it that is just captivating...
 
That being said, I have it pre-ordered to add to the collection and I'm sure after a bit more spins it will grow on me more.  Not saying I did not like it, I did, but it was just a different vibe.  Good one nevertheless.
 
So far out of the three releases this year I was looking forward to they have delivered imo....DT's (ADTOE), Symphony X's (Iconoclast) are excellent as well.
 
Just my opinion of course.
 
Cheers

 

[JamesMcProgger]

No harsh vocals in Heritage?
 
and is the actual cover that horrid tree with faces or was that a joke?

 

[bcasey25raptor]

I'm listening now. I will let you know what I think when it's done.

 

[JamesMcProgger]

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I'm listening now. I will let you know what I think when it's done.

hurry, Im impatient 

 
(this thread is silly, the albums is not officially out yet)

 

[roadcykler]

Listening to it as I type. I have only heard one song by them in it's entirety due to the growling (which I cannot stand) and so far it's not quite what I was expecting. Seems to be pretty melodic vs metallic. I'll see what the rest of it brings. 

 

[Achmedisdead]

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No harsh vocals in Heritage?
 
and is the actual cover that horrid tree with faces or was that a joke?

No harsh vocals........and yes, to the tree w/ faces being the cover.

 

[bcasey25raptor]

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hurry, Im impatient 

 
(this thread is silly, the albums is not officially out yet)

Well it's over. I enjoyed it but it was straight up progressive. It lacked what I would think of as metal. I think it needs to grow on me.
 

 

[macrocheesium]

The album didn't really remind me of Blackwater Park. I heard a lot of Watershed in there, just without the growls, a little mellow-er and with an overall dark and haunting sound. It was VERY progressive sounding, and suddenly cut from one type of music to another quite a few times. I liked it, but didn't love it. 8/10 for now, although I can tell that there was a lot of talent and effort put into it, and I'm sure it will grow on me more.