Nice reaction. This album marks the change in opeth from proggy death-metal to pure progressive rock, without any harsh growling vocals to be found from then on in any of their upcoming albums. I really like the dark and mystic undertones in this one. It's totally underrated in my opinion.
Re: the album cover. Per Mikael in an interview - Åkerfeldt said the album is rife with symbolism. The tree, reminiscent of a tree of life, represents the band flourishing in the present while its roots "going down to hell" represent the band's death metal history. The faces on the tree are those of the current band members, with Wiberg's head falling off the tree representing his departure. The skulls underneath the tree also represent past band members. The burning theatre in the distance represents the decline of civilization.
Great in-depth reaction again. This was the album that divided Opeth fans as they ditched the album growls for good, but in my humble opinion, it's a masterpiece. Dark, moody and they let the music breathe. A fine album.
Such a sinister song ! It's not that death metal demonic sound, but still it's so evil ! Rhythm, riff and every section represent that sinister evil vibe with proggy jazz style ! It's just wonderful how they can manage to be heavy as hell but without any metal cliches or sound! I highly recommend "Strange Brew" and "Universal Truth" from Newpeth. Keep up the good reaction 👌👏
Thanks for the suggestions as always! This track really surprised me. So fun. By the way, your profile pic always reminds me of the cover for Deadwing by Porcupine Tree.
@@RightManWrongPlace Wow that's good to hear man, thank you very much ! I've been a huge fan of Porcupine Tree all the time ! By the way, I'm a photographer and visual artist and I'll be glad if you see my work. Shervin Khan Mohammadi
Yes, least favorite, but hearing Mikael sing makes it easy to hear in reactions. As for Jordan Peterson... I'm not not sure I've seen enough that I know enough about him besides watching some video reactions he was in. If you can be more specific since I don't always remember what I watch, then I'll be able to answer better. Are you on X?
@deminybs Definitely a Peterson fan! Watched hundreds of hours of his lectures online, and I've read Maps of Meaning, 12 Rules, and Beyond Order. I'm actually going to see him speak in Missouri next week! He's a brilliant and important public intellectual, and a much needed contrasting voice to the prevailing narrative. That being said, he's dead wrong every now and again, notably some current foreign policy things. As Murray Rothbard would say though, everyone is allowed one deviation!
Loved that philosophy tangent!
Fantastic song! Newpeth (latter, non-growl albums) are so underrated! Glad you liked it.
Hahaha thanks! I'm quite prone to tangents. 😆
Nice reaction. This album marks the change in opeth from proggy death-metal to pure progressive rock, without any harsh growling vocals to be found from then on in any of their upcoming albums. I really like the dark and mystic undertones in this one. It's totally underrated in my opinion.
Thanks for watching!! I enjoyed it quite a bit. So far I haven't heard any Opeth I didn't care for, at least somewhat!
Mikael actually said in an interview that the quotation in the narrative of the song is said by the devil and that's why it was quoted.
Ahhh, very interesting!
Re: the album cover.
Per Mikael in an interview - Åkerfeldt said the album is rife with symbolism. The tree, reminiscent of a tree of life, represents the band flourishing in the present while its roots "going down to hell" represent the band's death metal history. The faces on the tree are those of the current band members, with Wiberg's head falling off the tree representing his departure. The skulls underneath the tree also represent past band members. The burning theatre in the distance represents the decline of civilization.
This all makes a ton of sense--thank you, as always, for the great insights! What a cool dramatization of the band, all in one picture.
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I had a feeling you'd like that tidbit. 😊
Loved the long talk in the middle lol. Actually gave me some things to think about.
Hey you know, ranting and rambling is my thing! Hahaha
Great in-depth reaction again. This was the album that divided Opeth fans as they ditched the album growls for good, but in my humble opinion, it's a masterpiece. Dark, moody and they let the music breathe. A fine album.
If this song is any indication it's solid for sure. Super cool.
Such a sinister song ! It's not that death metal demonic sound, but still it's so evil ! Rhythm, riff and every section represent that sinister evil vibe with proggy jazz style ! It's just wonderful how they can manage to be heavy as hell but without any metal cliches or sound! I highly recommend "Strange Brew" and "Universal Truth" from Newpeth. Keep up the good reaction 👌👏
Thanks for the suggestions as always! This track really surprised me. So fun.
By the way, your profile pic always reminds me of the cover for Deadwing by Porcupine Tree.
@@RightManWrongPlace Wow that's good to hear man, thank you very much ! I've been a huge fan of Porcupine Tree all the time ! By the way, I'm a photographer and visual artist and I'll be glad if you see my work. Shervin Khan Mohammadi
@@ShervinTheDeathAwesome! Yeah, I'd love to see your work.
Like and comment of appreciation for the philosophical detour 😊. Of course I came here for the song, but that was way more important.
I tend to go on those detours when the opportunity presents itself! You'll find lots of these if you stick around. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely coolest and most peculiar Opeth album. I love all their stuff, but this album holds a special spot for me.
Love it when a band can pull off something different!
A great and interesting reaction. Thanks Luke.
sorry Floridabelle I know you said this is your least favorite album...
hope you're doing well
Also do I detect another Jordan Peterson fan?? 🥰
Yes, least favorite, but hearing Mikael sing makes it easy to hear in reactions.
As for Jordan Peterson... I'm not not sure I've seen enough that I know enough about him besides watching some video reactions he was in. If you can be more specific since I don't always remember what I watch, then I'll be able to answer better. Are you on X?
@@floridabelle haha I meant the uploader being a fan of Peterson, sorry for the confusion
@deminybs Definitely a Peterson fan! Watched hundreds of hours of his lectures online, and I've read Maps of Meaning, 12 Rules, and Beyond Order. I'm actually going to see him speak in Missouri next week! He's a brilliant and important public intellectual, and a much needed contrasting voice to the prevailing narrative.
That being said, he's dead wrong every now and again, notably some current foreign policy things. As Murray Rothbard would say though, everyone is allowed one deviation!