Deliverance impressions...

[OpethPat]

From C.Bruni of BW&BK :

'Oh it's good! It's damn good!

Nothing like BWP by any means, more of an underground feel, but very authentic and vintage-like almost... it's also quite brutal and disturbing, more or less an album for the purist Opeth fan, with that elusive vibe that Morningrise had. You really need to get in the mood for this trip...'

 

[R.I.P.2]

Originally posted by OpethPat
with that elusive vibe that Morningrise had.

One can only hope.

 

[Johan]

Originally posted by OpethPat
Nothing like BWP by any means

What does it lack that BWP has?

 

[Brooks]

I want to know why everyone keeps describing it as "disturbing"....

 

[CladInDarkness]

Originally posted by Johan
What does it lack that BWP has?

Well being that BWP is by far the worst opeth album, it probably slays it. It's what does BWP lack that Deliverance has. Atleast I hope so.

 

[mindflesh]

Originally posted by Brooks
I want to know why everyone keeps describing it as "disturbing"....

Perhaps it IS disturbing?

 

[mindflesh]

Originally posted by CladInDarkness
Well being that BWP is by far the worst opeth album, it probably slays it. It's what does BWP lack that Deliverance has. Atleast I hope so.

BWP the worst? That's a matter of opinion. But I wouldn't have wanted a second BWP anyway. Can't wait for D1...

 

[Johan]

I disagree that it is by far the worst. It's better than Still Life, discounting that The Moor is better than any song on BWP. But that's just my opinion...

 

[Blackhorse_Experience]

yea..i put BWP over Still Life also. If Deliverance is anything like Morningrise then that is very exiting indeed.

 

[Slipknot_isn't_metal]

I prefer Still Life over BWP anyday ... but BWP is also great. anyhow ....i cannot wait to hear the new album

 

[CladInDarkness]

yes Still Life is tied with Morningrise as my fave Opeth Albums then Orchid then MAYH then BWP

 

[Hondo]

BWP lacks the austere distant feeling that the others had more of. It seems a lot closer. Sounds a little more modern too. Orchid sounds like it could have been made 20 years ago. Maybe it's the same thing. Maybe BWP just seems different because it's the first album that came out after I got into the band and thus wasn't just an accepted part of the catalog. It ties MAYH for favorite, though.

Deliverance sounds like the kind of album that you have to try to get into, even if you're a fan. Which is good, that makes music last much longer.

 

[Morningrise]

I'm thinking a mix of BWP and Morningrise, which woud be interesting... I disagree majorly that BWP is their worst, but it's all a matter of opinion.

 

[The Crimson King]

The fact that everyone has a different favorite album, with almost completely even and random picks is a testament to the greatness of Opeth.

 

[Nugent Goes AOL]

You're so right...so frequently a band will have an undisputed one or two best albums, and others that clearly fall behind.

The fact that each Opeth album is regarded as "best" by different people on this board does say a lot.

This is why I am confident in the quality of "Deliverance"...I have no reason to doubt that Opeth will maintain the consistent quality they have held so strongly since day one.

God/Satan bless them.

 

[CladInDarkness]

you mean mikael bless them?

 

[Ermz]

That sounds good... I'm figuring I already know what to expect by looking at the new cover.. it's unlike any of the others, yet darker, more personal... so taht's where the 'disturbing' may come from... can't wait to hear it.... I'm just pissed that everyone else is getting to hear it before us, fuckin unfair I say!

btw, I can feel the anti-fanboy elite squad all over this one...

 

[CladInDarkness]

as long as no one is like OH MY GOD THE NEW OPETH IS SO GREAT I CRAPPED MY PANTS WHEN I HEARD IT MIKAEL AND PETER ARE SUCH GREAT GUITARIST I LOVE THEM THEY WRITE SUCH DEEP MUSIC blah blah blah blah

 

[FlatteningOfEmotions]

I'm really looking forward to Deliverance. Hopefully it will be as good as everyone has said.

As for the favorite albums comment, I will say that my favorite Opeth albums are Still Life and Orchid. BWP is my least favorite, but it is still excellent. At this point, I'd say if Mikael Akerfeldt is involved, it's usually good.

 

[IanDork107]

Originally posted by CladInDarkness
Well being that BWP is by far the worst opeth album, it probably slays it. It's what does BWP lack that Deliverance has. Atleast I hope so.

That is entirely an opinion. I think BWP is the best, but I do have a feeling that Deliverance will be better.