Hello everyone I'm new and would like to tell you of my journey...

To date it's still my favorite (haven't heard Still Life yet but I'll bet it's phenominal coming right in between MAYH and BP). It was not only the first Opeth album I heard, but the first extreme metal album too, it opened up the door to most of the bands I like now. It took a long time for it to grow on me, but it was definately worth it.
 
Hey Luke (the guitargod :) )

The very same thing happened to me (I fell in love with Opeth's music one and a half year ago, after being able to put down the DT cd... :rolleyes: )
I couldn't appreciate Orchid either, but I think it only needs some time - it's not an easy stuff after all...
But I started with Still Life. (Face of Melinda is still my favourite... :worship: )