Opeth Board - Did I Miss Something?
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circus_brimstone
Forest: Sold Out
spikes77
Active Member
I like it, Some of the songs remind me of still life more then other recent albums. (sw influence finally removed!) Harlequin forest is good stuff.
Nico
Onward!
I'll agree with the Still Life reference - Harlequin Forest does have a bit of that vibe, and Atonement is almost stonerish. The rest, I can do without though.
General Zod
Ruler of Australia
Maybe it's just me, but I think Opeth's music tends to take a few listens to completely appreciate. I'll reserve my opinion until I've had a chance to listen to it a few times.
Zod
Zod
J.
Old Fart
That forum was about as interesting as their last few albums (which means not at all). Who gives a fuck anymore? Seriously...
J.
Old Fart
Demilich said:
So, where's the supposed black metal everyone was nutting over?
Sounds like same ol' same ol'.......
IOfTheStorm
Gogol Bordello
I don't love opeth, neither do I hate them. so really, I don't know why I even started this thread, other than I was perplexed at the wacky logic behind closing their board.
I've heard "The Grand Conjuration" and "Ghost of Perdition". The former was okay, I guess. Kinda bland, but with a helluva solo. The latter sucked hard.
General Zod
Ruler of Australia
It's interesting how devout fans can turn other people off of a band. It seems that many folks around here really dislike Opeth. I have to imagine, this strong dislike isn't a reaction to the music, that it's a reaction to the fans. Even if you think Opeth writes dull songs or has gone down, that shouldn't translate into disdain.
Zod
Zod
I think you're right...half the people who claim not to like opeth I think are simply reacting to the slavish devotion of the hardcore fans.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
General Zod said:
Completely agree.
Hey, if it's simply a matter of, "I've heard them, given them a fair amount of listens and can't stand them", no problem whatsover.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
IOfTheStorm said:
Then why read and post in a thread about them? Love them or hate them, they are a major influence in today's metal world and are going to be discussed, particularly when they release a new album. End of story
For someone that's so sick of the band, you sure do a good job of taking the time to bring up how much you dislike them over and over and over again ad nauseum.
IOfTheStorm
Gogol Bordello
NoGeneral Zod said:
The reaction to the fans is the "opeth is the worst band ever" "opeth suck this fair amount of cocks daily" etc etc in opposition to the praising that Opeth get from their fans thinking that they are so progressive, innovative bla blah, when factualy they are not.
Disliking Opeth doesnt have to do with their fans, disliking ANY band doesnt have to do with the fans.
IOfTheStorm
Gogol Bordello
Can you tell the "Opeth's major influence in today's metal world"? Like maybe.. 2-3 GOOD band that they influenced.Dark One said:
Yes
you guys always miss the point with IoftheStorm....he thrives on this stuff
