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    Posted: November 21 2024 at 21:01
As someone who isn’t a fan of Opeth, I can say that TLWAT is a very good album with some truly great moments. Ian Anderson's participation is spectacular. Without a doubt, the mellotron is probably the highlight of the album. If I enjoyed it, it’s likely that fans of the band found it to be an incredible record. Again, I’m speaking from complete ignorance here.

This is the fourth album I’ve listened to from them, but the band still hasn’t fully captivated me. That said, it’s a very good listen. I’d give it a 7/10 (3.5/5. Rounded up to 4 stars).

What do you think of the album?


Edited by ThyroidGlands - November 21 2024 at 21:02
Bloody bloody racket and rumpus
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I'm still listening, but so far it's just okay. Nothing mind blowing or ground breaking. 2.5 stars.
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Several people seem to have popped up with reviews... on release day. Never was too convinced by these early ecstatic reviews, hope I am not the only one. I see these albums as something that should be left to "age" a bit, you should think about them for some time before you really make up your mind about it. Why rush writing anything? Perhaps there is something I don't understand in general but this seems to be a problem I have (and observe on other similar websites like RYM, for example) with large amounts of early reviews. Ermm
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Originally posted by A Crimson Mellotron A Crimson Mellotron wrote:

Several people seem to have popped up with reviews... on release day. Never was too convinced by these early ecstatic reviews, hope I am not the only one. I see these albums as something that should be left to "age" a bit, you should think about them for some time before you really make up your mind about it. Why rush writing anything? Perhaps there is something I don't understand in general but this seems to be a problem I have (and observe on other similar websites like RYM, for example) with large amounts of early reviews. Ermm

It happens all the time with new albums from famous bands, the same thing elsewhere (124 ratings on metalstorm). We have to watch out for abuse I guess. Smile
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I really like the album. Does it have to feature something "ground-breaking" in order to receive high ratings? Not in my book. Strong contender for album of the year, especially since Opeth release tend to grow on me. 
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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

I really like the album. Does it have to feature something "ground-breaking" in order to receive high ratings? Not in my book. Strong contender for album of the year, especially since Opeth release tend to grow on me. 

Not just high rating, but i imagine low ratings as well (which Opeth does not deserve anyway). Possibly extremes, only highs and only lows. 
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

I really like the album. Does it have to feature something "ground-breaking" in order to receive high ratings? Not in my book. Strong contender for album of the year, especially since Opeth release tend to grow on me. 


Not just high rating, but i imagine low ratings as well (which Opeth does not deserve anyway). Possibly extremes, only highs and only lows. 

I gave it three stars lol
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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

I really like the album. Does it have to feature something "ground-breaking" in order to receive high ratings? Not in my book. Strong contender for album of the year, especially since Opeth release tend to grow on me. 
Not sure why you quote my thoughts. It's already rated pretty high (currently PA'S 2024 AOTY). Enjoy the album.
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Originally posted by bardberic bardberic wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

I really like the album. Does it have to feature something "ground-breaking" in order to receive high ratings? Not in my book. Strong contender for album of the year, especially since Opeth release tend to grow on me. 


Not just high rating, but i imagine low ratings as well (which Opeth does not deserve anyway). Possibly extremes, only highs and only lows. 

I gave it three stars lol

3 stars makes sense, you think the album is good but not essential. 
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It's easily 5 stars for me, I haven't reviewed yet though, it's a very dense album
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A very good album, I definitely like it a lot, but hard to place Opeth albums after just a few listens. 
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The middle of the album and the very last track are very good. Never been the biggest fan (of the band) if I'm honest but I may like this a bit more than other albums but that said I won't be getting a physical copy.
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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

I really like the album. Does it have to feature something "ground-breaking" in order to receive high ratings? Not in my book. Strong contender for album of the year, especially since Opeth release tend to grow on me. 
Absolutely had the same feeling about 'In Cauda Venenum', an album I still enjoy very much. Not to mention how well the Swedish-language version unfolds, just a perfect fit for the music.
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^ I think it's better than ICV, more well-rounded and mature. As interesting as ICV was, in retrospect it seems like a premature attempt to return to the glorious days of Ghost Reveries.
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Hard to say for me, I love how growls are back and how Mike is using them differently, but, damn, ICV is also another fantastic album. The Will and ICV are similar but so different at the same time lol (and not only because of the growls).
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