The Last Will and Testament discussion thread
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Topic: The Last Will and Testament discussion thread
Posted By: ThyroidGlands
Subject: The Last Will and Testament discussion thread
Date Posted: November 21 2024 at 21:01
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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?
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Posted By: Grumpyprogfan
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 06:04
| I'm still listening, but so far it's just okay. Nothing mind blowing or ground breaking. 2.5 stars. |
Posted By: A Crimson Mellotron
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 14:58
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.  |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 15:01
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.
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A Crimson Mellotron wrote:Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 15:30
| 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. |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 15:42
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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Posted By: bardberic
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 16:04
I gave it three stars lol |
Posted By: Grumpyprogfan
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 16:06
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 16:16
3 stars makes sense, you think the album is good but not essential.
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Posted By: Deadwing
Date Posted: November 22 2024 at 16:46
| It's easily 5 stars for me, I haven't reviewed yet though, it's a very dense album |