DAMNATION

The only reason i don't give this album a five out of five is because its too short. Not to critisize but when i listen to an Opeth album I indulge in it. Like i did on this one yet it wasn' as lengthy and drawn out as others.Also, its not like they have departed from their sound (because as soon as the album starts you can tell it is Opeth), but it just doesn't have that epic Scandinavian sound that other albums of their's have. Anyways ill get to the songs. The album starts out with "Windowpane", one of my favorite Opeth tracks EVER, and also one of the most beautiful album intros ever in my opinion. I love the melloton on this album and i am also a huge fan of Martin Lopez who has some amazing stand outs on theis song and album as well. I can't describe it you have to listen , and amazing free flowing jazzy track. next is "In my time of need", probably my least favorite track on the album but still awesome, has some really cool guitar effects."death whispered a Lullaby" is amazing as well. ( i use that word too much.) Has an amazing psychedelic part in the end awesome mellotron use. "Closure" is another favorite of mine. it has a really trance- like south american feel thanks to Martin Lopez who plays these amazing hand drums in this song. I realized the irony in this song because its not the last track on the album yet it just ends. Next is "Hope leaves" which is another amazing tracks one of the most beautiful songs by opeth. I have listened to it and cried with tears of joy once because its so touching....anyways...awesome track. Then it rolls into " To rid the disease", an evil sounding track, yet very pretty and nothing sort of phenomenal." Ending Credits" is a classic rock sounding instrumental. Great flowing song. The last song is a great, entitled "Weakness" great lyrics on this one. Sorry my reviews are not extensive but if u want to get into Opeth this is a great album to start on, free of growling vocals and filled with melody and atmosperes. less epic sounding than others but still amazing. If u love opeth and havent heard this, BUY it. You will not be disappointed.

I'm not afraid of what you have just done, but what you have just become.....