HERITAGE

This band has been high on the 'favourites' list for prog rockers for many years, and not without good reason. They are incredibly talented, are great musicians, and crucially to some they are not one dimensional. This is what I love about this band - the ability to 'mix' it up and draw on a number of influences - but really well. This is a brilliant album. Sure, it reminds me, in parts, of some of those older bands, Crimson, Purple and so on, but Opeth are going their own way, too, on here. If you like their music for the quality of the muscianship,and appreciate real musical talent (as is on offer here), it's worth every penny. Some reviewers have said it takes a few listens to get into it, and that is fine, but I got this on the first listen - don't be afraid! It's recognisably Opeth, moody and melocholic, with great rock passages. They can throw as much or as little death metal in their music as they want, as far as I'm concerned, as this band are great at putting it all together. Thank you Opeth, and another essential prog album in my book.