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Atkingani

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Posted: November 17 2008 at 12:21

Opeth is the main article in today's Wikipedia front page (English).

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Posted: November 17 2008 at 11:50

sleeper wrote:

kibble_alex wrote:

sleeper wrote:

kibble_alex wrote:

sleeper wrote:

moe_blunts wrote:

They also put on a great live show. If you live in England, do yourself a favor and catch them with CYNIC! God, how I wished those two toured the states together.

I'm seeing them both on Wednesday, the anticipation has me bouncing off the walls! Big smile

Oh my god man, I'm seeing them on Wednesday too! Carling Academy, Birmingham?

The one and only (well, in this city). I hope Traced in Air is out by then.

Oh man, it's gonna be like seeing God. But better.

Seriously though, could anyone not think of a better night than Cynic supporting Opeth? It's gonna be so awesome

Oh hell yeah. Having said that, this is one gig I'll probably try to stay away from the front, when I sw them in May the kids at the front lookedlike they were beating the sh*t out of each other! Confused

Great view from the balcony though.

Yeah, I'm still disputing where abouts to see them from... I think maybe the middle would be a good option, I need a fair bit of action but i don't wanna get annihilated

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best Metal band to exist? no

best Metal band to exist? yes

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Posted: November 16 2008 at 19:51

They're not a band I listen to very frequently, but I enjoy myself every time I do.

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Posted: November 16 2008 at 19:25

kibble_alex wrote:

sleeper wrote:

kibble_alex wrote:

sleeper wrote:

moe_blunts wrote:

They also put on a great live show. If you live in England, do yourself a favor and catch them with CYNIC! God, how I wished those two toured the states together.

I'm seeing them both on Wednesday, the anticipation has me bouncing off the walls! Big smile

Oh my god man, I'm seeing them on Wednesday too! Carling Academy, Birmingham?

The one and only (well, in this city). I hope Traced in Air is out by then.

Oh man, it's gonna be like seeing God. But better.

Seriously though, could anyone not think of a better night than Cynic supporting Opeth? It's gonna be so awesome

Great view from the balcony though.

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Posted: November 15 2008 at 14:34

sleeper wrote:

kibble_alex wrote:

sleeper wrote:

moe_blunts wrote:

They also put on a great live show. If you live in England, do yourself a favor and catch them with CYNIC! God, how I wished those two toured the states together.

I'm seeing them both on Wednesday, the anticipation has me bouncing off the walls! Big smile

Oh my god man, I'm seeing them on Wednesday too! Carling Academy, Birmingham?

The one and only (well, in this city). I hope Traced in Air is out by then.

Oh man, it's gonna be like seeing God. But better.

Seriously though, could anyone not think of a better night than Cynic supporting Opeth? It's gonna be so awesome

"Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value."

Arnold Schoenberg

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Posted: November 15 2008 at 13:11

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Was listening to My Arms, Your Hearse last night. Such a stunning album along with Still Life and Blackwater Park (one of my top 5 albums that one). Not so keen on their post BWP albums, they just dont seem to come up with such increadible riffs or poigniant acoustic sections anymore.

Anyone else a big fan of Orchid?

My favorite early Opeth by miles...until Blackwater Park comes out....

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Posted: November 15 2008 at 13:01

kibble_alex wrote:

sleeper wrote:

moe_blunts wrote:

They also put on a great live show. If you live in England, do yourself a favor and catch them with CYNIC! God, how I wished those two toured the states together.

I'm seeing them both on Wednesday, the anticipation has me bouncing off the walls! Big smile

Oh my god man, I'm seeing them on Wednesday too! Carling Academy, Birmingham?

The one and only (well, in this city). I hope Traced in Air is out by then.

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Posted: November 14 2008 at 14:26

I have always liked Morningrise and I see that it does not receive so much credit... I feel it's probably one of the band's cult albums...
Still Life is probably my favourite (followed by B. Park)
Their latest seems like a return to more melodic/intelligent forms, as I liked the previous couple of albums but not up to a crazy extent...

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Posted: November 14 2008 at 08:51

Love everything from My Arms, Your Hearse onward ( except Damnation which I have always found a bit boring). They are truly a unique band and deserves all the praise they are given.

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Posted: November 12 2008 at 14:10

My opinion? I've always thought of Opeth as one of those bands I should like in theory but do very little for me when I actually listen to to them.

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Posted: November 12 2008 at 13:53

sleeper wrote:

moe_blunts wrote:

They also put on a great live show. If you live in England, do yourself a favor and catch them with CYNIC! God, how I wished those two toured the states together.

I'm seeing them both on Wednesday, the anticipation has me bouncing off the walls! Big smile

Oh my god man, I'm seeing them on Wednesday too! Carling Academy, Birmingham?

"Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value."

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Posted: November 12 2008 at 13:47

moe_blunts wrote:

they had no bad songs (except Credence...god that song is boring)

I love Credence Ouch

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Posted: November 12 2008 at 13:47

avestin wrote:

sleeper wrote:

Anyone else a big fan of Orchid?

I "discovered" Opeth with this album, when it came out. Didn't know anything about the band, saw it in a record shop and thought, why not get this, looks intriguing. Wise decision. Love this album, still one of my favourites by them, but then, most of their albums are my favourites... The Apostle In Triumph is fantastic and I love the solo at the end. Great song! Keep coming back to it again and again.
This album, Morningrise and Blackwater Park are the ones I keep coming back to when I want to listen to Opeth (I don't neglect the others as well, don't worry...)

I know what you mean about The Apostle..., but Forests of October is the one that does it for me. Surprisingly, Morningrise doesnt really do it for me. The songs are good but the album just doesnt grab me the way Orchid and the three subsiquent albums do.

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Posted: November 12 2008 at 13:45

moe_blunts wrote:

They also put on a great live show. If you live in England, do yourself a favor and catch them with CYNIC! God, how I wished those two toured the states together.

I'm seeing them both on Wednesday, the anticipation has me bouncing off the walls! Big smile

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Posted: November 12 2008 at 10:53

I used to be totally obsessed with this band, especially my senior year in highschool and freshman year of college (2003-2004). What stood out about the band is that they had no bad songs (except Credence...god that song is boring) no matter what album I played. Anyways, I think I listened to them a little too much. Also, not to sound like a prick or nothing, but I think I've "outgrowned" (maybe over-listened is a better word) their music. Occasionally, I'll put on Still Life or Morningrise. I still respect the hellouta em and wish Mikael all the success he truly deserves.

They also put on a great live show. If you live in England, do yourself a favor and catch them with CYNIC! God, how I wished those two toured the states together.

Edited by moe_blunts - November 12 2008 at 11:00

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Posted: November 12 2008 at 08:19

sleeper wrote:

Anyone else a big fan of Orchid?

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Posted: November 12 2008 at 07:30

Opeth is extremely awesome, but not the best metal band ever. Still, Blackwater Park, Still Life, My Arms Your Hearse and Damnation are all amazing albums. Definitely one of the best prog metal bands out there...

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Posted: November 12 2008 at 06:34

Was listening to My Arms, Your Hearse last night. Such a stunning album along with Still Life and Blackwater Park (one of my top 5 albums that one). Not so keen on their post BWP albums, they just dont seem to come up with such increadible riffs or poigniant acoustic sections anymore.

Anyone else a big fan of Orchid?

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Posted: November 12 2008 at 03:21

HughesJB4 wrote:

Ah, Alex, not surprised to see this thread started up by you.
And you by now should know how I feel about the band too Big smile

Because you sir, have a music taste to be respected Clap

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