Okay, let’s get one thing out of the way: It’s quite a rare thing to find, but Opeth‘s done quite well on that front over the years. I consider a well put-together album to be superior to the occasional song here and there. When I listen to music of this variety, I usually listen to the albums in full. So, while I may not be able to piece out the specifics of the musical nuance on display, I’m well-equipped to take on albums like these. For years in the middle, I kept an eye on movements within metal to boot. And I’ve followed certain bands for some time. What I am, however, is someone who likes music. Now, to clarify: I’m no musician and have little talent for it. Let’s just say that when I came across the lyric video for Will O The Wisp, at some point when The Corvid Review was about to become more than a little glimmer in my eye, I knew I’d be coming back to talking about the sort of music that rouses me from my deep slumbers (only ever done it once before, to be honest, and that was some time ago). Together with two other acts (whom I might get around to at some point on The Corvid Review), Opeth forms what I consider the holy trinity of “band music”.Īnd it only helps that they toe a line between metal (my first crush) and what I listen to more than anything else in the world: classical music (sans libretto).ĭespite all of the above, I’ve been disconnected from all forms of contemporary music for some time. Opeth wasn’t as popular amongst my circle as one might think, considering how I’ve come to view them as one of my all-time favourite bands. And thanks to the people I was around at the time, I started my foray into metal. That said, I grew up almost without music. As with all people, my tastes differ from what others would call the “norm”. I’ve been disconnected from contemporary music for some time. Click the image to view the lyric video for the title track, Sorceress OPENING THOUGHTS

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