By the driving force of lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Mikael ?kerfeldt Opeth became one of the most successful Swedish bands. On their 9th studio album Watershed they??re combining their death metal elements with progressive structured music. It??s critically acclaimed because of the alternation between slow melodic parts and dark heavy riffages. The folky clean vocal parts of Mikael ?kerfeldt and his harsh death growls have been growing over the years. His clean singing reaches out to the heaviness in ??The Lotus Eater?. The songs offers both the extremeness of their guitar and drum driven sounds as the dreamy sounds of keyboards and synthesizer. The more brutal songs, such as ??Heir Apparent?, breathes the growling vocals with progressive elements. The wall of guitar riffs with speedy drumming creates the doomy atmosphere. Nowadays the album can be seen as one of the strongest efforts from their impressive catalogue.
The Watershed vinyl package includes a 4 page booklet and a poster. - 180GR./GATEFOLD/BOOKLET/POSTER
Double 180gm audiophile vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. Includes four page booklet and poster. By the driving force of lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Mikael kerfeldt, Opeth became one of the most successful Swedish bands. On their ninth studio album Watershed they combine their death metal elements with progressive structured music. The folky clean vocal parts of Mikael kerfeldt and his harsh death growls have been growing over the years. His clean singing reaches out to the heaviness in 'The Lotus Eater'. The songs offer both the extremeness of their guitar and drum driven sounds as the dreamy sounds of keyboards and synthesizer. The more brutal songs, such as 'Heir Apparent', breath the growling vocals with progressive elements. The wall of guitar riffs with speedy drumming creates the doomy atmosphere. Nowadays the album can be seen as one of the strongest efforts from their impressive catalog.
- 180g black vinyl.
- Gatefold cover.
- Includes 4 Page Booklet & Poster.
Made in the EU.
Runouts are etched and the "JB" on side B is upside down.
"Watershed" is a landmark LP by the Swedish progressive metal band Opeth, released through MUSIC ON V. This album marks a pivotal moment in Opeth's discography, blending intricate progressive rock elements with their signature death metal sound. "Watershed" showcases complex arrangements, dynamic shifts between heavy and melodic passages, and Mikael Åkerfeldt?s versatile vocals. The record features standout tracks like "Coil," "Heir Apparent," and "Burden," highlighting the band's ability to push genre boundaries while maintaining emotional depth. MUSIC ON V is renowned for its high-quality vinyl pressings that cater to audiophiles and collectors alike, ensuring an exceptional listening experience. Opeth has achieved international acclaim with albums such as "Blackwater Park" and "Ghost Reveries," earning them a dedicated global following and solidifying their status as pioneers of modern progressive music.