Opeth – The Last Will and Testament

It’s been tough to write this one. You see, Opeth holds the closest sentimental spot in my heart. I loved everything from Orchid to Watershed with passion. I studied the tracks, played them, and then Opeth changed completely. Although I still enjoyed some albums from the Prog Rock era, they weren’t as ambitious or interesting—nothing the ’70s hadn’t already given us (get mad!). Now, The Last Will and Testament comes with big promises. We all heard that the growls were back, but I couldn’t care less—I wanted the songwriting to return. So, I wasn’t too hopeful after the single; I didn’t want to believe the hype! But let’s see if this is a true return to form or just overhyped by every reviewer site out there.

Retro-review: Opeth – Morningrise

The year is 1996. The Bosnian War ends, leaving Europe in moral shambles, Dolly the Sheep becomes the first mammal ever cloned, Hotmail is launched, and Tupac gets shot. Right, the Metal! It was a good year for depressing albums and for bands that were underground darlings but would soon rise to become the next big thing. Iconic work from Cradle of Filth, Emperor, and In Flames marked the cusp of Europe becoming an extreme Metal powerhouse. Today, we’re going to talk about an album from a band that would change the scene forever: Opeth’s Morningrise. Love it or hate it, we have to ask, is it still worth your time?

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