OPETH

Release Year: 2023
Artist Origin: SWE
Style: intricate epic progressive death metal

while on constant creative move since the very start of genius entity, with the evocative third full-length album [1998] Opeth precisely refine both their specific multi-layered sound and damn expressive approach, remarkably uplifting heavy-weighted and menacing, yet epic and progressive intricacy with the help of Fredman Studios guru Fredrik Nordström; replete with harmonized leads and acoustic passages, dynamic and punchy yet refined music flows logically from one lengthy composition to the next, with enough variation in texture and mood to hold the listener's interest fairly consistent, laying foundation for later creative breakthrough and widespread recognition; recent European gatefold sleeve double purple vinyl edition comes with a special half-speed mastering, accomplished at Abbey Road studios, and golden OBI strip