Blackwater Park
Opeth · 2001
67 min · 8 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · progressive rock
A haunting blend of melodic death metal and progressive rock that evokes dark, atmospheric landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting emotional landscapes unfold
- gradual build to intense climax
- immersive late-night listening experience
- reflective moments of darkness
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- avoid lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 27, 2001, 'Blackwater Park' was Opeth's fifth studio album and marked a significant turning point in their career. Following the moderate success of 'My Arms, Your Hearse,' this album solidified their presence in the progressive metal scene and showcased an evolution in songwriting and complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Porcupine Tree· Gojira· Between the Buried and Me
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Leper Affinity 10:23
- 2 Bleak 9:15
- 3 Harvest 6:01
- 4 The Drapery Falls 10:53
- 5 Dirge for November 7:53
- 6 The Funeral Portrait 8:44
- 7 Patterns in the Ivy 1:52
- 8 Blackwater Park 12:08
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