Collecter's Edition Slipcase
Opeth · 2006
293 min · 36 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · progressive rock
A dense tapestry of progressive metal interweaves intricate melodies with heavy, atmospheric soundscapes.
Why this album works
This album stands out not only as a retrospective of Opeth's work but also highlights their influence in the progressive metal scene. The release was well-received and contributed to the band's sustained presence on charts, showcasing their ability to merge heavy music with melodic sophistication.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Collector's Edition Slipcase' captures Opeth at a pivotal moment following their critically acclaimed album 'Ghost Reveries'. This compilation showcases the band's evolution, blending their death metal roots with lush progressive elements, all while solidifying their reputation for complex arrangements and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Porcupine Tree· Dream Theater· Riverside
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Leper Affinity 10:23
- 2 Bleak 9:15
- 3 Harvest Standout 6:01
- 4 The Drapery Falls Standout 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
Disc 2
- 1 Wreath 11:10
- 2 Deliverance Standout 13:36
- 3 A Fair Judgement 10:23
- 4 For Absent Friends 2:17
- 5 Master’s Apprentices 10:32
- 6 By the Pain I See in Others 13:50
Disc 3
- 1 Windowpane 7:45
- 2 In My Time of Need 5:49
- 3 Death Whispered a Lullaby 5:49
- 4 Closure 5:15
- 5 Hope Leaves 4:30
- 6 To Rid the Disease 6:21
- 7 Ending Credits 3:39
- 8 Weakness 4:10
Disc 4
- 1 Windowpane 10:50
- 2 In My Time of Need 6:32
- 3 Death Whispered a Lullaby 7:08
- 4 Closure 9:45
- 5 Hope Leaves 6:14
- 6 To Rid the Disease 7:07
- 7 Ending Credits 4:21
- 8 Harvest Standout 6:16
- 9 Weakness 5:17
Disc 5
- 1 Master’s Apprentices 11:25
- 2 The Drapery Falls Standout 10:56
- 3 Deliverance Standout 12:34
- 4 The Leper Affinity 11:02
- 5 A Fair Judgement 11:37
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