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Released 20 years ago

Collecter's Edition Slipcase

Opeth · 2006

293 min · 36 tracks · death metal

A haunting blend of progressive rock and technical death metal, marked by intricate melodies and atmospheric depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Leper Affinity Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Blackwater Park — The title track features an intricate interplay of heavy riffs and melodic passages, showcasing Opeth's signature blending of brutality and beauty.
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    Harvest — This song highlights the softer side of Opeth, featuring poignant acoustic guitar work and introspective lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.
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    The Drapery Falls — With its dynamic shifts from atmospheric verses to powerful choruses, this track exemplifies the band’s ability to weave complex narratives through music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing rewards patience
  • dense atmospheric soundscapes immerse
  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • long-form commitment for deep focus

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Compilation that reflects earlier work, not a primary entry or breakthrough.
Career context
Released in 2006, Collecter's Edition Slipcase is a compilation that encapsulates Opeth's evolution through their earlier albums, showcasing material from 1998 to 2005. At this point, the band had already established themselves as a key player within the progressive metal scene, following the critical success of Blackwater Park in 2001 and Ghost Reveries in 2005.
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Leper Affinity Start here 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

Disc 2

  • 1 Wreath 11:10
  • 2 Deliverance 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 6:16
  • 9 Weakness 5:17

Disc 5

  • 1 Master’s Apprentices 11:25
  • 2 The Drapery Falls 10:56
  • 3 Deliverance 12:34
  • 4 The Leper Affinity 11:02
  • 5 A Fair Judgement 11:37

What to play next

Watershed
Listen next

Watershed

2008

Continues the blend of progressive rock with complex structures and atmospheric elements.
Ghost Reveries
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Ghost Reveries

2005

Sets the stage with similar themes and musical exploration found in the current album.
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