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Heritage

Opeth · 2011

57 min · 10 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · progressive rock

Opeth's 'Heritage' melds haunting melodies with intricate arrangements, showcasing a daring evolution in their progressive sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with emotional peaks
  • haunting melodies that linger
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • wave-like pacing with varied intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Heritage' was Opeth's tenth studio album and marked a significant shift in their sound, moving away from death metal roots towards a more progressive rock style. This was the first album featuring new drummer Martin Axenrot and was seen as an artistic reinvention after the heavier 'Watershed' in 2008.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Heritage 2:05
  • 2 The Devil's Orchard 6:40
  • 3 I Feel the Dark 6:40
  • 4 Slither 4:03
  • 5 Nepenthe 5:40
  • 6 Häxprocess 6:58
  • 7 Famine 8:32
  • 8 The Lines in My Hand 3:49
  • 9 Folklore 8:19
  • 10 Marrow of the Earth 4:19

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