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In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall

Opeth

341 min · 32 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · progressive rock

A sprawling and intricate live performance that blends death metal intensity with progressive rock elegance.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting Opeth's increasing popularity in the U.S. It received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for the musicianship and atmospheric quality of the live recording. This release also marked a critical moment for live metal albums, demonstrating how the genre could blend technical prowess with emotive performances.
Best for
dynamic peaks and valleys extended tracks for deep listening immersive concert experience
Context
Released in 2010, this live album captures Opeth at a peak moment in their career following the critically acclaimed 'Watershed' in 2008. It showcases the band's evolution into a more progressive sound while maintaining their roots in death metal. The concert features a mix of new material and classic tracks, solidifying their status as one of the foremost bands in the progressive metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Porcupine Tree· Dream Theater· Riverside

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Leper Affinity 10:07
  • 2 Bleak 8:53
  • 3 Harvest Standout 6:10
  • 4 The Drapery Falls Standout 10:07
  • 5 Dirge for November 8:28
  • 6 The Funeral Portrait 8:21
  • 7 Patterns in the Ivy 2:24
  • 8 Blackwater Park Standout 12:32

Disc 2

  • 1 Forest of October 17:13
  • 2 Advent 15:03
  • 3 April Ethereal 10:22
  • 4 The Moor 12:12

Disc 3

  • 1 Wreath 12:25
  • 2 Hope Leaves 6:48
  • 3 Harlequin Forest 13:11
  • 4 The Lotus Eater 11:08

Disc 4

  • 1 The Leper Affinity 11:01
  • 2 Bleak 9:41
  • 3 Harvest Standout 7:02
  • 4 The Drapery Falls Standout 10:31
  • 5 Dirge for November 8:56
  • 6 The Funeral Portrait 8:58
  • 7 Patterns in the Ivy 2:30
  • 8 Blackwater Park Standout 12:40

Disc 5

  • 1 Forest of October 18:01
  • 2 Advent 16:02
  • 3 April Ethereal 10:52
  • 4 The Moor 12:35
  • 5 Wreath 13:41
  • 6 Hope Leaves 7:13
  • 7 Harlequin Forest 14:01
  • 8 The Lotus Eater 12:00

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata