Lamentations (Live at Shepherd's Bush Empire 2003)
121 min · 14 tracks · death metal
A haunting blend of melodic death metal and progressive rock, showcasing intricate musicianship and emotional depth in a live setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Windowpane Start here — The opening track sets a reflective tone, combining soft melodies with heavy instrumentation that encapsulates the duality present throughout the album.
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The Drapery Falls — This track features intricate guitar work and shifting dynamics, serving as a centerpiece that showcases Opeth's unique ability to blend heaviness with melody.
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Deliverance — As one of their signature tracks, it exemplifies the band's technical prowess and emotional range, making it a highlight of any live performance.
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Harvest — With its poignant lyrics and haunting melodies, this song provides a moment of vulnerability that resonates deeply with listeners, contrasting the heavier elements of the setlist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Opeth's blend of melodic death metal and progressive elements effectively in a live setting.
What we noticed
- Several tracks extend beyond the typical length for metal songs, allowing for intricate solos and atmospheric interludes.
- The performance includes extended instrumental sections where the band showcases their technical proficiency, particularly in guitar work.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting emotional peaks and valleys
- immersive live performance intensity
- melancholic reflections during solitude
- slow-building tension with release
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, upbeat tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captured the band's rise to prominence after their breakthrough album Deliverance.
- Themes
- Shepherd's Bush Empire· melodic death metal· reflective duality
- Career context
- Lamentations was released during Opeth's rise to prominence following their breakthrough album Deliverance in 2002. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from a cult band to a major influence in the progressive metal scene, solidifying their reputation with diverse live performances that showcased their complex compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Porcupine Tree· Gojira· Between the Buried and Me
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Windowpane Start here 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 2
- 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Nightmares Made Flesh
Bloodbath
Shares a similar blend of melodic death metal with haunting atmospheres and complex arrangements.
In Absentia
Porcupine Tree
Combines progressive rock complexity with emotional depth, echoing Opeth's intricate musicianship.
A Natural Disaster
Anathema
Explores reflective themes and atmospheric soundscapes, resonating with Lamentations' emotive qualities.
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