Lamentations (Live at Shepherd's Bush Empire 2003)
121 min · 14 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · progressive rock
A haunting blend of progressive metal and melancholic melodies, delivered with raw emotional intensity in a live setting.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical acclaim, receiving positive reviews from notable publications like Metal Hammer and Prog Magazine. It serves as a testament to Opeth's unique sound, helping to further establish their influence in both the progressive and death metal genres during the early 2000s. The live recording format allowed fans to experience the band’s dynamic presence and musicianship firsthand.
- Best for
- haunting emotional peaks and valleys immersive live performance intensity melancholic reflections during solitude
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Lamentations' captures Opeth during their rise as a leading force in progressive metal. This live album follows their critically acclaimed studio release, 'Deliverance,' showcasing the band's ability to translate complex compositions into an electrifying live performance. By this time, they had solidified their identity, blending melodic elements with heavier tones.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Porcupine Tree· Dream Theater· Riverside
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Windowpane Standout 10:50
- 2 In My Time of Need Standout 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 Standout 10:56
- 3 Deliverance 12:34
- 4 The Leper Affinity 11:02
- 5 A Fair Judgement 11:37
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