The Roundhouse Tapes
Opeth · 2007
96 min · 9 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · progressive rock
A sprawling live testament to Opeth's dynamic fusion of death metal intricacies and melodic progressive rock sensibilities.
Why this album works
'The Roundhouse Tapes' received significant acclaim for its powerful live performances, highlighting tracks that are fan favorites. It reinforced Opeth's reputation in the metal community, receiving praise from various publications, which noted its seamless blend of heavy and melodic elements, further influencing the progressive metal genre.
- Career context
- In 2007, Opeth released 'The Roundhouse Tapes' as a live album, following their critically acclaimed studio effort, 'Ghost Reveries'. This album captures the band at a pivotal moment, solidifying their status in the progressive metal scene and showcasing their complex compositions and diverse influences during their peak years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Porcupine Tree· Dream Theater· Riverside
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 When 10:28
- 2 Ghost of Perdition Standout 10:56
- 3 Under the Weeping Moon 10:27
- 4 Bleak 8:39
- 5 Face of Melinda Standout 9:57
- 6 The Night and the Silent Water 10:28
Disc 2
- 1 Windowpane 8:01
- 2 Blackwater Park Standout 18:59
- 3 Demon of the Fall 8:13
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