The Wooden Box
Opeth · 2008
209 min · 25 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · progressive rock
A sprawling blend of haunting melodies and intricate musicianship envelops listeners in a dark, atmospheric soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- haunting melodies for introspection
- wave-like pacing for deep focus
- dark atmospheric soundscape immersion
- long-form listening for patience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek upbeat, instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'The Wooden Box' is a compilation album that consolidates Opeth's early works from their first three studio albums, showcasing their evolution from death metal to progressive rock. At this point in their career, Opeth was firmly established as pioneers within the progressive metal scene following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Ghost Reveries'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Porcupine Tree· Gojira· Between the Buried and Me
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In Mist She Was Standing 14:09
- 2 Under the Weeping Moon 9:52
- 3 Silhouette 3:07
- 4 Forest of October 13:05
- 5 The Twilight Is My Robe 11:01
- 6 Requiem, Part 1 1:11
- 7 Requiem, Part 2 / The Apostle in Triumph 13:01
- 8 Into the Frost of Winter 6:20
Disc 2
- 1 Advent 13:44
- 2 The Night and the Silent Water 10:59
- 3 Nectar 10:09
- 4 Black Rose Immortal 20:14
- 5 To Bid You Farewell 10:54
- 6 Eternal Soul Torture 8:35
Disc 3
- 1 Prologue 0:59
- 2 April Ethereal 8:41
- 3 When 9:14
- 4 Madrigal 1:26
- 5 The Amen Corner 8:43
- 6 Demon of the Fall 6:13
- 7 Credence 5:26
- 8 Karma 7:50
- 9 Epilogue 4:02
- 10 Circle of the Tyrant 5:12
- 11 Remember Tomorrow 4:59
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