Watershed
Opeth · 2008
178 min · 22 tracks · death metal · progressive metal · progressive rock
A haunting blend of melodic death metal and progressive rock, weaving intricate soundscapes and lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with peaks
- wave-like pacing for deep focus
- haunting melodies for introspection
- long-form pieces with depth
- immersive soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Watershed' is Opeth's ninth studio album, marking a significant evolution in their sound. It followed the critically acclaimed 'Ghost Reveries' and saw the band further exploring progressive elements while moving away from their earlier death metal roots. This album also introduced new drummer Martin Axenrot, reflecting a reshaped lineup and artistic direction.
- 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 Coil 3:10
- 2 Heir Apparent 8:50
- 3 The Lotus Eater 8:50
- 4 Burden 7:41
- 5 Porcelain Heart 8:00
- 6 Hessian Peel 11:25
- 7 Hex Omega 7:00
Disc 2
- 1 Prologue 6:58
- 2 From Another Planet 8:30
- 3 The Lotus Eater 13:48
- 4 The Junkmail Studios 16:23
- 5 Epilogue 6:41
- 6 Coil 3:07
- 7 Heir Apparent 8:51
- 8 The Lotus Eater 8:48
- 9 Burden 7:42
- 10 Porcelain Heart 8:01
- 11 Hessian Peel 11:26
- 12 Hex Omega 6:59
- 13 Derelict Herds 6:29
- 14 Bridge of Sighs 5:56
- 15 Den ständiga resan 4:10
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