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Top 50 Opeth Songs

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A list of best songs/tracks by the Swedish band Opeth, taken from first album Orchid to the latest release In Cauda Venenum.

Before you go through the list, I must say that it is not at all easy to make a list of this kind for a band so consistent. So, this is more of a tribute to this great band rather than an expression of opinion.

50		50. Spring MCMLXXIV (6:11)
49		49. Hours Of Wealth (5:18) 'Hours of Wealth' is a very positive and uplifting track. In a broad sense, it deals with one's thoughts when he decides not to be subdued by the failure he suffered, no matter how tough the conditions may seem. The first part of the song is made of two exquisite acoustic pieces. Mikael Akerfeldt's acoustic compositions are instantly recognizable nowadays. But here, let's take a moment to appreciate the work of Per Wilberg, not only in this song, but in all the three albums, Ghost Reveries, Watershed and Heritage. His keyboards blended perfectly well with Opeth's music. His work was classy, melodic and not at all dominating. It's sad that he is not in the band anymore. The second and my favourite part, conveys the aforementioned feelings. Mikael's lyrics are normally very complicated and not easy to comprehend, but this song is one rare instance where his lyrics are straightforward and clear. The third part, or the outro solo, is again very inspirational and uplifting. It provides a perfect ending to such a song.
'Hours of Wealth' is a very positive and uplifting track. In a broad sense, it deals with one's thoughts when he decides not to be subdued by the failure he suffered, no matter how tough the conditions may seem. The first part of the song is made of two exquisite acoustic pieces. Mikael Akerfeldt's acoustic compositions are instantly recognizable nowadays. But here, let's take a moment to appreciate the work of Per Wilberg, not only in this song, but in all the three albums, Ghost Reveries, Watershed and Heritage. His keyboards blended perfectly well with Opeth's music. His work was classy, melodic and not at all dominating. It's sad that he is not in the band anymore. The second and my favourite part, conveys the aforementioned feelings. Mikael's lyrics are normally very complicated and not easy to comprehend, but this song is one rare instance where his lyrics are straightforward and clear. The third part, or the outro solo, is again very inspirational and uplifting. It provides a perfect ending to such a song.
48		48. Häxprocess (6:02)
47		47. Forest Of October (13:05)
46		46. When (9:14)
45		45. Harvest (6:02)
44		44. Will O The Wisp (5:08)
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43		43. Folklore (8:19)
42		42. The Apostle In Triumph (13:01)
41		41. The Grand Conjuration (10:16)
40		40. Moonlapse Vertigo (9:00)
39		39. Porcelain Heart (8:01) Quite a wait for this album to enter the list. I think of Watershed as a transition album for Opeth, and a very good one at that. The song writing is somewhat similar to Ghost Reveries, but with more progressive elements and much, much more heart. And of course, with Heritage, their course was changed completely. Porcelain Heart is a dark and dramatic masterpiece. It starts with a very sinister and amazing riff penned by Mr. Fredrick Akesson. It boldly states that the journey of eight minutes is going to be dark. Consistent with the concept, Mikael's guitar and vocals enter, depicting the horrifying images of the past. Sometimes, I wonder, how does Mikael manage to write these uncountable intricate acoustic pieces, song after song, album after album. After those beautiful verses, we hear something similar to what was played in Metallica's For Whom the Bell Tolls. So simple, yet so effective. This is where you can really picture a drama going on in your mind. Axe is the rocker here. Full marks to him, for his display of dramatic drumming. He didn't mess up the song by inserting too much technicality, and yet his drumming always feels "right". The song then attains a powerful climax and afterwards, there's a silence, a deathly silence, just like one after the storm.
Quite a wait for this album to enter the list. I think of Watershed as a transition album for Opeth, and a very good one at that. The song writing is somewhat similar to Ghost Reveries, but with more progressive elements and much, much more heart. And of course, with Heritage, their course was changed completely. Porcelain Heart is a dark and dramatic masterpiece. It starts with a very sinister and amazing riff penned by Mr. Fredrick Akesson. It boldly states that the journey of eight minutes is going to be dark. Consistent with the concept, Mikael's guitar and vocals enter, depicting the horrifying images of the past. Sometimes, I wonder, how does Mikael manage to write these uncountable intricate acoustic pieces, song after song, album after album. After those beautiful verses, we hear something similar to what was played in Metallica's For Whom the Bell Tolls. So simple, yet so effective. This is where you can really picture a drama going on in your mind. Axe is the rocker here. Full marks to him, for his display of dramatic drumming. He didn't mess up the song by inserting too much technicality, and yet his drumming always feels "right". The song then attains a powerful climax and afterwards, there's a silence, a deathly silence, just like one after the storm.
38		38. I Feel The Dark (6:40) Méndez!! Méndez!!
Méndez!! Méndez!!
37		37. Closure (5:16)
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36		36. A Fair Judgement (10:21) You don't really expect this kind of stuff to be on an album like Deliverance. For some, it is the weakest point of the album. They generally are appreciators of heavier side of Opeth. For others, who like the mellow side of Opeth, this is the highlight of the album. I find myself to be somewhere between the two opinions. Musically, there aren't many remarkable things about this song. All the pieces, when put together, make it great. Part worth mentioning is the guitar solo. Both Mikael and Peter have played their hearts out in this one. Peter Lingdren, especially, plays like the God himself. His solos in Opeth were always catchy, melodic and tasteful, all at the same time. That's kinda hard to achieve. I have always liked the current lineup of Opeth, but I loved the earlier one (4-membered) to death. Akerfeldt and Mendez are still there, but together with Lopez and Lingdren, it was the lineup that made the best music I've heard till date. I fervently hope that I am proved wrong in future.
You don't really expect this kind of stuff to be on an album like Deliverance. For some, it is the weakest point of the album. They generally are appreciators of heavier side of Opeth. For others, who like the mellow side of Opeth, this is the highlight of the album. I find myself to be somewhere between the two opinions. Musically, there aren't many remarkable things about this song. All the pieces, when put together, make it great. Part worth mentioning is the guitar solo. Both Mikael and Peter have played their hearts out in this one. Peter Lingdren, especially, plays like the God himself. His solos in Opeth were always catchy, melodic and tasteful, all at the same time. That's kinda hard to achieve. I have always liked the current lineup of Opeth, but I loved the earlier one (4-membered) to death. Akerfeldt and Mendez are still there, but together with Lopez and Lingdren, it was the lineup that made the best music I've heard till date. I fervently hope that I am proved wrong in future.
35		35. Beneath The Mire (7:58) This is one of the most underrated songs of Opeth. Probably because it is unconventional in many ways, like right at the beginning, there is an eastern flavour. It is something similar to the final part of Closure. Many people claim they have heard the voice of heavens. Well, I am one of them too. Ever heard the next part of the song closely? That is what I am talking about. There is a sheer elegance in that riff which makes it irresistible, and when I hear it, all I can do is relish. Just the presence of this riff makes this song a must-listen for everyone. Mikael once revealed that this song is the turning point of the album. Prior to this, the character thinks that everyone else around him is possessed, but here he realizes that he is the possessed one. If we zoom into the song, we find that the exact turning point is the interlude, which is quite, and expresses a dilemma through the lyric. After that, the character decides to change and tries to kill himself which is conveyed to through a kickass guitar solo by Peter Lingdren. This is surely his finest solo, after A Fair Judgement. Towards the end, we can clearly feel as if we were beneath the surface of the earth, thus justifying the title and the concept of the song, which is followed by Atonement.
This is one of the most underrated songs of Opeth. Probably because it is unconventional in many ways, like right at the beginning, there is an eastern flavour. It is something similar to the final part of Closure. Many people claim they have heard the voice of heavens. Well, I am one of them too. Ever heard the next part of the song closely? That is what I am talking about. There is a sheer elegance in that riff which makes it irresistible, and when I hear it, all I can do is relish. Just the presence of this riff makes this song a must-listen for everyone. Mikael once revealed that this song is the turning point of the album. Prior to this, the character thinks that everyone else around him is possessed, but here he realizes that he is the possessed one. If we zoom into the song, we find that the exact turning point is the interlude, which is quite, and expresses a dilemma through the lyric. After that, the character decides to change and tries to kill himself which is conveyed to through a kickass guitar solo by Peter Lingdren. This is surely his finest solo, after A Fair Judgement. Towards the end, we can clearly feel as if we were beneath the surface of the earth, thus justifying the title and the concept of the song, which is followed by Atonement.
34		34. Continuum (7:23)
33		33. Benighted (5:00)
32		32. Dirge For November (7:54) One of the few songs which contain music written by Peter Lingdren, this is often regarded as the weakest point of Blackwater Park. Well, not to me of course because there aren't any weak points in Blackwater Park. This song is known for its acoustic pieces at the beginning and at the end. But that is half of the story. The heavy and middle part, is often overlooked, mostly because it is repetitive and well, because very few people pay attention to lyrics. Mikael's growls are very dense in this one, no wonder why he is always referenced, whenever we talk about growling.
One of the few songs which contain music written by Peter Lingdren, this is often regarded as the weakest point of Blackwater Park. Well, not to me of course because there aren't any weak points in Blackwater Park. This song is known for its acoustic pieces at the beginning and at the end. But that is half of the story. The heavy and middle part, is often overlooked, mostly because it is repetitive and well, because very few people pay attention to lyrics. Mikael's growls are very dense in this one, no wonder why he is always referenced, whenever we talk about growling.
31		31. Moon Above, Sun Below (10:52)
30		30. In My Time Of Need (5:50)
29		29. Nepenthe (5:40)
28		28. Master's Apprentices [Remixed] (10:30)
27		27. Reverie/Harlequin Forest (11:38)
26		26. Next of Kin (7:10)
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