Many of Opeth Metalheads fan’s were upset as they sound too Jazzy on their song “The Devil's Orchard” From the New Album Heritage which will be released on the 20th of September this year. The fan's are complaining that the song lacks metal element on it and that Opeth have become too soft and mellow.
In an interview with Opeth’s front man Mikael Åkerfeldt ,he mentions a little 'Slither', a sort of tribute to Ronnie James Dio and declares that the album swings between folk, progressive rock and JAZZ, while being influenced by Pink Floyd and Fusion music like Herbie Hancock or Weather Report.
Although the band seems like doing their best to escape from common and show some creativity, yet they gathered negative feedback from their fan’s all over the world.
Here are some statements of the upset Opeth fan’s:
*** I wish it was a little more likes the old stuff, with growls
*** Not nearly as good as some past Opeth. I hope the new album has a lot more to offer
*** Despite the fact it sounds nothing like Dream Theater except for one part that's just like 3-4 notes.
*** Not sure if I want...
****I don’t like it. it’s not Opeth
However, there are really open minded fan’s that still appreciates Opeth’s creativity and great talent.
***I love the growly stuff but Opeth have always been about progression and doing what they want and Mikael has such a great voice it doesn't matter - there is no other band like Opeth, this song proves it and I for one are excited for the new album!!!
***Hahahahahaha! You morons....all complaining. Have you heard this? Do you see the magic and talent here?
***They keep getting better and better.@XeroXes>>> you said it best.
For me, a growl or a scream does not determine a song to be powerful. A clean voice with superb melody and incredible arrangment is powerful enough. Opeth has songs from the past that doesn't have growls but one thing that is really surprising is the jazzy rhythms and guitars, and its singular atmosphere. For a Music standpoint, I appreciate them by not sticking in a single style, experimentation is always there in most albums and their Music is really evolving indeed.
Anyway this is just my personal point of view and I might be right or wrong. It’s up to you to listen and think how you feel about the song. As I mentioned in my previous post, our taste of music is apparently changing through times. I think it’s just a matter of RESPECTING every person’s stand point toward genres of music.
Now! Filipino Metal aficionados, it’s time for you to judge them. Post you comments below. \m/
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