Opeth - Svekets Prins
Review by Alaiyo Kiasi
Opeth's latest album, Svekets Prins, is a complex and captivating masterpiece that showcases the band's unique blend of progressive metal and folk influences. From the haunting melodies of "Livets Trädgård" to the epic soundscapes of "Allting Tar Slut," each track on the album is a journey in itself, filled with intricate guitar riffs, atmospheric keyboards, and Mikael Akerfeldt's signature growls and clean vocals.
The album's production is immaculate, with a rich and dynamic sound that brings out the best in each instrument. The use of acoustic guitars and traditional folk instruments such as the mandolin and the nyckelharpa adds a layer of authenticity and warmth to the music, while the heavy and complex arrangements keep the listener engaged and intrigued.
Svekets Prins is a deeply introspective and emotionally charged album, dealing with themes of loss, regret, and the fragility of life. The lyrics are poetic and introspective, and Akerfeldt's delivery is both powerful and nuanced, conveying a range of emotions with ease.
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Download
Filename: opeth-svekets-prins.zip- MP3 size: 22.4 mb
- FLAC size: 202 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Hjärtat Vet Vad Handen Gör | 08:29 | |
| Dignity | ||
| Hjärtat Vet Vad Handen Gör | 8:29 | |
| Svekets Prins | 6:35 |
Video
OPETH - Svekets Prins (OFFICIAL VISUALIZER TRACK)
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Catalog Numbers
NB 5119-6Labels
- Nuclear Blast
- Sweden Rock Magazine, Moderbolaget Records
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Formats
- 2 × File
- MP3
- Single
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- Limited Edition
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- CD
- Promo
Notes
- Exclusive single only available in 111 handnumbered copies with a subscription to Sweden Rock Magazine.
- 1 track European promo single
Barcodes
- Barcode: 727361511968
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): OPETH 7" A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): OPETH 7" B
About Opeth
Swedish progressive metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. Though the group has been through several personnel changes, singer, guitarist, and songwriter has remained Opeth's driving force throughout the years. Opeth has consistently incorporated progressive, folk, blues, classical and jazz influences into their usually lengthy compositions, as well as strong influences from black metal and death metal, especially in their early works. Many songs include acoustic guitar passages and strong dynamic shifts, as well as both death growls and clean vocals. Opeth rarely made live appearances supporting their first four albums; but since conducting their first world tour after the 2001 release of Blackwater Park, they have led several world tours.
In 2011, they published Heritage. It represents a drastic change in style from their previous albums, adopting a mostly progressive rock sound and only clean singing. Åkerfeldt commented on the diversity of Opeth's music: "I don't see the point of playing in a band and going just one way when you can do everything. It would be impossible for us to play just death metal; that is our roots, but we are now a mishmash of everything, and not purists to any form of music. It's impossible for us to do that, and quite frankly I would think of it as boring to be in a band that plays just metal music. We're not afraid to experiment, or to be caught with our pants down, so to speak. That's what keeps us going." (Metal Hammer)
On August 26, 2014, Opeth released its eleventh studio album, titled Pale Communion. Fredrik Åkesson, spoke about the new direction the band was taking: "It would be interesting to do a really heavy album, but in a different way. Not to go back, we're not about that. I'm still very proud with the last two albums, I think it's interesting to listen to them, even if I listen in an objective way." (Ultimate Guitar)
In 2016, Opeth founded their own label, and published the twelfth studio album "Sorceress."
Name Vars
- Somewhat Distant Opeth Ghosts
- The Somewhat Distant Opeth Ghosts
Members
- Mikael Åkerfeldt
- Per Wiberg
- Peter Lindgren
- Martin Lopez
- Martin Mendez
- Anders Nordin
- Johan DeFarfalla
- Martin Axenrot
- Joakim Svalberg
- Fredrik Åkesson
- David Isberg
- Stefan Guteklint
- Waltteri Väyrynen
Summary by Alaiyo Kiasi
Comments
2023-04-18
Look here...Yall are just Aaammaazing! Love both versions of this album, Blackwater Park album, Hessian Peel really speaks to me, Will o the Whisp, Moonlapse Vertigo, I could keep going... Thank You Mikael & everyone else who helped make Opeth happen!!!
2023-04-17
Mikael...I hope you didn't get some kind of political threat for this song because opeth hasn't been the same since.
2023-04-17
just got the connoisseur edition in the mail :D
2023-04-16
Man. I'd love to be able to get the multi tracks to this album and give it a mix. I love it. Its a brilliant album!
2023-04-15
If this song would've been released 20 years ago, there would be a massive demonic growl at the beginning of the song.
2023-04-14
I like this better in Swedish, and I only speak English. I'm convinced Mikael has this magic "satanic" touch with music...the guy is a genius and creates magic that brings my imagination to very dark yet enchanting places. Short horror films for your mind. So glad I'm alive during this time to appreciate Opeth.
2023-04-13
absolute banger. would love to hear mikael re-do some of their older albums with swedish vocals
2023-04-12
The Swedish Metal Method
2023-04-11
for some reason. this song made me want to learn swedish
