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Damnation

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Opeth Format: Audio CD

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Track Listings

1	Windowpane
2	In My Time of Need
3	Death Whispered a Lullaby
4	Closure
5	Hope Leaves
6	To Rid the Disease
7	Ending Credits
8	Weakness

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Damnation is a complex and often acoustic album that demonstrates beyond question Opeth's high regard for the sweet harmonies and post-psychedelic atmospherics of '70s rockers such as Camel, Steve Hackett, and, especially, Barclay James Harvest. Which isn't to say this is a retro album; the aforementioned bands have been left out of rock history to such a degree that it's as if they never existed at all. Then there's Opeth's own pedigree. Steeped in the bloodier aspects of metal, singer Mikael Akerfeldt has no time for sweet love or fanciful flights of fantasy; he's trapped in post-relationship depression, drowning in loneliness and regret. His voice drifts beautifully over and under the band's dark folk and hypnotic soft-rock progressions, as chiming twin guitars that recall Wishbone Ash drop casually in and out. This music is intense and often movingeven without the shouting. --Dominic Wills

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Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.18 x 7.87 x 5.91 inches; 3.43 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Koch Records
Run time ‏ : ‎ 43 minutes
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Koch Records
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00008OLYN
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #252,050 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #1,113 in Progressive Metal
- #1,214 in Death Metal (CDs & Vinyl)
- #3,982 in Pop Metal (CDs & Vinyl)

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Darkest acoustic record ever made

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023

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I'm obssesed with dark acoustic rock. When I first heard this I couldn't belive it. Great arrangements and production, a must if you like the genre.

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Manolo Navajas

Excelente cd

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023

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Producto correcto. Totalmente nuevo. Bien protegido

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John W. Evans

Incredible, intense, emotional, exquisite!

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2005

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I have been a fan of most kinds of rock music since 1965, but I have always had a particular fondness for progressive rock. During the past five or six years a good friend introduced me to the music of Porcupine Tree, and that band has become one of my favorites. I became curious about Opeth when I noticed Porcupine Tree was opening for them on a tour during the last couple of years. Apparently PT's leader Steven Wilson had been influenced by harder sounds, including some of those of Opeth, and it showed on PT's "In Absentia" album.

When I discovered that Wilson produced "Damnation" and provided assistance on keyboards and vocal harmonies, I immediately ordered the CD. I was not disappointed at all, as this is simply one of the best discs I have purchased in a long while, including some of my Porcupine Tree CDs.

The songs smolder... something is bubbling beneath the surface in each and every number. Opeth has a reputation as a "death metal" band, and this album conveys a sense of quiet desperation, sometimes agony... but all the instruments have a "clean" sound. There is nothing fast, nothing sounds muddy, and there is no screaming. Instead, what you get is a fairly quiet but tense album full of emotions that are barely concealed, like in an aching heart ready to burst... with a band that displays remarkable patience in the musical arrangements.

The crisp drumming and Wilson's use of the mellotron (particularly on the album-opener "Windowpane") make me think of those aspects of King Crimson's sound in the Seventies. Mikael Akerfeld's vocals are nothing short of incredible in that he can reveal so much emotion when he sings. He has a beautiful voice, and it is wonderfully complemented by Wilson's harmonies. The guitar-playing and bass-playing are solid, and the instrumental piece "Ending Credits" is outstanding. The way the intense guitar lines snake around throughout the album lends the whole production a rather crawly feeling, as if something is about to explode.

While I wouldn't say this is an uplifting CD, I think it is a great one, a very satisfyingly organic work. There is strength to be found in the way all parts work together to create a solid whole. The result is a complete, mature, determined, fully realized work of art.

Now that I know more about Opeth, I intend to explore their louder side as well. It is good to know Wilson has produced other albums of theirs, too. Thanks to Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson for helping me discover a great new band! And thanks to Opeth for changing some of my conceptions about what makes a band what it is.

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Opeths acoustic & mellow side.Brilliant

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017

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This is part 2 of the double Opeth release Damnation/Deliverance. Damnation being the acoustic album,where Deliverance was brutally heavy,this is the mellow end of the spectrum. Firstly the mixing is perfect,all their instruments are equally audible and clear. The fact that Mikael can pull off the clean singing after all the brutal death growls, but he did. This album has so much beauty,a true gem. Sure Opeth had albums with a mellow track or so,or even an interlude that would shift tempo on a dime,going from heavy and fast to mellow and melodic. This is all melodic & 95% acoustic. That's not a bad thing,just a change of pace from Deliverance, so it's a full circle type thing. The beauty of the first track Windowpane is just great,and sets the pace for the album. In my Time of Need is beautiful and flawless,as is Death Whispers a Lullaby . Hope Leaves,To Rid the Disease,Ending Credits & Weakness,the 2nd half of the album,are my favorite tracks (altho all are great)
The order these songs go is seamlessly perfect, flowing elegance and pure melodic genius.
From start to finish the album is great !
If you like Opeths later works,cuz they've been going on the more mellow side (Heritage,Pale Communion & Sorceress) then you'll be pleased with this. Or if you've heard about Opeth,but aren't into their heavier side of the spectrum...then Get this. This album is perfect for any mood, people who like their music with a side of heart and melody. This is a change of pace from the growls,this is acoustic & clean harmonies from start to finish. The bass is nice & audible as are the drums,the guitar work is beautiful and smooth,so pretty. All in all this album has the mellowness,with heart and emotion,spoken with clarity and clean vox. This is the perfect album for anyone to hear,even non metalhead will dig it,it's simply beautiful.
All acoustic,some nice keyboard & piano adds extra depth to it. Buy it !

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Neshamah

Mellow Progressive Rock

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017

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If I sat down and made a list of my top 20 all-time favorite groups Opeth would be on that list. Yeah, it surprised me, too. About 10 years ago I would have told you that any music of any consequence (with VERY few exceptions, e.g., NIN/TR) was made before 1986. I had no idea anyone was making GOOD Progressive/Alternative Rock anymore. It wasn't until I heard Tool's "Aenima" album (around 2005) that I realized that Progressive Rock wasn't dead. That realization opened a whole new world for me.

I started listening to groups like Katatonia, Riverside, Porcupine Tree, and of course, Opeth. It would be Opeth that would convince me completely that Progressive Rock had returned from hibernation. That's not to say that the others I mentioned were inferior (Riverside and Porcupine Tree are truly, amazingly talented), just that Opeth spoke to me on a more personal, or visceral level.

My first experience with Opeth was "Watershed" (as I mentioned in another review), so I didn't have the 'death growl' expectations that others have lamented since "Heritage". "Pale Communion" and "Sorceress" were both incredible, fantastic albums for me. And after coming into the wonderful music of Opeth 2.0 through the 'back door', so to speak, the album "Damnation" was so powerful and so well done I fell in love with it immediately.

I really can't say enough to express the admiration I have for this group and this album. My favorite tracks are "Windowpane" and " Closure", but the entire collection is excellent. It showcases the depth and versatility of these musicians to produce top quality music no matter what the genre. Yes, this album is both mellow and it's dark, and you definitely need to hear it. Highly recommended.

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Oscar

L'ombra de Steven Wilson és allargada

Reviewed in Spain on November 25, 2023

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Un disc tranquil, melòdic i seré, ideal per relaxar-se tot gaudint de guitarres i veus insinuants. Mai no diries que és obra de la banda sueca de Death Metal. La producció del geni britànic es fa ben palesa.

Dei lugosi

Excelente

Reviewed in Mexico on November 14, 2023

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Llegó en perfectas condiciones el jewel case, nada que objetar

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heralo068

Muy buen CD

Reviewed in Spain on October 7, 2023

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Es música más tranquila, no es metalera, es agradable para escuchar y tenerla puesta mientras haces cosas por la casa, o estás sentado y quieres algo relajado...me han sorprendido, pues tenía otro CD de Operh más en consonancia con el rock progresivo metalero que hacen, recomendable!!!

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M. Codas Echavarri

A step in a different direction, which payed off

Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2010

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"Damnation" is a very controversial album. Opeth, a band known for brutal death metal incorporating progressive acoustic riffs, released "Damnation" alongside "Deliverance". While "Deliverance" is an album that follows in the steps of its predecessors, the completely acoustic "Damnation" came as a bit of a shock for many fans, some of which got very angry at the band, telling them they sold out.

In my opinion, however, this album was a right thing to do. In previous works from Opeth we notice the influence of progressive rock bands from the 70's such as Camel, and it made sense for them to do this album, which they did magestically.

Again, Martin Lopez's drums are beyond anything you would expect from a "metal" drummer, incorporating A LOT of jazz into his playing, making it much open, rather than tight as most rock/metal drummers out there. The clean vocals from Mikael are immaculate, and the guitars and bass have such musicality behind them that I'm sure this album will be considered as a milestone even by people from outside the metal scene.

Why did I chose vinyl? Well, firstly, because this is a collector's edition gate-fold double LP, and for under $20, you are getting A LOT for your money as far as investment. However, it's the SOUND that captivates me. Lacking the excessive tightness of a CD, which has to be compressed in certain frequencies, vinyl just makes for a better listening experience in the right equipment. The subtleties of each instrument are much more apparent, specially those of the drum bodies (the Toms, in particular).

All in all, a solid investment, and a delightful record to be listened to carefully, and to be appreciated in all its glory

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Demnation

Reviewed in Spain on March 28, 2023

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banda que conoci a traves de steven wilson(porcupine tree)y este cd me ha encantado,todo en perfecto estado,gracias otra vez

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