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1. The Leper Affinity

2. Bleak

3. Harvest

4. The Drapery Falls

5. Dirge For November

6. The Funeral Portrait

7. Patterns In The Ivy

8. Blackwater Park

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Opeth's fifth studio album is the band's first step towardsNorth American success. Produced by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) and mixed/engineered by Fredrik Nordstr m (Dream Evil), BLACKWATER PARK is a landmark achievement for the band, with its silken progressive rock ambience counterbalancing the band's trademark blistering death metal brutality. Over the course of eight tracks, Opeth displays mammoth amounts ofmusical prowess, from the 10-minute opener, "The Leper Affinity", on through the emotive title track that closes the set.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Death Folk Pop at its best, 7 Nov 2005

By	Mr. D. A. Cure "Sir Danalot" (Droitwich) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

By their own admission, this is their “hit record!” Every track is a winner, as demonstrated in their live shows which still contain at least three from this record. The idea was that they took the change in style evident on Still Life, and incorporated that into a set of more accessible musical ideas. As a consequence, the production is far more polished, and whilst the music retains its progressive intent, it is much less involved certainly than the first two albums. The best tracks are The Drapery Falls, Blackwater Park, and The Funeral Portrait – the latter containing one of the most amazing riffs I’ve ever heard. A mention should also go to Harvest, which takes their folky influences into a new, more accessible dimension. In fact, some of this material is so polished that I’m sure it would make for great videos, or possibly even singles (although the track lengths would hinder this).
Opeth are a massively talented band, and particular mention should go to both guitarists, as this is incredibly complex music to play, let alone write. This is probably the best way to get into this superb band, so go and buy it now!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless Heavy Progressive Music!!, 11 Nov 2006

By	Richard Smith (Sussex, England.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I finally took the plunge and bought this album after toying with the idea for a couple of years. Porcupine Tree are one of my favourite bands and Steve Wilson helped produce this album. The only thing that put me off was the idea of listening to all the Death Metal grunts that I knew would proliferate. I have written this review just to say that if there is anyone else out there with the same concern, just buy this amazing masterpiece now!! This delightful mix of heavy, acoustic and progressive riffing has everything from beauty to savagery in it and usually in the same song. What really impresses me about this album is although the music is progressive in every sense of the word, it's never rammed down your throat. It flows effortlessly. Blackwater Park Should have won them awards. Unfortunately amazing music like this will never be the critics choice. Well nevermind that, enhance your life and buy this album immediately!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning scope, 1 Feb 2003

By	"steven_reid69" - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

What an album this is. My first 'Opeth' experience was 'Deliverence', which is one of the best albums I have ever heard. I don't know how I missed 'Opeth' for so long as they are one of the most original bands out there. So today a parcel dropped through my letter box. Blackwater Park. The limited edition 2 CD version, wrapped in an all black sleave. And what an album. Unlike some CD's, this one instantly mesmorises. Brutal death metal riffs and vocals mix with cascading melody and accoustic parts and mellow vocals with some blues thrown in for good measure. The scope really is astounding. It's hard to put into words how good Opeth really are. Unlike a lot of bands, they are open to load's of different styles, but they all meld into that 'Opeth' sound. The arrangments are so eclectic and original, so melodic and heavy at the same time, it takes your breath away. So, if you have yet to experience 'Opeth', then 'Blackwater Park' is the perfect place to start. And, if you can, try and buy the limited edition for the extra tracks and video. You will not regret it.

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Published on 19 April 2007 by J. Armstrong

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Published on 9 Sep 2006 by P. Simpson

5.0 out of 5 stars Words cannot describe, but i will try
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