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Damnation [Digipak] [Limited Edition]

~ Opeth
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio CD (14 April 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Limited Edition
  • Label: Music for Nations
  • ASIN: B00008RH95
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 205,997 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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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

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
Those who love Opeth for their storming death metal while loathing their prog-folk interludes should avoid Damnation like the plague. It turns out that 2002's Deliverance was so unutterably heavy because the band worked out most of their more pastoral sensibilities on Damnation, recorded at the same time. What's here is a complex and often acoustic album that proves 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.

This is not to say it's a retro album. For a start, those bands have been so comprehensively written out of rock history it's as if they never existed at all. Then there's the influence of 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, instead remaining forever trapped in post-relationship depression, drowning in loneliness and regret. His voice, here never reduced to a satanic roar, drifts beautifully over and under the band's dark folk and hypnotic soft rock progressions, as chiming twin guitars, recalling Wishbone Ash, drop casually in and out. It's still intense and often moving--it just doesn't shout about it. --Dominic Wills

CD Description
Seventh album from Swedish progressive death metal band andtheir mellowest to date. Presented as a companion piece to 2002's much heavier 'Deliverance', it ditches almost all thetrappings of metal in favour of a haunting, reflective sound, full of organ and acoustic guitar, which has more in common with 70s psych-folk and prog rock.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent effort, 29 April 2003
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Damnation was recorded parallel to Deliverance (between July and September 2002) and at times it's hard to believe that both albums are by the same band.
This is a mellow, acoustic album and if you're trying to convert your sceptical mates then this will do the trick. As usual, Opeth's ear for hooks and fantastic sense of epicness without self-indulgence is apparent here. Probably more so than ever, because this album clocks in at a mere 43 minutes.
Production wise this album hits the spot, unlike the slightly disappointing production on Deliverance. Damnation is easy on the ear and the band sound in sync, unlike Deliverance where the production sounded slightly raw and echoey, and inferior to Blackwater Park. This was most likely down to time constraints.
Despite the apparent difference between Deliverance and Damnation, the latter record makes Deliverance sound more complete when the two are heard together. A lot of fans were disappointed that Deliverance lacked the instant memorableness of Blackwater Park. But having heard Deliverance for the first time in a while recently, the album is brilliant when you persevere with it.
Damnation is the sound of sitting in your garden on a summer's evening and having a few chilled beers and some mates round. Perhaps a bit sombre in lyrics but the melodies are as always utterly irresistible. It's hard to see where this band are going to progress because they are as near to musical perfection that you will ever get.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding!!!!, 28 April 2003
By Mr. George Johnson "Gj" (Herts, UK) - See all my reviews
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I was never a massive fan of Opeth's material, having listened to the "Arms" album, but I bought this and I was blown away.

Ok so first off it's a massive departure from the usual Opeth offerings but a welcome break and I congraulate the record company for having faith in their artist to release it.

The album basically consists of 8 semi-acoustic tracks, the clarity of which really allows the musicians to show their talent. If you think Alice in Chains unplugged but without the live pressure and audiance. This album is absolutly perfect for that wind-down on a Sunday morning drive the morning-after-the-night-before after a major hardcore gig. The slow pace and beautifully crafted songs really make you feel good, that's not to say Opeth have lost that dark edge, the lyrics themselves are as dark as any Goth's dream, wonderfully depressing!

So highlights for me have to be the wonderfully melodic first track "Windowpane" and the very ominous "To Rid the Disease" with it's hideously "Tell-Tale Heart" bass-line that drills into your brain.

If your a hardcore metal fan and you appreciate that musicians sometimes need to slow down and get that garbage out of their heads, get this album. Get it for those moments when the amps need to be unplugged and lights put down, but you still need a dark driving heart in your music.

At the moment, I can't get through my day without a quick blast of this album!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting, melancholic, depressed...amazing., 23 April 2003
Firstly, the amazon review is right- Opeth have said that Damnation is 'softer' but still has elements of the light/heavy trademark Opeth style, but it must be said that compared to Deliverence, the two are chalk and cheese- albeit chalk and cheese that go well together- if you know Blackwater Park (and you should!)- you will know what i am talking about.
The songs are beautifully crafted, full of atmosphere, have a distinct haunting quality, and are just so adept at hitting you right where they intend to. The highlight to me is the second track 'In my time of need'- the chorus is pure genius.
To be honest there is little more to say, to all music lovers, metal or not, who like dark, honest, atmospheric music i can't recommend this album enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Songs For Your Time of Need
First off, for those of you who are new to Opeth, you need to know that this is the second half of their Deliverance/Damnation "experiment"; the former being the "heavy" album and... Read more
Published on 3 May 2003 by opethnet

4.0 out of 5 stars Damnation impresses
Opeth, well known and hailed for their aggressive form of the word metal. They take the means to a whole new world with everything they've written a classic. Read more
Published on 19 April 2003 by benighted_by

4.0 out of 5 stars Opeth turn a corner...
Once again, Opeth have come out with a release very different to their previous one. As Deliverance marked a move toward a heavier, more powerful Opeth, Damnation moves in almost... Read more
Published on 19 April 2003 by the_byatt

5.0 out of 5 stars Music For Your Time Of Need
First off, for those of you who are new to Opeth, you need to know that this is the second half of their Deliverance/Damnation "experiment"; the former being the "heavy" album and... Read more
Published on 18 April 2003 by opethnet

4.0 out of 5 stars Damnation
Like the amazon review states, if u hate opeths acoustic sections, then this albums not for you. However, if , like me, you don't tolerate but enjoy the acoustic interludes in... Read more
Published on 16 April 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars "Hope you enjoy the new direction..."
I know there's been a lot of mixed feelings about this album, and a lot of differing expectations. Some people have gone a bit overboard in saying Opeth are no longer the same... Read more
Published on 16 April 2003 by E. PARRY

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking
Must admit i bought this album on a chance really, and i definitely wasn't let down in any way. This album is truly amazing. Read more
Published on 15 April 2003

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