First time reaction to Opeth - Coil + Heir Apparent 

Just FYI, Hessian Peel kicks you in the face, and while you're trying to figure out what just happens, it punches you in the stomach, then quickly gives you a hug, but right when you think everything will be ok, it kicks you in the face AGAIN.

When it comes to live performance, they have done Cusp of Eternity + Heir Apparent, which also is a good match.

This is why I love Opeth. Delicate, “tender” opener and then they hit you on the head with a sledgehammer! Depth and dynamics. Watershed is such a punchy sounding album.

Congratulations, you've now listened to one of the heaviest Opeth songs they've done. Watershed basically starts really heavy and progressively (!) get less heavy for each song. After this album there's no growling super heavy stuff.

Heir apparent is a masterpiece. About 10 minutes heavy music it is and you will not be bored 💖💖💖

Mikael have mentioned how he considers the drummer being of vital importance. (Not that any musician in the band is second-rate.) Here it is excellent Martin Axelrot replacing excellent Martin Lopez. Current drummer isn't cought on album yet.

Zitronenparty, you are the best!!! Thank you so much for this, and the upcoming Hessian Peel & Baying of the Hounds (possibly) request too.💕 Luke, the guest female vocalist is the girlfriend of this particular drummer, Martin Axenrot. Sadly, he has since left the band. Loved your reaction. ❤ I had a feeling you'd really like these 2. Thank you for doing them together. I have no doubt you'll love Hessian Peel and Baying of the Hounds as well.

Best combination of songs you'll ever get 🤘

in 2 months you will be an hardcore opeth fan !!! cheers

Great reaction! Opera is an awesome band to listen to, and a song of theirs that’s also awesome is Beneath the Mire.

Btw, Watershed is the first album where Opeth fully integrated a keyboardist into the band. Well, they did it in Ghost Reveries, technically, but he came in late and the music was already written, so it's mostly additional ornamentation there. From here on, these atmospherics became a core part of the sound. You can hear it even here, despite Heir Apparent being heavy as hell. You'll really feel it in Hessian Peel, though. Looking forward to that, your takes are always interesting and eloquent.

Excellent reaction. Nice to hear a commentary of a depth which does justice to this band. Still saddens me to think what happened after this album, but that's just my opinion.

Hey man, if you appreciate the drum parts of song then I recommend you to go back to your favourite Opeth album, Ghost Reveries, and enjoy the song "The grand conjuration". Some cool drumming on that song.

I believe the female singer (Nathalie Lorichs) is the girlfriend of the drummer (Martin Axenrot) on that record.

Great reaction, althoung The Lotus Eater is a must, I think Hessian Peel is the next song you should listen to from the same album

Yuppers!

PLEASE do Porcelain heart music video bud. Amazing song

Floridabelle!!!