Opeth
The essential Opeth records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Blackwater ParkOpethStart here
Blackwater Park
The album that perfected their blend of death-metal heaviness and acoustic, proggy beauty. Dynamic and acclaimed. Their masterpiece.
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2My Arms, Your HearseOpethClassic
My Arms, Your Hearse
A conceptual, progressive death-metal peak. Bold and beloved. A high point.
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3DeliveranceOpethClassic
Deliverance
A heavier, death-leaning peak of progressive metal. Brutal and acclaimed. A high point.
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4DamnationOpethClassic
Damnation
A soft, mellotron-led prog-rock detour with no death growls. Beautiful and acclaimed. A bold pivot.
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5Ghost ReveriesOpethClassic
Ghost Reveries
A lush, progressive death-metal peak of dynamic range. Ambitious and acclaimed. A high point.
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6WatershedOpethClassic
Watershed
A dynamic, progressive peak balancing beauty and brutality. Bold and acclaimed. A high point.
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7Still LifeOpethDeep cut
Still Life
A conceptual, progressive death-metal peak of melody and heaviness. Bold and beloved. A fan favourite.