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[Dayeth]

Originally Posted by weaver

I like Opeth, but there is no way that Ghost Reveries should be higher than Lateralus. Part of the whole thing with Prog is making an atmosphere and the production and artwork has a lot to do with that. Opeth just doesn't compare.

I'd say Ghost Reveries is one of the MOST atmospheric albums I've ever heard, I don't see where you can fail the production and the artwork doesn't need to be anything more than it is, it sets the tone brilliantly. What makes a good Prog band for me is one that can make an epic lengthed song interesting from start to finish and not slip into background music territory. I really like Tool, but I dont find them consistantly brilliant throughout any of their albums.

[Demon Of The Fall]

Originally Posted by Dayeth

I'd say Ghost Reveries is one of the MOST atmospheric albums I've ever heard, I don't see where you can fail the production and the artwork doesn't need to be anything more than it is, it sets the tone brilliantly. What makes a good Prog band for me is one that can make an epic lengthed song interesting from start to finish and not slip into background music territory. I really like Tool, but I dont find them consistantly brilliant throughout any of their albums.

ditto.

mike has the greatest voice ive ever heard and it always actually adds to the atmosphere. his growl sounds icy cold (april etheral is a great example) whilst his clean vocals sound soft and warm, it really can change the whole feeling of the songs. but i think blackwater park and still life shit over ghost reveries (but still a great album)

[666]

Hog, *how* do you find the time?