Pale Communion
by Opeth
- Type: Album
- Released: 26 August 2014
- Label: Roadrunner Records
- Country: Sweden
- Length: 55:42
- Community rating: 3.84/5 from 11 ratings
Artists on this release: Fredrik 脜kesson, Mikael 脜kerfeldt, Martin Axenrot, Mart铆n M茅ndez, Steven Wilson, Joakim Svalberg
Album Notes & Community Reviews
'Pale Communion' continues Opeth's journey away from metal and deeper into the realm of 1970s-inspired progressive rock. The album is characterized by its warm, analog production, complex song structures, and stunning musicianship, featuring intricate guitar work, dynamic drumming, and Mikael 脜kerfeldt's clean, melodic vocals. It is a highly melodic and atmospheric record, filled with beautiful harmonies, folk-inflected passages, and sophisticated arrangements that pay homage to the classic prog-rock era.
Genres
Descriptors: melodic, complex, dynamic, progressive, retro
Tracklist
- Eternal Rains Will Come (6:43)
- Cusp of Eternity (5:34)
- Moon Above, Sun Below (10:52)
- Elysian Woes (4:47)
- Goblin (4:32)
- River (7:30)
- Voice of Treason (8:00)
- Faith in Others (7:41)
Credits
- Opeth - primary artist, co-producer
- Travis Smith - artwork
- Fredrik 脜kesson - backing vocals, guitar
- Joakim Svalberg - backing vocals, keyboards, piano
- Steven Wilson - backing vocals, mixed by
- Mart铆n M茅ndez - bass guitar
- Tom Dalgety - co-producer, engineer
- Martin Axenrot - drums, percussion
- Mikael 脜kerfeldt - guitar, lyrics by, producer, vocals, written-by