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OPETH: 'Watershed' Artwork Revealed
- Mar. 30, 2008
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The cover artwork for "Watershed", the forthcoming album from Swedish metallers OPETH, can be viewed at this location. The cover was (as usual) designed by Travis Smith in co-operation with frontman/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt. "Watershed" is scheduled for release on June 3 via Roadrunner Records (one day earlier internationally). The CD, recorded in the band's native Sweden and produced by frontman/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt and Jens Bogren, is a masterwork that follows the time-honored OPETH tradition; its modern yet timeless, progressive yet paying homage to the sounds of classic rock. "Watershed" track listing: 01. Coil02. Heir Apparent03. The Lotus Eater04. Burden05. Porcelain Heart06. Hessian Peel07. Hex Omega All the songs were written by Åkerfeldt apart from "Porcelain Heart", which was co-written with new guitarist Fredrik Åkesson. One additonal track, "Derelict Herds", was also recorded and this was written by Mikael Åkerfeldt and Per Wiberg. On top of this, three cover songs were recorded. "Bridge of Sighs" from ROBIN TROWER's 1974 LP of the same title, "Den Ständiga Resan" (sung in Swedish) by MARIE FREDRIKSSON as well as the classic ALICE IN CHAINS song "Would?" The album was recorded at Fascination Street studios during November 1 and December 13. Some additional recording was done between January 3 and January 7. Says Mikael Åkerfeldt: "I've worked so hard with these songs for quite some time now, I've listened to 'em a zillion times. I don't hate them just yet! The album sounds great sonically and I think I can hear us evolving as the record plays on. It is taking us somewhere musically and I don't know where. It's very exciting to say the least! I can't remember having enjoyed a recording this much ever before." OPETH performed a new song, "Heir Apparent", on March 8 during their appearance on the 21st anniversary Schizoid Boat in honor of Mellotronen's birthday. Watch fan-filmed footage of the performance below (courtesy of "maxorxo").
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COMMENT |
posted by : Oldskulethrash
3/30/2008 10:09:11 PM
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PRETTY AWESOME ! CAN'T FUCKIN' WAIT!
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COMMENT | Boring cover.
posted by : Emannikcufesin
3/30/2008 10:10:00 PM
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'Nuff said.
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COMMENT | 'nuff said.
posted by :
3/30/2008 10:15:26 PM
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Interesting cover.
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
3/30/2008 10:18:36 PM
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All of their album covers have a similar vibe, what the fuck were you expecting?
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COMMENT | Whuh?
posted by : TinFoilChapeau
3/30/2008 10:18:59 PM
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Opeth and the singer from Roxette?
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COMMENT | travis
posted by : todayisafuneral
3/30/2008 10:19:38 PM
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used a font previously on the new "the secret" album... anyone else notice? it fits well on both.
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COMMENT | sick dudes
posted by :
3/30/2008 10:20:30 PM
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yeah crazy letters down below. i love Opeth!
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posted by : 5142
3/30/2008 10:30:07 PM
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Totally weak cover...
they could added some metal studs & leather jackets & some reeboks to it though...
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posted by :
3/30/2008 10:30:40 PM
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i can't fucking wait...well first testament's new shit then this. keep going mikael...put out another blackwater park if you would be so kind.
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COMMENT | hmm
posted by : Inner Circle House Butt-Boy
3/30/2008 10:37:29 PM
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Is it me or is the color scheme almost identical to Ghost Reveries?
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COMMENT |
posted by : The Grand Wizard
3/30/2008 10:39:47 PM
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OMG I just creamed my pants REPEATEDLY this band is the coolest thing in history
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posted by : ruttna farfar
3/30/2008 10:58:23 PM
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pretty cool artwork...
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posted by : madeinquebec
3/30/2008 11:02:49 PM
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1, 2, 3, ............. whine!!!
cocksmokers.
OPETH RULEZ. They could use photo of turd and it would be awesome anyway. You guys see the cover out of its physical context.
A pdf booklet sucks, that's why I like to have the finished product in my hands. Creativity with paper and ink. The touch, the smell.
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WILL WAIT FOR THE DIGIPAK VERSION OF WATERSHED THOUGH
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COMMENT | ^^ amen
posted by : The Duke of Hurl
3/30/2008 11:07:32 PM
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I'm a first day BUYER, myself.
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COMMENT | it doesn't suck
posted by :
3/30/2008 11:07:57 PM
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but yeah it is kind of a lot like ghost reveries
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posted by : madeinquebec
3/30/2008 11:22:54 PM
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Would you ever complain of a bad Pink Floyd or King Crimson or even MORBID ANGEL cover artwork if the music was phenomenal?
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 11:39:17 PM
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that cover growls Opeth to its very core...i find it actually kind of scary, like what is that dude huddled over? is it a dead baby? or the Necronomicon?...astounding
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/30/2008 11:57:54 PM
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I actually don't really like that cover.. fits the whole Opeth vibe but I find that one kind of boring compared to some of the past ones. Either way, I can't wait to hear this album and see them in Calgary twice!
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COMMENT | This cover...
posted by :
3/31/2008 12:17:31 AM
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Is very safe. It'svery much in the vein of what they've doen in the past. I hope the music will be a bit more challenging.
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posted by :
3/31/2008 12:32:01 AM
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Absolutely sick, can't wait for this album!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/31/2008 12:47:20 AM
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holy shit! thats sooo badass!
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COMMENT | Its opeth alright...
posted by : SonatArcticA
3/31/2008 1:33:38 AM
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i like it.
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posted by : Dronewolf
3/31/2008 1:50:13 AM
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Looks to me like a person sitting at a desk in front of a window. At least as far as I can tell. I like the cover. It's got a nice vibe to it; as do their prior covers. It's Opeth; that's all that matters.
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posted by :
3/31/2008 2:24:02 AM
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Well, it's certainly not what I imagined it would be, but I'll try not to judge a book by its cover (so to speak). This album is going to rock anyway!
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posted by : HQNC
3/31/2008 2:56:07 AM
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its definitely an opeth cover
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COMMENT | haha
posted by : lostinhell
3/31/2008 3:59:49 AM
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Blabbermouth people ...
seriously ... cover art is a small fraction of what a band releases all of you are bitching about the cover when it's the music that speaks for itself ... ghost revaries, orchid, damnation, deliverance, bwp ... they all had very plain covers .. but the musics destroys, and dominates...it's not like you'll buy it anyways you'll probably download it .. and never see the cover.
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posted by :
3/31/2008 5:43:16 AM
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I'm buying it regardless of the cover (which i think is very Opeth, i like it)
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/31/2008 11:09:43 AM
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'Bridge of Sighs' will be awesome.
Anyone with any taste should get the original.
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COMMENT | My first reaction
posted by :
3/31/2008 11:20:09 AM
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when seeing this cover was dissapointment. Opeth used outdoor pictures for their first 5 album covers, with Deliverence and everything after being indoor pictures. With an album title like "Watershed," I was hoping they'd switch back to outdoor with a nice lake scene or soemthing.
Then I used my imagination a bit, and now I give you my personal interpretation of this album cover: The year is 1956, and a man is sitting at his desk in front of his window in the town of Flagstaff, which is being flooded to create a resovior. The town has been evacuated, but this man has decided to stay in his home and drown in protest. There he waits, for the water to rise and take his life.
I am definitely listening to this album before diving to the ghost town at the bottom of Flagstaff lake this summer.
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COMMENT | ***
posted by :
3/31/2008 12:10:17 PM
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Damn, InvertedMoongoat!!!!
What a freakin' imagination! Cool story!
Well, i don't like the cover. The concept is great, but the colours are awfull, and also the album title font is similar to the one used by My Dying Bride on A Line of Deathless Kings.
I hope the music is killer, but it will be difficult to top Ghost Reveries.
Cheerz
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COMMENT | typical
posted by :
3/31/2008 12:11:11 PM
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Opeth Cover. Should be an awesome album though
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/31/2008 1:31:44 PM
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I've never liked Opeth's album covers, but that's not what makes a band.
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COMMENT | Opeth!!
posted by :
3/31/2008 3:15:33 PM
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Opeth are on their way to Spokane to do a show at the Big Easy!!! I cannot wait...rock on! xoxoxoxxo Krazy Auntie Karla..
Rock 94 1/2 .....Spokanes Best Rock!!!!
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COMMENT | ahhh
posted by :
3/31/2008 6:15:17 PM
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hell yeah. looks like an Opeth cover to me! I can't wait!
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COMMENT | okay
posted by :
3/31/2008 6:21:41 PM
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If Martin Mendez cut his hair, I'm going to be thoroughly pissed off.
I think I'm going to pretend that he didn't....
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COMMENT | ~!~
posted by : Mr. Stoney
3/31/2008 7:08:01 PM
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A M A Z I N G band
Can't wait for this to leak~~~
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/31/2008 7:23:37 PM
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Interesting artwork: it reveals very little and remains open to interpretation. Maybe Opeth could consider working with someone else next time, though... Travis Smith has a style very its own but there,s also a lot of bands using him for their covers these days (or there's tons of people copying his style). I always felt that real photographic work would fit Opeth real well; something like old 70s obscure pics using washed colors and contrast...
Looking forward to this next album!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/1/2008 2:14:10 AM
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Not really what I was expecting, It seems kind of dull to tell the truth IMO. But, that doesnt mean just because the cover isn't all too interesting that the music won't be. Whats up with the, "If you dont like the artwork you dont like Opeth" shit? First of all YES the artwork for an album should be decent for someone to see, because you want the album to give you the vibe. But second of all, just because someone doesn't like the artwork doesn't mean they dislike the band, that is false and totally irrational. Although Opeth rules and many fans should like the artwork outside of the music doesn't mean that they HAVE to like it or else the band sucks to them. Sorry but that is an incredibly stupid statement.
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COMMENT | you guys are fukked in the head
posted by :
4/2/2008 6:30:29 AM
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no, seriously!
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