IN CAUDA VENENUM

Opeth

Tech/Extreme Prog Metal

3.99 | 562 ratings

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The Crow
Prog Reviewer

In Cauda Venenum is a return to form by one of the most controversial progressive metal bands of recent years!

It's great to hear a sort of return to their most powerful roots in songs like Dignity or Heart in Hand, where we meet again an Opeth capable of creating evil and charming melodies, and where the growls are not so very missed like in Sorceress.

In terms of production, the album also stands out for its absolutely stunning sound, where each instrument sounds perfectly, highlighting above all the superb work of guitars and the layers of keyboards that give a precious retro sound, deeply rooted in the 70's.

So, despite being far from their best works, feeling sometimes overlong and tiring, In Cauda Venenum is in my opinion the best effort that Opeth has published since Watershed! This is the good way guys. Now, let's bring those growls back!

Best Tracks: Dignity (brutal start, but then loses some beat), Heart in Hand (while listening to it, I can't help but think it would be even better with throaty) Lovelorn Crime (has an absolutely mind-blowing guitar solo) and The Garroter (beautiful spanish guitars)

My Rating: ***

The Crow | 3/5 | 2021-6-30

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