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Damnation is a complex and often acoustic album that demonstrates beyond question Opeth's high regard for the sweet harmonies and post-psychedelic atmospherics of '70s rockers such as Camel, Steve Hackett, and, especially, Barclay James Harvest. Which isn't to say this is a retro album; the aforementioned bands have been left out of rock history to such a degree that it's as if they never existed at all. Then there's Opeth's own pedigree. Steeped in the bloodier aspects of metal, singer Mikael Akerfeldt has no time for sweet love or fanciful flights of fantasy; he's trapped in post-relationship depression, drowning in loneliness and regret. His voice drifts beautifully over and under the band's dark folk and hypnotic soft-rock progressions, as chiming twin guitars that recall Wishbone Ash drop casually in and out. This music is intense and often moving—even without the shouting.
2002 proves to be a watershed year for Zorn, with this being his fifth film score in three months. Here, a taste of Ennio Morricone, Astor Piazzola, French musette and Nino Rota make up what is perhaps his greatest film score to date. At times bizarre, haunting, exhilarating and powerful, the lush sonorities of this dynamic group will surprise you as much as it did Zorn himself. A romantic new lyricism. A remarkable new direction. Unexpected, inevitable and absolutely essential.
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beautiful track! john zorn is so diverse. i've listened to much of his music but this was new to me. thanks for the experience!
This album kicks off with the jazzy "Blues for Los Angeles" with some very arresting guitar work. He uses a similar approach on the ten-minute "Lookout for Hope" and the title track. Otherwise the album settles in to a more relaxed feel, but Frisell's guitar playing shines throughout. Whether it's the folky strains of "Verona," the funky rhythms of "Egg Radio" or the Chet Atkins-style groove he mines on "Girl Asks Boy (Part 2)," Frisell's fluid playing makes for terrific listening. The rhythm section of Viktor Krauss (bass, and Alison's big brother) and Jim Keltner (drums) provide impeccable support just as they did on Good Dog, Happy Man.
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I think I had these guys confused with Otep, oops!