Details: 180 gram audiophile vinyl with bonus track "The Leper Affinity" (Live)," plus an 8-page booklet with new artwork and liner notes by Mikael Akerfeldt. Generally hailed as Opeth' opus magnum, Blackwater Park (2001) has proven to be a transitional album for the band. Blackwater Park brings you the best of both, with tons of huge Metal riffing, pre-Metal proggy hooks and dark lyrical topics. Blackwater Park brings you the best of both, with tons of huge Metal riffing, pre-Metal proggy hooks and dark lyrical topics. In this new direction, Opeth sounds remarkably fresh and convincing on each lengthy track, fully exploring and captivating. No less today than at the the time of the original release!