In Cauda Venenum
by Opeth
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Kerrang!
    Sep 26, 2019
    60
    It’s a good album, though not an Opeth classic. It occasionally meanders and feels in need of a few more truly golden moments to tie its various eccentricities together into a brilliant whole.

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39
  1. JLuis_001
    Sep 28, 2019
    8
    Of the last four Opeth albums this one is the one I've enjoyed the most. There are certain songs that don't feel so precise but maybeOf the last four Opeth albums this one is the one I've enjoyed the most. There are certain songs that don't feel so precise but maybe listening to them more times the whole album will be more cohesive.

    My favorite tracks:

    Garden of Earthly Delights
    Dignity
    Heart in Hand
    Universal Truth
    Continuum
    All Things Will Pass    … Full Review »
  2. amirmr
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    It remind me the great good classic rock albums. the progressive rock that has a lot of different taste from Pink Floyd to Dio.
  3. felipemrtn
    Sep 28, 2019
    8
    It's a great record, not the best, but a good one. The atmosphere remits to, "Dark Side of the Moon" album. The experimental vibe and theIt's a great record, not the best, but a good one. The atmosphere remits to, "Dark Side of the Moon" album. The experimental vibe and the strong prog rock. Opeth makes you first experimental record. And that's good. But, "In Cauda Venenum" have a regular songs, not awful, but regular.
    Best songs from the album: "Dignity", "Heart in Hand", "Charlatan", "Universal Truth", "All Things Will Pass" and "Next of Kin".    … Full Review »
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