Storm Corrosion
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  • Summary: The debut experimental six track album from the collaboration between Opeth's Mikael Ãkerfeldt and Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson is different from their own band's sounds.
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Now my dear friend Now for your sins You're to suffer Here it begins Drag ropes forward Shame will save you Out moves inward Turn of the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. The Guardian
    May 31, 2012
    80
    As an immersive journey into uncharted territory, Storm Corrosion is an unequivocal triumph.
  2. Kerrang!
    May 31, 2012
    80
    In allowing their imaginations to run riot in a gloriously self-indulgent way, they've made a record possessed of an extremity all of its own. [5 May 2012, p.53]
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  3. BBC Music
    May 31, 2012
    80
    Bonkers and beautiful, Storm Corrosion leaves one wondering what this duo will come up with next.
  4. Mojo
    Jul 18, 2012
    80
    Repeated plays will bear deep rewards confirming both protagonist' growing stature in modern music. [Jun 2012, p.82]
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  5. Q Magazine
    Jun 22, 2012
    80
    Storm Corrosion deserve to reach a wider audience than their CV, record collections - or suspect band name- would imply. [Jun 2012, p.112]
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  6. AllMusic
    May 31, 2012
    70
    Anyone open-minded enough to approach the project without any expectations will be quickly swept off into the spacious perennial twilight created by these two master craftsmen.

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  1. heightofshape
    Oct 8, 2012
    10
    Fantastic. It's unlike anything I've heard before and not what I expected from a Opeth/Steven Wilson crossover. It's very dark and notFantastic. It's unlike anything I've heard before and not what I expected from a Opeth/Steven Wilson crossover. It's very dark and not friendly but very rewarding… Expand
  2. EpsilonBlind
    Jul 26, 2012
    10
    In a climate that demands more and more technicality from metal bands and artists this is a breath of fresh air. Instead of trying to blowIn a climate that demands more and more technicality from metal bands and artists this is a breath of fresh air. Instead of trying to blow away listeners with fretboard wizardry, insane drum or particularly technical vocals, Storm Corrosion have focused on writing an album of just brilliant songs that you will want to listen to time and again. It's not a particularly easy first listen but if you give it a chance you will be far from disappointed. Steve Wilson (Porcupine Tree) and Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) have done themselves proud and thoroughly silenced critics before they could utter a word. With immense pressure and expectation surrounding this release they have managed to surprise fans in the best way possible. A very real challenger for the best album of 2012.… Expand
  4. mandiarmando
    Jun 28, 2014
    9
    Ohh yes!, this is a new dimension of music, just you must close your eyes, laying over your bed, turn on the music and you will travel towardsOhh yes!, this is a new dimension of music, just you must close your eyes, laying over your bed, turn on the music and you will travel towards this wizards of music want you to go. fantasy, esoteric, masterful, ingenious are just some of the highlight adjectives which can describe this album.… Expand
  5. Forbin
    Aug 3, 2012
    9
    I really had no idea what to expect from this album. Whilst very familiar with the work of Stephen Wilson I knew nothing of MikaelI really had no idea what to expect from this album. Whilst very familiar with the work of Stephen Wilson I knew nothing of Mikael Åkerfeldt and had some Swedish Death Metal worries... Nothing like that at all! Almost folk in places with sumptuous sounds, interesting development of songs and very listenable... highly recommended!… Expand
  6. PfenderStrat621
    Feb 5, 2015
    9
    Although this album has gotten some mixed or negative reviews from Steven Wilson's and Åkerfekdt fans this is one of the most soothingAlthough this album has gotten some mixed or negative reviews from Steven Wilson's and Åkerfekdt fans this is one of the most soothing silently melancholic discs i've ever listen. It is like a silent depressing person, suffering from his inside. Most of the songs are good, but they doesn't stand up to be great, they have good atmosphere with relaxing tones and good lyrics, but at the end they were forgettable, except for one. In the whole album there was a song that really stood up from the other records by far, it was the last track. Ljudet Innan is one of the best songs I've have ever listened to, it feels relaxing, depressing, hopeless and comprehensible to it's listeners. It portrays you the artist feelings in such an inspiring way that just a few songs could do. If i had to grade the song i will give it a 11/10, but sadly I am grading the whole album. If it wasn't for that song, i will give it a solid 7/10. But I am not saying that the other songs are useless, it is better If you listen it completely to take you to that beautiful epic conclusion. Ljudet Innan is a song I will never forget in my life, it makes my feelings speak in a silent way and that's why i consider the album so underrated.… Expand
  7. HarryNuggets
    Aug 31, 2012
    8
    Wow, at least about 75% of it is great, I find it does tend to drag a bit towards the end. There still is a bit of an Opeth vibe if not soundWow, at least about 75% of it is great, I find it does tend to drag a bit towards the end. There still is a bit of an Opeth vibe if not sound to the album which has lots of strings, acoustic picking and a very languid pace. I find it's actually a nice listen after Heritage, again not similar in sound but in feel just as eerie...maybe even more so.
    Wilson does most of the vocal duties, which are excellent, but I was a bit suprised. Certainly off the beaten track but well worth it...    … Expand

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