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Mikael Åkerfeldt Reveals Musical Favorites and Disappointments

1/21/2025

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Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt opened up in a recent interview, revealing that "By the Pain I See in Others" from *Deliverance* is his least favorite track, a product of creative burnout. In contrast, he proudly claims "Faith in Others" from *Pale Communion* as his finest work and believes the 2011 album *Heritage* deserves more love despite its lukewarm reception.

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Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt opened up in a recent interview, revealing that "By the Pain I See in Others" from *Deliverance* is his least favorite track, a product of creative burnout. In contrast, he proudly claims "Faith in Others" from *Pale Communion* as his finest work and believes the 2011 album *Heritage* deserves more love despite its lukewarm reception.