!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally!

Written by LeKiwi on 09.02.2016 at 21:45

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally!

Did you follow the announcement unfold on facebook? I've never been more successfully teased to the edge of orgasm in my life.

Written by Nimlot on 09.02.2016 at 22:18

Did you follow the announcement unfold on facebook? I've never been more successfully teased to the edge of orgasm in my life.

I sure did! Never experienced anything like it

What a lame cover art. Can't wait for new Haken material, though!

Written by MétalNoir on 13.02.2016 at 19:45

What a lame cover art. Can't wait for new Haken material, though!

Each to their own. I think it looks cool. Has a retro feel to it, like some older album from a previous era. The birds flying has been done a bit on album covers - thinking latest Intronaut and a previous Insomnium, and I'm sure there are plenty more. Oh well, most people like birds in flight.

Written by LeKiwi on 07.04.2016 at 22:35

In shitty 192..I will wait...

Written by tea[m]ster on 07.04.2016 at 23:04

In shitty 192..I will wait...

192 x 2 listens = 384

I'm a big fan of this album. It's a wonderful variation in sound and theme for Haken, and it's way more fun that any of Haken's earlier records. The Architect is a masterpiece.

EDIT: I'll be surprised if anything edges this out for prog AOTY, to be honest. I anticipate a lot of people who have been unimpressed with Haken so far jumping aboard.

Not so sure about this one. It's great for sure, but it's not quite as riveting as The Mountain. Perhaps a few more listens...

AWESOME album. Really digging the track '1985'. Very bright and soaring music coupled with the electronics is lovely. What a beautiful record. Definitely a favorite of mine of the year. Every track is wonderful.

Written by Diverge on 08.04.2016 at 04:29

I'll be surprised if anything edges this out for prog AOTY, to be honest. I anticipate a lot of people who have been unimpressed with Haken so far jumping aboard.

Absolutely, it's a very strong release.

Written by Ace Frawley on 03.03.2016 at 09:50

Written by MétalNoir on 13.02.2016 at 19:45

What a lame cover art. Can't wait for new Haken material, though!

Each to their own. I think it looks cool. Has a retro feel to it, like some older album from a previous era. The birds flying has been done a bit on album covers - thinking latest Intronaut and a previous Insomnium, and I'm sure there are plenty more. Oh well, most people like birds in flight.

I think it was supposed to be a play on the retro Sierra logo

Wow, this is just amazing. These guys never stop improving themselves. Very VERY strong release.

Edit: After a few listen, now I can criticize harshly.

There is a huge Leprous inspiration.
Vocals suck big time. He is trying to be "Einar Solberg" but his voice and vocal techniques have nothing to do with his level. This situation was scratching my mind, but now I'm sure, They should definitely kick the vocalist out of the band.
Lastly, There are a few 'filler' parts on the album, I can feel it. These kind of things didn't exist on The Mountain.

Briefly, They still have so much work to do.

Written by Last Cigarette on 21.04.2016 at 15:55

There is a huge Leprous inspiration.
Vocals suck big time. He is trying to be "Einar Solberg" but his voice and vocal techniques have nothing to do with his level. This situation was scratching my mind, but now I'm sure, They should definitely kick the vocalist out of the band.

Honestly, I don't think the comparison with Einar Solberg and Leprous extends beyond the Initiate track (on the rest of the album, Jennings is pretty much the same old vocalist). Even then, Haken has worn its influences on their sleeves for all of their career thus far so I don't interpret Leprous emulation on one track to be that big of a deal.Jennings is definitely a vocalist that many people seem to hate, but I think his relaxed approach to vocals suits the band well. That's just my opinion, though. You really think he should be kicked out the band? On Progarchives, this album does not appear to be gathering the ratings of its predecessor so there could be a few people that agree with you.

Written by Diverge on 25.04.2016 at 14:30
Jennings is definitely a vocalist that many people seem to hate...

Really? If so, that's a real shame...

Written by LeKiwi on 25.04.2016 at 16:55

Written by Diverge on 25.04.2016 at 14:30
Jennings is definitely a vocalist that many people seem to hate...

Really? If so, that's a real shame...

I know, right? Now he doesn't quite have the divisiveness that James LaBrie has, but I've seen many users on the Internet and on this website who find his vocals awkward. Last Cigarette above and mz come to mind.

Written by Diverge on 25.04.2016 at 17:14

I know, right? Now he doesn't quite have the divisiveness that James LaBrie has, but I've seen many users on the Internet and on this website who find his vocals awkward. Last Cigarette above and mz come to mind.

Well, he sure is unique, so...that would do it. Personally, I dislike James LaBrie's style, but find Ross Jennings' vocals refreshing.

Written by Diverge on 25.04.2016 at 17:14

Written by LeKiwi on 25.04.2016 at 16:55

Written by Diverge on 25.04.2016 at 14:30
Jennings is definitely a vocalist that many people seem to hate...

Really? If so, that's a real shame...

I know, right? Now he doesn't quite have the divisiveness that James LaBrie has, but I've seen many users on the Internet and on this website who find his vocals awkward. Last Cigarette above and mz come to mind.

He is bad. Always has been. The worst part of Haken. I feel no shame saying this - I've been for a long time.

Written by tea[m]ster on 25.04.2016 at 19:19

He is bad. Always has been. The worst part of Haken. I feel no shame saying this - I've been for a long time.

He is great. Always has been. An integral part of Haken. I feel no shame saying this - I've been for a long time.

Written by LeKiwi on 25.04.2016 at 19:36

Written by tea[m]ster on 25.04.2016 at 19:19

He is bad. Always has been. The worst part of Haken. I feel no shame saying this - I've been for a long time.

He is great. Always has been. An integral part of Haken. I feel no shame saying this - I've been for a long time.

I tend to side with tea[m]ster that he's the worst part of Haken, but I don't find his vocal style objectionable or particularly unique. He's not a flashy singer to me, and that's perfectly okay because he ends up complementing the music quite well. It's interesting that you didn't know a lot of people disliked Jennings We live in our own little prog bubbles sometimes, just as tea[m]ster lives in his own post-metal bubble.

Written by Diverge on 25.04.2016 at 23:04

I tend to side with tea[m]ster that he's the worst part of Haken, but I don't find his vocal style objectionable or particularly unique. He's not a flashy singer to me, and that's perfectly okay because he ends up complementing the music quite well.

He's one of the few upper-register vocalists who appeal to me so he must be doing something right. All I can say is: "Cockroach King"

Written by Diverge on 25.04.2016 at 23:04
We live in our own little prog bubbles sometimes, just as tea[m]ster lives in his own post-metal bubble.

Masterpiece

Really solid record ! The more I listen to it, the more I like it

Written by Diverge on 25.04.2016 at 23:04

Written by Last Cigarette on 21.04.2016 at 15:55

Written by tea[m]ster on 25.04.2016 at 19:19

Good news. There's an instrumental version of the album

So good. Constant progress from these guys, always delivering exciting stuff. "The Architect", what a song!

Written by LeKiwi on 25.04.2016 at 23:28

All I can say is: "Cockroach King"

Yep, Jennings is fantastic and is a great fit for Haken.

I loved most of the songs, except "Red Giant", the beats in first half of the sing is so annoying to me. I see this kind of annoying beat in middle of "The Architect", though it is a great song

Masterpiece!

Awesome!