Author Topic: Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26) (Read 440064 times)

lonestar · « **Reply #3010 on:** October 19, 2018, 10:46:08 AM »

Quote from: Parama on October 19, 2018, 10:41:40 AM

Quote from: Evermind on October 19, 2018, 08:37:50 AM
Quote from: Nick on October 19, 2018, 08:36:12 AM
People (even the band) keep saying they have half the album out, but by running time it's actually only 37%.

If you round that up to 50%, that's half of the album.

Quote from: ariich on October 19, 2018, 10:25:58 AM

Quote from: cramx3 on October 19, 2018, 10:11:21 AM
Sucks because I thought the videos for the Affinity songs were pretty cool, but these look lazy and boring.
*remembers Earthrise video*

Er....

And I had to go and watch it...never though that song could get taken down a notch, but there ya go...the whole time I'm just all "Ross...please just stop..."

cramx3 · « **Reply #3011 on:** October 19, 2018, 11:04:23 AM »

I had no issue with the Earthrise video, it was the first thing I saw/listened to by them. Didn't love it immediately either, but it wasn't a turn off for me.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3012 on:** October 19, 2018, 11:17:15 AM »

It was a fun 80's style video. It poked fun of that style of videos in the 80's. What's not to like about it?

gzarruk · « **Reply #3013 on:** October 19, 2018, 11:41:06 AM »

I inmediately loved TGD and Puzzle Box, but the new song does nothing for me $:-\$ hope it gets better with more listens. Right now it just sounds like Haken trying to become Leprous.

lonestar · « **Reply #3014 on:** October 19, 2018, 11:42:09 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on October 19, 2018, 11:17:15 AM

It was a fun 80's style video. It poked fun of that style of videos in the 80's. What's not to like about it?

Ross' poses are just cringe-worthy. Not Billy Squire bad, bud on there way.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3015 on:** October 19, 2018, 12:22:19 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on October 19, 2018, 11:42:09 AM

Quote from: kingshmegland on October 19, 2018, 11:17:15 AM
It was a fun 80's style video. It poked fun of that style of videos in the 80's. What's not to like about it?

Ross' poses are just cringe-worthy. Not Billy Squire bad, bud on there way.

Just think how many time you had to see that Squire video on MTV back in the day. LOL

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #3016 on:** October 19, 2018, 01:11:42 PM »

I'm curious—do we know for sure whether Haken will be the de facto headliners in the upcoming shows, i.e., closing the shows, or whether they will be alternating? Though I've seen it done both ways before, and though I'd personally prefer to see Leprous finish the night off when I see them, my impression is that Haken has the larger US audience.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #3017 on:** October 19, 2018, 08:07:44 PM »

I've enjoyed all 3 songs so far. Pre-saved it on Spotify. I hope I could catch them this tour. Only time available is the Phoenix show, I doubt I'll make the Denver show. The thing about the Phoenix show is Leprous is playing a headline show the night before.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #3018 on:** October 20, 2018, 05:23:10 AM »

Quote from: senecadawg2 on October 19, 2018, 01:11:42 PM

I'm curious—do we know for sure whether Haken will be the de facto headliners in the upcoming shows, i.e., closing the shows, or whether they will be alternating? Though I've seen it done both ways before, and though I'd personally prefer to see Leprous finish the night off when I see them, my impression is that Haken has the larger US audience.

My thoughts exactly. With so many "bubbles of thought" these days, caused by the social networks algorithms, it's easy to have a wrong perception about things, but my impression is that Haken are MUCH more popular and talked about than Leprous.

cramx3 · « **Reply #3019 on:** October 20, 2018, 06:13:36 AM »

I have no idea who is or isn't more popular, but Leprous has a youtube video with 1.7 million views, a million more than Haken's best video. Judging by shows listed on setlist.fm both bands have played around 50 times in the US as well. Leprous is new to me, but it seems like they are on fairly even ground with maybe an argument for Leprous actually? I'd love to know for sure who is headlining the NYC show.

KevShmev · « **Reply #3020 on:** October 20, 2018, 07:56:56 AM »

Quote from: jammindude on October 19, 2018, 10:42:23 AM

I listened to The Good Doctor when it first came out...once. And I’ve already forgotten it.

I remember really liking it, but I really want the album to be a fresh experience, so I’ve been avoiding all the other releases completely. Only one more week!!!

That's been my impression with all three songs they've released.

Listened to each once, thought they were all okay, and didn't feel the need to revisit any of them again since. Oh well, I will get the whole album next week and see how it is.

Mladen · « **Reply #3021 on:** October 20, 2018, 08:44:10 AM »

I've recently been spinning The Good doctor like crazy, it's ridiculously infections. However, I decided not to catch up with other singles, given that the album will be relatively short. Friday couldn't come any slower, though.

ToT-147 · « **Reply #3022 on:** October 20, 2018, 04:33:32 PM »

First impression: best two songs on the album are GD and PB.. This is not to say I didn't like the album (it's Haken after all), and I feel it'll grow on me..

RoeDent · « **Reply #3023 on:** October 21, 2018, 06:21:59 AM »

I'm quite amazed that The Good Doctor hasn't got its hooks firmly implanted in some of you.

ToT-147 · « **Reply #3024 on:** October 21, 2018, 10:25:22 AM »

Yeah, me too.. It totally rocks..

Willthescout7 · « **Reply #3025 on:** October 21, 2018, 11:27:11 AM »

I'm avoiding listening to any of it until the album comes out. I want that nice clean first listen-through.

cramx3 · « **Reply #3026 on:** October 22, 2018, 07:42:48 AM »

I like some hear have listened to all the singles but only a couple times each. I didn't want to spoil the flow of the album, but also didn't want to miss out on a solid taste of it. I found The Good Doctor to be my favorite of the three songs so far, but that could change with more listens.

I've been listening to Leprous a lot to check them out before the show in a couple weeks, but once this new album comes out it'll be time to binge that.

The Letter M · « **Reply #3027 on:** October 22, 2018, 08:40:19 PM »

Quote from: Fritzinger on October 02, 2018, 05:33:35 AM

Quote from: Fritzinger on October 01, 2018, 08:03:32 AM
It seems that Haken are going to release a vinyl LP with the 4 L-1VE bonus tracks recorded at Prog Power!
https://www.insideoutshop.de/Item/Haken_-_L-1VE_-black_LP-CD-/16496

I don't quite understand this release but Haken is always a no brainer for me.
I just hope they will release the "actual" L-1VE on vinyl too!

I'm just gonna repost this here since it was completely ignored and I'm not sure if it was just overseen between all the Puzzle Box hype

Since the new album seems to have overshadowed any attention to the upcoming release of L+1VE, I'm bumping this reply up so I can see if anyone knows where I can order this set within the US so I don't have to pay ridiculous amounts of shipping. I'd really like to get this, mostly because of the CD, unless the band are willing to sell the four tracks as a digital set. I saw one listing on Amazon for the vinyl, but it's not listed as being Available, so I'm not sure if they'll even get it. There isn't even a price listed.

-Marc.

Fritzinger · « **Reply #3028 on:** October 23, 2018, 05:37:54 AM »

Quote from: The Letter M on October 22, 2018, 08:40:19 PM

Quote from: Fritzinger on October 02, 2018, 05:33:35 AM
Quote from: Fritzinger on October 01, 2018, 08:03:32 AM
It seems that Haken are going to release a vinyl LP with the 4 L-1VE bonus tracks recorded at Prog Power!
https://www.insideoutshop.de/Item/Haken_-_L-1VE_-black_LP-CD-/16496

I don't quite understand this release but Haken is always a no brainer for me.
I just hope they will release the "actual" L-1VE on vinyl too!

I'm just gonna repost this here since it was completely ignored and I'm not sure if it was just overseen between all the Puzzle Box hype

Since the new album seems to have overshadowed any attention to the upcoming release of L+1VE, I'm bumping this reply up so I can see if anyone knows where I can order this set within the US so I don't have to pay ridiculous amounts of shipping. I'd really like to get this, mostly because of the CD, unless the band are willing to sell the four tracks as a digital set. I saw one listing on Amazon for the vinyl, but it's not listed as being Available, so I'm not sure if they'll even get it. There isn't even a price listed.

-Marc.

I just checked the shipping from insideout for you, you'd pay 18,99 for the LP (and CD) plus 10€ shipping to the States. That's 29€. Not sure if you wanna spend that kind of money (given that you're not a vinyl collector).

Where does omerch ship from?

I think it's not available on Amazon because it will be released in December! I'm sure it will become available there once it get released.

RoeDent · « **Reply #3029 on:** October 23, 2018, 12:37:45 PM »

Quick past-album post while we wait for Friday:

I think Somebody might now be my favourite Haken album closer. As much as I love Visions, and it remains high on my list, Somebody is stunning.

Nekov · « **Reply #3030 on:** October 23, 2018, 12:40:08 PM »

Really? For me Somebody is nowhere near Celestial Elixir, Visions nor Bound by Gravity.

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #3031 on:** October 23, 2018, 12:48:09 PM »

1. Celestial Elixir

2. Visions

3. Somebody

4. Bound by Gravity

Elite · « **Reply #3032 on:** October 23, 2018, 01:00:07 PM »

Quote from: jammindude on October 19, 2018, 10:42:23 AM

I listened to The Good Doctor when it first came out...once. And I’ve already forgotten it.

I remember really liking it, but I really want the album to be a fresh experience, so I’ve been avoiding all the other releases completely. Only one more week!!!

This applies to me as well. Quite looking forward to hearing the full thing.

Crow · « **Reply #3033 on:** October 23, 2018, 01:14:33 PM »

Quote from: RoeDent on October 21, 2018, 06:21:59 AM

I'm quite amazed that The Good Doctor hasn't got its hooks firmly implanted in some of you.

I mean when you've only listened to it once,

nattmorker · « **Reply #3034 on:** October 23, 2018, 01:29:28 PM »

Quote from: Destiny Of Chaos on October 23, 2018, 12:48:09 PM

1. Celestial Elixir

2. Visions

3. Somebody

4. Bound by Gravity

Totally agree with this one, furthermore, Celestial Elixir is still my favorite Haken song!

Crow · « **Reply #3035 on:** October 23, 2018, 01:34:09 PM »

Oh yeah by the way extra wrong, bound by gravity is great & visions is the weakest (though not by that much)

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #3036 on:** October 23, 2018, 02:22:05 PM »

Bound By Gravity by a margin...

jammindude · « **Reply #3037 on:** October 23, 2018, 03:02:01 PM »

Bound by Gravity is in my top 10 album closers by anyone ever. It would take a lot to top that one.

Mladen · « **Reply #3038 on:** October 23, 2018, 04:05:33 PM »

I'm afraid that Celestial Elixir will forever be the ultimate closer, although I think Somebody is pretty great as well.

Nick · « **Reply #3039 on:** October 23, 2018, 07:18:44 PM »

Celestial Elixir (It's the song that made me fall in love with the band, and still their best epic, if not best song)
Bound By Gravity
A Call Divides / Somebody

Visions

KevShmev · « **Reply #3040 on:** October 23, 2018, 08:11:44 PM »

All four album closers are not only great tunes, but I think all four would be in my Haken top 10.

Controversial opinion: Somebody is the best song on the Mountain. I know most will disagree with that, but it is my favorite.

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #3041 on:** October 23, 2018, 08:26:52 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on October 23, 2018, 08:11:44 PM

All four album closers are not only great tunes, but I think all four would be in my Haken top 10.

Controversial opinion: Somebody is the best song on the Mountain. I know most will disagree with that, but it is my favorite.

I can’t believe that’s a controversial opinion. I don’t only think it’s the best song on The Mountain, I think it’s Haken’s best song.

KevShmev · « **Reply #3042 on:** October 23, 2018, 08:29:15 PM »

There ya go!

My top 5 Haken tunes is pretty firm now (in no specific order):

Celestial Elixir
Visions
Somebody
Crystallized (shut it, Joe

)
1985

It seems like Cockroach King, Falling Back to Earth and Pareidolia get the most love, and I get why (yes, I have come around to liking CK because the music is so good, vocals are still annoying to me at times on that one), but I think Somebody beats them all. The climax in that song is

.

jammindude · « **Reply #3043 on:** October 24, 2018, 05:37:13 AM »

If I even have a minor complaint about The Mountain, it’s that it is a bit anti-climactic. It’s not that Somebody is bad, it’s just that it’s a 9 in a sea of perfect 10s.

nattmorker · « **Reply #3044 on:** October 24, 2018, 10:19:18 AM »

Quote from: jammindude on October 24, 2018, 05:37:13 AM

If I even have a minor complaint about The Mountain, it’s that it is a bit anti-climactic. It’s not that Somebody is bad, it’s just that it’s a 9 in a sea of perfect 10s.

I totally agree with this! When I listen to the album on its entirety I like the song, but it's the only song I don't listen on its own.

News: Track-by-track video for Untethered Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Co1_h0GtAw

Author Topic: Haken v. new single Nightingale (April 26) (Read 440064 times)