Author Topic: The Haken thread v. Restoration (Read 414939 times)

BlackInk · « **Reply #1505 on:** August 12, 2013, 02:45:40 AM »

"The Heart of Somebody"?

me7 · « **Reply #1506 on:** August 12, 2013, 02:48:43 AM »

Probably the track "Somebody".

BlackInk · « **Reply #1507 on:** August 12, 2013, 02:50:45 AM »

Well, yeah. Just wondering about the extended title, where'd he get that from?

Zydar · « **Reply #1508 on:** August 12, 2013, 02:51:25 AM »

Quote from: BlackInk on August 12, 2013, 02:50:45 AM

Well, yeah. Just wondering about the extended title, where'd he get that from?

Maybe it's a line in the chorus.

ariich · « **Reply #1509 on:** August 12, 2013, 03:13:10 AM »

That's what I'm assuming, yeah.

BlackInk · « **Reply #1510 on:** August 12, 2013, 03:17:27 AM »

Makes sense, carry on.

me7 · « **Reply #1511 on:** August 12, 2013, 06:06:57 AM »

With that positive review and Nick's remark that it's his favourite Haken album yet, I'm officially more hyped for this than for DT12

Elite · « **Reply #1512 on:** August 12, 2013, 06:08:27 AM »

I was more hyped for this when the announcement came for 'The Mountain' in the first place.

Heretic · « **Reply #1513 on:** August 12, 2013, 10:07:58 PM »

Yeah I really cannot wait for this album. My interest in prog music has dwindled a ton, but Haken are the biggest exception.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #1514 on:** August 12, 2013, 10:41:12 PM »

Quote from: ariich on August 12, 2013, 02:21:23 AM

Quote from: me7 on August 11, 2013, 07:00:22 PM
An English review: https://www.ghostcultmag.com/haken-the-mountain/
Well, that sounds rather positive!

Wait until you see me review (after Nick and I finish editing it) then. Until that time, here is my short review of the album:

ariich · « **Reply #1515 on:** August 12, 2013, 11:54:46 PM »

Orthogonal · « **Reply #1516 on:** August 13, 2013, 01:24:03 AM »

2013 is turning into a fantastic year of releases.

Zydar · « **Reply #1517 on:** August 13, 2013, 01:24:25 AM »

My body is ready.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #1518 on:** August 13, 2013, 01:32:18 AM »

That warmed my little progheart!

jsem · « **Reply #1519 on:** August 13, 2013, 04:38:31 AM »

Quote from: Orthogonal on August 13, 2013, 01:24:03 AM

2013 is turning into a fantastic year of releases.

Quote from: Zydar on August 13, 2013, 01:24:25 AM

My body is ready.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #1520 on:** August 13, 2013, 07:58:25 PM »

Quote from: Zydar on August 13, 2013, 01:24:25 AM

My body is ready.

No, it's not. Mine wasn't. This is a whole new beast. A side of Haken not yet been unfurled upon the world.

Also, if you pre-ordered the album, MAKE SURE it is the special edition. You will want the two extra tracks. Trust me on this.

Nick · « **Reply #1521 on:** August 13, 2013, 07:59:00 PM »

Mason's review: https://www.wpapu.com/rev072.html

Orthogonal · « **Reply #1522 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:19:10 PM »

Is this the release that propels Haken into Tier 1 Prog Metal status?

Mosh · « **Reply #1523 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:26:20 PM »

I'd say Visions already did that.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1524 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:27:38 PM »

I'd say as far as prog goes, there are very few bands ahead of Haken. IMO, of course.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #1525 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:30:48 PM »

I unfortunately can't get into this band, and it's really the vocalist, it's like a static character, it doesn't change much at all, and I don't really like how he sounds to begin with.
Music is well enough, but I don't dig how disjointed it felt to me.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #1526 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:31:50 PM »

Mosh · « **Reply #1527 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:33:49 PM »

If I order this from Inside Out do I still have to wait for it to be released in America or will they ship it over on the Euro release date?

Onno · « **Reply #1528 on:** August 14, 2013, 02:38:29 AM »

That's an epic review! Can't wait!

Zydar · « **Reply #1529 on:** August 14, 2013, 02:53:21 AM »

Quote from: Nick on August 13, 2013, 07:59:00 PM

Mason's review: https://www.wpapu.com/rev072.html

Great review, Mason!

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #1530 on:** August 14, 2013, 03:17:57 AM »

Great, now the hype has broken the roof! I need this album right now!

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #1531 on:** August 14, 2013, 07:58:18 AM »

I tend to trust Mason's reviews for the most part. I believe that this is going to be REALLY good. Thanks for sharing your opinions! I'm most excited to hear the softer tone on the last tracks that you mentioned.

DT3930 · « **Reply #1532 on:** August 15, 2013, 08:56:14 PM »

Another review for The Mountain has popped up on ProgArchives: https://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1019487&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Progarchives-com%2FReviews-newreleases+%28Reviews+%28new+releases+only%29+-+Progarchives.com%29&utm_content=FaceBook

GasparXR · « **Reply #1533 on:** August 16, 2013, 12:21:20 AM »

I though that review was very well-written. It didn't give a lot in the way of spoilers which is good, but so far, in combination with the other reviews posted here, gave us enough insight as to whether we can expect another fantastic album! That being said, I expected it anyway given that their first two albums are masterpieces, at least in my opinion.

Zydar · « **Reply #1534 on:** August 16, 2013, 12:37:40 AM »

Gaaaaaaah, I want to hear Cockroach King so badly.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #1535 on:** August 16, 2013, 01:22:23 AM »

The fact that they have incorporated some more Gentle Giant vibes with all that quirkiness warmes my prog heart yet again.

adace · « **Reply #1536 on:** August 16, 2013, 03:52:47 AM »

found the itunes samples: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-mountain/id683392474

Shadow2222 · « **Reply #1537 on:** August 16, 2013, 06:26:16 AM »

Quote from: Dr. DTVT on August 12, 2013, 10:41:12 PM

Quote from: ariich on August 12, 2013, 02:21:23 AM
Quote from: me7 on August 11, 2013, 07:00:22 PM
An English review: https://www.ghostcultmag.com/haken-the-mountain/
Well, that sounds rather positive!

Wait until you see me review (after Nick and I finish editing it) then. Until that time, here is my short review of the album:

This is my opinion thus far after a couple listens, as well. Stay hyped for this album, it's worth it.

Heretic · « **Reply #1538 on:** August 16, 2013, 11:11:53 AM »

Those samples were glorious. Glad they weren't a minute and thirty seconds, I preferred just getting a small thirty second tease.

Orthogonal · « **Reply #1539 on:** August 16, 2013, 11:29:13 AM »

Must... resist... samples...

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