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iamamanfromspace
February 9th 2015


1030 Comments


Fkn prog album art ahaha

Mythodea
February 9th 2015


7459 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I prefer Riverside's and Rishloo's covers, indeed.

Yazz_Flute
February 9th 2015


19174 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I was lukewarm on this initially, but it's been growing on me quite a bit.

LunaticSoul
February 9th 2015


2420 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

Anybody has tried to fill the pieces of the concept? It's pretty blatant the mother dies giving birth to the

daughter, but what the hell happens next? I can't say I liked the lyrics, to be honest.



Musically.. Eh, it's really great that they could make a 120 min record without being boring or worse and

there are many high peaks. I like the mellow mood of the second disc, but it doesn't leave me 'much'. First

disc, Selfsame is probably the best track on there, although the crazy ass blast beat part is... excessive,

imho. They could have kept the insanity down a notch there

Mythodea
February 10th 2015


7459 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

It's raining outside and I'm listening to Learned. I have to study for a serious exam, but, meh, what can one do? Life's cool.

titanslayer
February 10th 2015


2714 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0

I like the bit of this I've heard but it can't really keep my attention

iswimfast
February 12th 2015


1546 Comments


i like this but there's no way it's gonna hold my attention for 2 hrs

question to those perusing: i'm in the camp that bands with long form songs should make shorter albums to highlight the intricacies of the tonal and melodic crescendos/shifts. agree/disagree?

Mongi123
February 13th 2015


22443 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Oooooooh damn this is good so far :D

ComeToDaddy
February 13th 2015


1886 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

@mongi, glad you're enjoying it!



@lunaticsoul, I haven't tried to piece it together yet since I've been waiting for a hard copy in the mail, and was hoping to sit down with the lyric sheet. It's taking a long time to arrive though, will let you know if I find a thorough cohesive story

Mongi123
February 13th 2015


22443 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Yea I really enjoyed it. My fav songs are Promise part 2 and Eyes For The Change. It kinda drag in the second disc in general and Learned also drags for the obvious reason but it's a really solid album. They're vocalist sounds like Andrew from Rishloo and my extension Maynard.

Mythodea
February 13th 2015


7459 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I'd say the ballads are more consistent than the harsh ones. I expected more solos and time changes, you know, more wanking, but in a good way. And the Haken comparison for the voice is apparent.

Mongi123
February 13th 2015


22443 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Haken>>>>>>>



By like a mile, but I like these guys from what I heard. The length is so unnecessary but when they get it right on heard, they get it REALLY right.

Mythodea
February 14th 2015


7459 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Maybe. Of course Haken would win the competition, as would Rishloo. The guy's voice is more than decent, but is not that distinguishable.

Mongi123
February 14th 2015


22443 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Oh if we're talking vocals them Rishloo and this band would win but in general Haken is definitely superior

SirDrumsalot
February 17th 2015


1835 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

This has some parts that I really enjoy...but they might be too spread out. And I really dont like this guys snare, but I realize that just me being picky.



I'm gonna have to give this one a few listens before I make my final verdict.



Also, Haken most definitely does kick hard balls compared to this.

LunaticSoul
February 17th 2015


2420 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

Yeah, this is far from being a prog metal masterpiece, while it could be said the opposite to both Rishloo's

and Haken's last lps. The more I listen the more I get the feeling everyone just got way too excited on this

Mythodea
February 18th 2015


7459 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Yes, this is nothing exremely overwhelming, it's just great.Disc 1 is 3.5, disc 2 is 4. Risloo's two latest are both 4.5, while Haken's latest destroys this easily.

ComeToDaddy
November 13th 2015


1886 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

So stoked the band got attention on here from this album

HeavyMetalSnail
December 20th 2015


88 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

So it looks like they're breaking up. It's a real bummer, I really liked this album and I was looking forward to seeing what these guys would do next.

XfingTheSullen
December 20th 2015


5558 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I really liked this album. Is Haken better? Probably, in some regards. Their cheesy vox are an acquired taste though



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