Vector is at once a brave new chapter and a logical -- if surprising -- continuation of Haken's always expansive M.O.
Vector may disappoint slightly in spots and not equal The Mountain or Affinity overall, but it’s nonetheless a majorly triumphant release.
While a well-composed, well-performed and well-produced record, Vector features some choices that I think would have been done justice by a different sonic approach.
Took a while to get into, thought it sounded like the result of Sleep Token, Dream Theater, Meshuggah, Jinjer, and BTBAM’s influence on their adopted child Haken, but once I ignored the fantastical sci fi big brother 1984 space opera lyrics, I found myself seriously enjoying the instrumentals.
Easy one of Haken's heavier albums in their growing catalog and it is one of their best, well this is my first Haken review and rating so let me say I did love this band finally got around to one of their releases ( There is just too much music out there). My favorite thing about this album is just the flow of it, it just so smooth and logical and is delivered amazingly. it is in your face but god damn do you just love it. Can't wait for their next releases.
Track Review
Clear 8.5/10
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god it must be hellish to get these arrangements right if you were to imitate them, and these guys are deserved stars in the prog scene from the amount ive heard
| 1 | Clear 1:51 | 76 |
| 2 | The Good Doctor 3:56 | 80 |
| 3 | Puzzle Box 7:43 | 89 |
| 4 | Veil 12:36 | 86 |
| 5 | Nil by Mouth 6:52 | 84 |
| 6 | Host 6:46 | 80 |
| 7 | A Cell Divides 6:04 | 82 |