So I've been seeing this opinion here and there ever since Haken released Visions, but it seemed like The Mountain made people shut up and realize that the guys still have some tricks up their sleeves. Recently, though, I feel like its been making a comeback (catalyzed by the release of Restoration).
The opinion that Haken have purposefully altered their sound to resemble more conventional progressive bands like Dream Theater is borderline insulting -- and this applies to most bands nowadays. Especially in such a niche sub-genre within a very un-mainstream genre (progressive music in general), how much more money would they really make by altering their sound? Anyone playing any kind of metal music nowadays will never be rich no matter what they sound like, (barring the 5% of metal bands that are popular with girls) so it isn't like they're trying to turn a quick buck.
Yeah, Aquarius is a great album, we get it. But that was 4 years ago - time to move on. If you don't like what Haken or any other band is doing, thats fine, and if you want to voice your opinion, thats fine, just don't spout ignorant shit like this.
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