Aquarius
Haken · 2010
72 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock
A sprawling journey through intricate rhythms and soaring melodies that define modern progressive metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Aquarius marks Haken's debut album, released on March 29, 2010. At this point, the band had already built a reputation in the UK progressive music scene, showcasing their technical prowess and ambitious songwriting. The album positioned them as notable contenders in the progressive metal genre, paving the way for their subsequent releases.
- If you like
- progressive metal, progressive rock
Aquarius is an album by Haken, released in 2010. A sprawling journey through intricate rhythms and soaring melodies that define modern progressive metal. Aquarius received critical acclaim upon its release, noted for its complex compositions and musicianship. It has influenced a new wave of progressive metal bands, often being cited as a key album in the genre's resurgence during the 2010s. Additionally, it helped establish Haken as a prominent name in progressive music festivals worldwide. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aquarius sound like?
A sprawling journey through intricate rhythms and soaring melodies that define modern progressive metal. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.
What makes Aquarius by Haken notable?
Aquarius received critical acclaim upon its release, noted for its complex compositions and musicianship. It has influenced a new wave of progressive metal bands, often being cited as a key album in the genre's resurgence during the 2010s. Additionally, it helped establish Haken as a prominent name in progressive music festivals worldwide. Aquarius marks Haken's debut album, released on March 29, 2010. At this point, the band had already built a reputation in the UK progressive music scene, showcasing their technical prowess and ambitious songwriting. The album positioned them as notable contenders in the progressive metal genre, paving the way for their subsequent releases.
Who is Aquarius for?
Aquarius works well if you're into long immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Aquarius?
Aquarius has 7 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Point of No Return Standout 11:26
- 2 Streams 10:14
- 3 Aquarium 10:39
- 4 Eternal Rain Standout 6:42
- 5 Drowning in the Flood 9:28
- 6 Sun 7:19
- 7 Celestial Elixir Standout 16:56
Release Date
March 29, 2010
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
72 min 44 sec
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