Liveforms: An Evening with Haken
Haken · 2025
362 min · 43 tracks · progressive metal
A dynamic fusion of intricate melodies and powerful performances that showcases Haken's progressive metal prowess live on stage.
Top tracks — play these first
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Taurus Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Cockroach King — This track epitomizes Haken's theatrical style with its dynamic shifts between heavy riffs and melodic passages, showcasing their signature blend of complexity and accessibility.
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Elephants Never Forget — The song highlights Haken's ability to weave intricate narratives with compelling instrumentation, making it a fan favorite and a staple in their live sets.
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Crystallised — As one of the longest tracks on the album, it encapsulates the band's penchant for extended compositions that evolve over time, offering an immersive listening experience.
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1985 — This nostalgic piece stands out for its engaging storytelling and rich arrangement, demonstrating the band's versatility and connection with audiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- immersive live performance energy
- extended tracks for deep focus
- reflective moments amidst intensity
- adventurous spirit in listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise single tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures the live essence of Haken, appealing to dedicated fans of their progressive sound.
- Themes
- theatrical storytelling· live performance energy· progressive metal evolution
- Career context
- By the time of its release in May 2025, Haken was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in progressive metal. This album followed their critically acclaimed studio release 'Virus' from 2020, marking a significant moment as their first official live album, capturing the essence of their elaborate compositions and energetic performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leprous· Between the Buried and Me· Symphony X
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Last Lullaby 2:10
- 2 Taurus Start here 4:43
- 3 Nightingale 7:27
- 4 The Alphabet of Me 5:42
- 5 Sempiternal Beings 8:27
- 6 Beneath the White Rainbow 6:51
- 7 Island in the Clouds 5:52
- 8 Lovebite 4:00
- 9 Elephants Never Forget 11:07
- 10 Eyes of Ebony 8:37
Disc 2
- 1 Puzzle Box 8:32
- 2 Earthrise 4:50
- 3 Cockroach King 8:27
- 4 Nil by Mouth 6:49
- 5 1985 9:21
- 6 The Strain 5:29
- 7 Strainwreck 4:03
- 8 Canary Yellow 4:24
- 9 Drowning in the Flood 10:00
Disc 3
- 1 Crystallised 18:26
- 2 Visions 21:46
Disc 4
- 1 The Last Lullaby 2:10
- 2 Taurus Start here 4:43
- 3 Nightingale 7:27
- 4 The Alphabet of Me 5:42
- 5 Sempiternal Beings 8:27
- 6 Beneath the White Rainbow 6:51
- 7 Island in the Clouds 5:52
- 8 Lovebite 4:00
- 9 Elephants Never Forget 11:07
- 10 Eyes of Ebony 8:37
- 11 Crystallised 18:26
- 12 Puzzle Box 8:33
- 13 Earthrise 4:50
- 14 Cockroach King 8:28
- 15 Nil by Mouth 6:50
- 16 1985 9:21
- 17 The Strain 5:29
- 18 Strainwreck 4:04
- 19 Canary Yellow 4:24
- 20 Drowning in the Flood 10:00
- 21 Visions 21:47
- 22 Reflections: An Interview With Haken 28:05
If this landed
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