This album is a bloody masterpiece! Soen best work for sure. Every song is unique and great on its own. River might be the weakest one, but it's still a great one!

Lykaia was amazing. Lotus is just a bunch of bummer ballads. Why does everyone love this new album?

I find Lotus better than Lykaia. Better sound, better songwritting ans most importantly, every song is unique and memorable. 10/10

Same. I really dig 6 songs on lotus vs 3 on Lykaia.

Seriously. who rates this less than 6?

Written by MentalYah on 07.02.2019 at 14:31

Same. I really dig 6 songs on lotus vs 3 on Lykaia.

Seriously. who rates this less than 6?

5 = Not Good, that's probably how I feel about it after a couple of listens

Needs more listens, I liked it.
What I'll say though is that it does not come close to Tellurian. What an awesome album that was.

I'm always sceptical whenever a new album receives a ton of 9 or 10 ratings, especially progressive metal albums. But I can say for certain that this album is awesome! Deserving of its high rating.

Solid release. Cody Ford fits in nicely as the guitarist but I feel that by the time their next album comes along (provided Cody is still with the band) we will hear some interesting deviation from their recent formula.

Lykaia was an excellent album. But I couldn't find a single song in lotus which falls in that category. Great disappointment of 2019.

Probably Soen's best effort.

Written by Ball Fondlers on 08.02.2019 at 08:47

Written by MentalYah on 07.02.2019 at 14:31

Same. I really dig 6 songs on lotus vs 3 on Lykaia.

Seriously. who rates this less than 6?

5 = Not Good, that's probably how I feel about it after a couple of listens

I guess we're in the minority. I suppose prog fans are used to softer sounds and that's why they prefer this to Lykaia. Maybe that's why I never really like Dream Theater. Way too soft... Just check out the favorite bands of all those who loved Lotus and you'll see what I mean

Written by MentalYah on 07.02.2019 at 14:31

Same. I really dig 6 songs on lotus vs 3 on Lykaia.

Seriously. who rates this less than 6?

Seriously! Just 3? I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder n' all, but god damn it man! Tracks 1-7 in Lykaia are masterful. This new one is way too soft, sad and boring

Written by [user id=124004] on 14.02.2019 at 22:42

Written by Ball Fondlers on 08.02.2019 at 08:47

Written by MentalYah on 07.02.2019 at 14:31

Same. I really dig 6 songs on lotus vs 3 on Lykaia.

Seriously. who rates this less than 6?

5 = Not Good, that's probably how I feel about it after a couple of listens

I guess we're in the minority. I suppose prog fans are used to softer sounds and that's why they prefer this to Lykaia. Maybe that's why I never really like Dream Theater. Way too soft... Just check out the favorite bands of all those who loved Lotus and you'll see what I mean

I can't get into Dream Theater either, prog definitely isn't my thing so I don't usually vote on those albums unless I really give it enough chances. I don't think I could be bothered to listen to this again, and I'm not supposed to sleep during working hours anyway

Yeah, it's pretty good.

My first Soen album and I really liked it on my first listen. Will listen to other albums too.

Very cheap!
You suck Guys
#1?
i wonder where we're going

Written by behdad_sh on 17.02.2019 at 14:54

i wonder where we're going

Crikey I gave it 9 but I think it will end up being a 10. Martyrs is a really stunningly crafted track.

After a week I am increasing from 7 to 8. The problem is when we compare this one to Lykaia. Lotus is on the softer side though.

Wow, that's a very high rating. I hope it's as good as it seems to be. 8.7 overall is on par with several legendary albums on metal storm. I need to listen to this and the the previous one. I've only heard the first 2 and they are pretty solid although not that remarkable.

Fantastic album, i'm really enjoying it since it came out ...
very good song structures, production and sound overall. some very memorable tunes here!

Amazing songs, sick sound production.

I love the instrumentals here, but I wish I could get into the vocals more. That is the only thing holding me back from loving this band.

Written by Crème fraiche on 04.03.2019 at 16:01

I love the instrumentals here, but I wish I could get into the vocals more. That is the only thing holding me back from loving this band.

I don't get it, what's wrong with the vocals?

Written by John_Doe on 04.03.2019 at 17:55

Written by Crème fraiche on 04.03.2019 at 16:01

I love the instrumentals here, but I wish I could get into the vocals more. That is the only thing holding me back from loving this band.

I don't get it, what's wrong with the vocals?

I just don't care for them. They sound very monotonous throughout the whole album, not varying a lot between songs. He isn't a bad singer, his style just doesn't do anything for me.

Ok this is really good. Martyrs, Rival and Lunacy are fantastic songs. I have no problem with this being #1.

This album is near perfect.

Love Soen. Love em. However, 'Wheel - Moving Backwards' is a stronger 2019 release.

Written by MetalManic on 21.03.2019 at 20:28

Love Soen. Love em. However, 'Wheel - Moving Backwards' is a stronger 2019 release.

I still owe you something.
So here we go: these photos are 5-10 minutes old.

Wheel just left the stage in Cologne, supporting Soen.

Written by Starvynth on 21.03.2019 at 22:41

Written by MetalManic on 21.03.2019 at 20:28

Love Soen. Love em. However, 'Wheel - Moving Backwards' is a stronger 2019 release.

I still owe you something.
So here we go: these photos are 5-10 minutes old.

Wheel just left the stage in Cologne, supporting Soen.

Awesome! I bet it was great.