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!
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.