Haken – Affinity 2016
Haken have announced the completion of their fourth studio album, revealing that the record will be released on April 29 via Inside Out Music under the title of "Affinity."
The announcement was presented in the form of an old-school operating system, you can check it out here.
Vocalist Ross Jennings explained: "It is the most collaborative we have ever been on an album. We wanted to develop and expand our sound by having every member contribute initial ideas from the very beginning of the process.
"It naturally takes longer to filter through the mass of material and fit it all together coherently, but this approach has helped to create something completely fresh whilst maintaining the core elements of Haken's sound."
The album sees the band once again joining forces with producer Jens Borgen.
The track listing was also unveiled, consisting of nine tunes, one of which crosses the 15-minute mark and two of which are around 9 minutes long.
The goods await below.
'Affinity' Track Listing
1. affinity.exe (1:24)
2. Initiate (4:16)
3. 1985 (9:09)
4. Lapse (4:44)
5. The Architect (15:40)
6. Earthrise (4:48)
7. Red Giant (6:06)
8. The Endless Knot (5:50)
9. Bound By Gravity (9:29)
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AFFINITY. 2016. "The broad lyrical theme of this album is about how we are all connected, both literally and in more abstract sense. 'Affinity' seemed like the perfect title since it can refer to the biological connection between all living things; our common ancestry.
2016 - White - 100 copies, Affinitour exclusive. 2021 - Black. 2021 - Transparent Red - 200 copies, Inside Out exclusive. 2021 - Neon Yellow - 400 copies. 2021 - White & Green Splattered - 500 copies, Omerch exclusive. 2021 - Silver - 200 copies, Revolver exclusive. 2021 - Pink - 200 copies, Newbury Comics exclusive.
Affinity is the fourth studio album by English progressive metal band Haken. It was released on 29 April 2016 by Inside Out Music. [1] It is the group's first full-length album with the bass guitarist Conner Green following the departure of Thomas MacLean . The first single, "Initiate", was released on 18 March 2016, along with a music video.
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