British progressive masters Haken have gained somewhat of an underground following since the release of their 2010 debut, Aquarius. Naturally the following only progressed further with their undeniable masterpiece Visions in 2011, and if quality of work correlates to fan base growth like it has in the past, then their upcoming 2013 release The Mountain should open the floodgates for new fans of the band. What I'm saying is that The Mountain puts Haken at 3-for-3 when it comes to releasing perfect albums. The verdict is clear on The Mountain: Haken have done it again. While they've switched sounds from Visions to The Mountain, they've managed to retain that now-classic Haken sound fans have come to know and love. This isn't a repeat of old material, nor is it only a slight progression from one to the other. Haken have taken yet another step out of their comfort zone and nailed it.