Hard to say. But, the music of their new direction just didn't appeal to me. I didn't hate it, but I didn't like it enough to go buy the album, either.
I really only knew 2112 growing up; can’t say they were a real appealing album...I didn’t notice many catchy hooks or melodies. But the concept/story of that record was interesting to me.
They are definitely a cerebral band; my SO says they were done in by the arrival of MTV, since they aren’t really camera-friendly.