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Lack of ''the'' in album names
« on: August 24, 2015, 04:28:57 AM »
I realized there's no word ''the'' in any DT album title, but many songs have it. I don't think it's accidental, since there are many titles in which ''the'' would fit nicely. Have you guys also realized that? Do you think there's a certain reason for that, or just an ''easter egg''?
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2015, 04:46:24 AM »
If it was a concious choice for whatever crazy reason, like I dunno, complication in using it in some sentences? Who knows. Or a bit more likely; "the" usually precedes a noun, but DT don't really go for specific titles as their album titles. I guess you could say The Train of Thought, or The Black Clouds and Silver Linings but when I think of every other album title it wouldn't really fit. Most of the titles seem to evoke some kind of imagery or symbolise aspects of their albums and perhaps limiting it to a certain title just hasn't fitted for any of their album titles so far.

Anyway, one thing's for sure is that they're certainly not afraid of using: 'or' 'and' or 'of' in their titles.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2015, 06:12:37 AM »
I think 'the' often makes a title specific and concrete, and things often sound more ambiguous and poetic without it. Taking the 'the's out of a title is also much like trimming unnecessary fat. The best example of recent years is the last Hobbit movie. The Battle of the Five Armies is a complete mess of a title. But had they only excluded the two 'the's, it would be much better title. Battle of Five Armies. There's very rarely need for excessive 'the's.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2015, 06:18:27 AM »
I hate when it gets dropped from "prom".  I went to "THE prom", apparently kids today go to something different, something called "prom".  You hear stage moms use it all the time too when blowing hot air about their precious little kids:  "Our cheerleading team is going to Nationals".   Makes me apoplectic. 
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2015, 06:37:14 AM »
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2015, 07:54:01 AM »
Quote from: Pax on August 24, 2015, 04:28:57 AM
I realized there's no word ''the'' in any DT album title, but many songs have it. I don't think it's accidental, since there are many titles in which ''the'' would fit nicely. Have you guys also realized that? Do you think there's a certain reason for that, or just an ''easter egg''?

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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2015, 08:35:05 AM »
This is a real thread.


















































The When Dream and Day The Unite
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2015, 10:03:54 AM »
Interviewer: So John, how will your 12th album will be named?
John: We decided to call it ''Dream Ater''.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2015, 11:17:37 AM »
This thread  :rollin
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2015, 12:10:41 PM »
I think it's weird that none of them have an "O'" in their names. Like John O'Petrucci or John O'Myung.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2015, 12:13:03 PM »
Dream Theater.

It's on every cover.

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Quote from: CDrice on August 24, 2015, 10:03:54 AM
Interviewer: So John, how will your 12th album will be named?
John: We decided to call it ''Dream Ater''.

Or even better, this.   :facepalm:
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2015, 01:06:33 PM »
I bet the guys talk in 3rd person all the time.  Yes, I'm in The Dream Theater.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2015, 01:19:02 PM »
Live at the Marque
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2015, 01:19:42 PM »
Quote from: Chino on August 24, 2015, 01:19:02 PM
Live at the Marque
Breaking the Fourth Wall
The Majesty Demos

WTheF. :lol
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2015, 01:50:30 PM »
Falling Into Infinithe
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #15 on: August 24, 2015, 02:28:35 PM »
Quote from: TAC on August 24, 2015, 12:10:41 PM
I think it's weird that none of them have an "O'" in their names. Like John O'Petrucci or John O'Myung.

" Mike O' what the fuck has he said this time? "
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #16 on: August 24, 2015, 02:31:14 PM »
Quote from: Pax on August 24, 2015, 04:28:57 AM
I realized there's no word ''the'' in any DT album title, but many songs have it. I don't think it's accidental, since there are many titles in which ''the'' would fit nicely. Have you guys also realized that? Do you think there's a certain reason for that, or just an ''easter egg''?

There's like one title that "the" would even slightly make sense being in: Train of Thought. Which just sounds better as it is without that "the."
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #17 on: August 24, 2015, 02:38:48 PM »
WWRD - Rush didn't do it until their 14th studio album, so maybe it's still coming for DT.  Maybe it will happen with the change of the seasons.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #18 on: August 24, 2015, 03:54:46 PM »
Next album title:

Theater's Heathen Northen

T.H.E.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #19 on: August 24, 2015, 04:00:27 PM »
When the Dream and the Day Unite
The Images and the Words
The Awake
The Change of the Seasons
The Falling in the Infinity
The Metropolis part 2: The Scenes from the Memory
The Six Degrees of the Inner Turbulences
The Train of the Thoughts
The Octavarium
The Systematic Chaos
The Black Clouds & the Silver Linings
The Dramatic Turn of the Events
The Dream Theater
The DT13

But seriously, I get your point. Very few artists ever give names to their albums that start with 'the'. First one to pop into my head is 'The Dreaming' by Kate Bush. Actually, half of her albums begin like that. I think it gives a bolder feel to the title.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #20 on: August 24, 2015, 04:01:06 PM »
Quote from: CDrice on August 24, 2015, 01:50:30 PM
Falling Into Infinithe
Metheropolis Part 2: Scenes from a memory
Six Thegrees of Inner Therbulence
Train of Theght
Octhevarium
Systhematic Chaos
A Theramatic Turn of Events

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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #21 on: August 24, 2015, 04:13:02 PM »
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #22 on: August 24, 2015, 04:37:57 PM »
I messed up bad. DAMNIT.
Quote from: Runei on August 24, 2015, 04:00:27 PM
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #23 on: August 25, 2015, 04:20:22 AM »
It's strange they didn't call Octavarium (song only, not the album) ''The Octavarium'', that would be in their style :D
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #24 on: August 25, 2015, 08:24:12 AM »
Quote from: CDrice on August 24, 2015, 10:03:54 AM
Interviewer: So John, how will your 12th album will be named?
John: We decided to call it ''Dream Ater''.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #25 on: August 25, 2015, 02:32:45 PM »
Even better if you imagine it as John Myung.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #26 on: August 28, 2015, 04:29:02 PM »
Quote from: Onno on August 24, 2015, 11:17:37 AM
ThisThe thread  :rollin

I was thinking of the funny stuff to add, but this comment sums it up nicely.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #27 on: August 29, 2015, 03:29:11 AM »
The Ass and the Balls.
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #28 on: August 30, 2015, 06:49:50 PM »
Quote from: Infinite Cactus on August 24, 2015, 04:37:57 PM
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #30 on: November 04, 2015, 10:24:21 PM »
Well, not anymore. 
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #31 on: November 04, 2015, 10:26:19 PM »
Theory - Dream Theater were going to name the new album "Astonishing", but then they read this read and retitled it "The Astonishing". So if you don't think the new title makes sense, it's your own fault DTF. :neverusethis:
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #32 on: November 05, 2015, 12:42:42 AM »
Quote from: Runei on August 24, 2015, 04:00:27 PM
When the Dream and the Day Unite
The Images and the Words
The Awake
The Change of the Seasons
The Falling in the Infinity
The Metropolis part 2: The Scenes from the Memory
The Six Degrees of the Inner Turbulences
The Train of the Thoughts
The Octavarium
The Systematic Chaos
The Black Clouds & the Silver Linings
The Dramatic Turn of the Events
The Dream Theater
The Astonishing
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #33 on: November 05, 2015, 02:09:21 PM »
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Re: Lack of ''the'' in album names
« Reply #34 on: November 05, 2015, 03:18:51 PM »
This thread predicted the album.
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