"Build Me Up, Break Me Down" is the "You Not Me" of ADTOE

[SnakeEyes]

In fact, I think I like "You Not Me" more. 

added:

I just think it's a really pointless song.  Musically, it goes nowhere.  Melodically, it's not interesting at all.  The instrumental parts don't add anything to the song.  The riffs are boring....  the rest of the songs are genius and this song doesn't deserve to be on the same album.  It sounds like a Train of Thought demo that didn't make it or something.  I really hate it.  But, it's all opinion, like I said. 

[FlyingBIZKIT]

Build Me Up, Break Me Down >>>>>>>> You Not Me

[Jamesman42]

Uh, not quite.

[Super Dude]

Build Me Up, Break Me Down >>>>>>>> You Not Me

Oh yes.  BMUBMD is so jammable, I can't get enough of it.

[chrisbDTM]

nope

[Heretic]

BMUBMD is much, much better than YNM.

[YtseCullen]

Build Me Up, Break Me Down is in at least the top 15 DT songs for me, so i disagree there, when BMUBMD came on at the concert I was ecstatic, such an awesome tune to get into at the concert, it was either my favourite at the show or tied for my favourite at the show with Bridges in the Sky And Breaking All Illusions

[SnakeEyes]

It's all opinion.  You guys aren't wrong, I'm not wrong.  It's all opinion. 

edit..

I just think it's a really pointless song.  Musically, it goes nowhere.  Melodically, it's not interesting at all.  The instrumental parts don't add anything to the song.  The riffs are boring....  the rest of the songs are genius and this song doesn't deserve to be on the same album.  It sounds like a Train of Thought demo that didn't make it or something.  I really hate it.  But, it's all opinion, like I said. 

[Liberation]

And what exactly makes it bad? It not being prog? It being an actual [gasp] straightforward song? And worse, having a CATCHY CHORUS?! God forbid, BURN IT ON A STAKE.

Either elaborate and explain what supposedly makes it so bad (as I know what's the common opinion on You Not Me), or think more before creating a thread like this because it's lame to say the least. It's one of the best single-like songs they've ever written, with some really nice riffs, amazing vocals, and a great dramatic atmosphere (made mostly by the string effects etc.).

[SnakeEyes]

Either elaborate and explain what supposedly makes it so bad (as I know what's the common opinion on You Not Me), or think more before creating a thread like this because it's lame to say the least. It's one of the best single-like songs they've ever written, with some really nice riffs, amazing vocals, and a great dramatic atmosphere (made mostly by the string effects etc.).

LOL .... stop it.  Read my last post - I edited it. 

[Liberation]

Ok... I disagree entirely but now it's actually an opinion and not song-bashing. Would have been better if you simply put than in the OP.

[Syzzle]

BMUBMD is the weakest song on ADTOE, but it's still alot better than You Not Me.

[SnakeEyes]

Liberation:

True.  I apologize.  I will add it to the original post.  I actually thought a lot of people agreed with me, so I didn't feel the need to explain a whole lot.  But, I guess I was wrong. 

[ibosmiley]

I don't see why "straightforward and not a 10 minute progfest" seems to automatically imply weak.  I like the song personally.

[Liberation]

Liberation:

True.  I apologize.  I will add it to the original post.  I actually thought a lot of people agreed with me, so I didn't feel the need to explain a whole lot.  But, I guess I was wrong. 

Fine Also sorry for exploding a little bit but I'm just over-sensitive when it comes to people going Rambo on not very popular songs.

[Jarlaxle]

Build Me Up, Break Me Down is utterly fantastic. It worked awesome live and it is definitely in the third spot on A Dramatic Turn of Events.

[SnakeEyes]

No problem, Liberation, I deserved it. 

I don't see why "straightforward and not a 10 minute progfest" seems to automatically imply weak.  I like the song personally.

You must have missed the post I made about "Beneath the Surface" and "Far from Heaven" - arguably the two "most straightforward" songs -  being the two best songs on the album. 

[ddtonfire]

I love it. I especially love the malicious pre-chorus. It's a fun song and probably isn't meant to be any more.

[pogoowner]

I consider BMUBMD one of the strongest songs on the album. It rocks.

[Jay.Ess]

When I first put the album on, and Build Me Up, Break Me Down came on, I was sitting there thinking this albums gonna be sick. And it is.

It reminds me of a JLB song that he would put on one of his solo albums, and I enjoy Elements of Persuasion and Static Impulse. So I love the song.

[SnakeEyes]

me = PWNED

[ibosmiley]

No problem, Liberation, I deserved it. 

I don't see why "straightforward and not a 10 minute progfest" seems to automatically imply weak.  I like the song personally.

You must have missed the post I made about "Beneath the Surface" and "Far from Heaven" - arguably the two "most straightforward" songs -  being the two best songs on the album. 

Hmmm...  true you did make that post...  and those are two great songs indeed.  So, I rescind that comment from your direction... but it still points to other people... *serious glare*

I have no idea what any of that means...

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Fuck, no.


Build Me Up, Break me Down is amazing. You not Me sucks.

[SnakeEyes]

Since I am getting my ass kicked in this thread ... .... I will kindly listen to "Build Me Up, Break Me Down" more times to see if maybe I am missing something. 

[TheGreatPretender]

Build Me Up, Break Me Down is one of the most unique songs on the album. Isn't this like, the first time they've ever used electric drums? It's got a very modern tone to it. I love it. Can't wait to hear it live.

[Banny]

No way. I like You Not Me, but I know what you're suggesting in this comparison and no- not at all. I'm seeing Dream Theater in 4 days and this will be me in BMU,BMD:



What a fucking badass chorus. And the strings are brilliant. Great chill-for-DT tune.

[ddtonfire]

Since I am getting my ass kicked in this thread ... .... I will kindly listen to "Build Me Up, Break Me Down" more times to see if maybe I am missing something.

I mean, you don't have to love it, and I definitely don't think it compares to, say, BAI, BiTS, etc, but it's almost kind of apples to oranges. They were definitely going for something different, maybe almost Endless Sacrifice-esque: a bit more modern metal feel.

The biggest difference between BMUBMD and You Not Me is that they actually sound like they're having fun in BMUBMD.

[SystematicThought]

I love this song. I always find myself coming back to it

[SnakeEyes]

ddtonfire, true, it does appear as if they're having fun. 

Oh and....

<------- 2112, BITCHES

[Zook]

nope

BMUBMD is much, much better than YNM.

[Ħ]

Could be the best on the album.  Probably the best "short" song since These Walls, really.

[energythief]

Build Me Up, Break Me Down >>>>>>>> You Not Me

Uh, not quite.

You're right. He needed way more ">>>>>>>>>>" to express how good BMUBMD is.

[BlobVanDam]

I really don't know what's to "get" about the song. It's just a straight forward SONG. I found it a bit uninteresting on the first few listens, but it really grew on my to the point I was listening to it constantly and loved it. The riff is really cool once it kicks in, and I like the vocal style. And those screams are awesome (even if they're a tad pitchy).

[Slain]

In fact, I think I like "You Not Me" more. 

I respectfully disagree. You Not Me is the only DT song that I just can't listen to.

[Nel_Annette]

It's one of the best songs on the album, I think. o_O