Dream Theater self titled album discussion - [SPOILER FREE DISCUSSION ONLY]

[425]

True. I think we'll probably get something like that closer to the release date. They don't want to give everything away this early. But I agree, what we got was fantastic.

[Madman Shepherd]

Am I the only one that keeps seeing pictures of Richard Chycki and James and thinking, damn...why not have a Winter Rose reunion?

Oh, I am the only one?  Ok, sorry...carry on. 

[Thematt202]

True. I think we'll probably get something like that closer to the release date. They don't want to give everything away this early. But I agree, what we got was fantastic.

What did we get exactly?  I can't see any reviews apart from the blog post from the listening party that has no info whatsoever. 

[noxon]

Traceability for leaks. Have past promo copies been tagged like that? It seems like a really good way to shut the leak door.

The best possible comments on that link were about the production and sound. YES!!! That's all I really ask for. Good clear
sound and seperation for the instruments.

All of my disc and digital streaming promos since SC have been watermarked.

[425]

True. I think we'll probably get something like that closer to the release date. They don't want to give everything away this early. But I agree, what we got was fantastic.

What did we get exactly?  I can't see any reviews apart from the blog post from the listening party that has no info whatsoever.

https://www.bryanreesman.com/2013/07/31/dream-theater-unveils-new-album-2013/

This one has descriptions of a few of the songs and a general description of the overall sound of the album.

[?]

And another one (or won ): https://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2013/07/dream_theater_listening_party.php?page=2

The comment on the mixing and mastering sounds very promising!

[Notaclue]

I don't know if this has been noticed by some of you guys already, but the album cover has been corrected



P.S. I'm a newb here, so I don't know if the image will display or not, but it's in the MetalInsider interview to MM.

[Scard]

Nope. The line is still there

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

True. I think we'll probably get something like that closer to the release date. They don't want to give everything away this early. But I agree, what we got was fantastic.

What did we get exactly?  I can't see any reviews apart from the blog post from the listening party that has no info whatsoever.

What info do you want really? There were alot of nice nuggetz. 

[?]

I don't know if this has been noticed by some of you guys already, but the album cover has been corrected

*pic*

P.S. I'm a newb here, so I don't know if the image will display or not, but it's in the MetalInsider interview to MM.

Welcome!

Yes, someone pointed out about the album cover correction recently, but you posted the original one. The new version looks like this:

[aprilethereal]

And another one (or won ): https://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2013/07/dream_theater_listening_party.php?page=2

The comment on the mixing and mastering sounds very promising!

I think that one was posted already.

[?]

And another one (or won ): https://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2013/07/dream_theater_listening_party.php?page=2

The comment on the mixing and mastering sounds very promising!

I think that one was posted already.

Oh, I didn't read Thematt202's post carefully enough Now I have to apologize to Mosh for pointing out about the noxon 5/8 thing

[Notaclue]

Nope. The line is still there

Oh that's true, my monitor's brightness was too low, sorry about that.

[MoraWintersoul]

Am I the only one that keeps seeing pictures of Richard Chycki and James and thinking, damn...why not have a Winter Rose reunion?

Oh, I am the only one?  Ok, sorry...carry on.

my thoughts exactly.

[mikeyd23]

Great little interview there from MM! Such a great, positive guy!

Really encouraging to hear his comments regarding his comfort level in the studio and the fact that he wasn't afraid to speak up when he felt he should.

[Mosh]

And another one (or won ): https://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2013/07/dream_theater_listening_party.php?page=2

The comment on the mixing and mastering sounds very promising!

I think that one was posted already.

Oh, I didn't read Thematt202's post carefully enough Now I have to apologize to Mosh for pointing out about the noxon 5/8 thing

Not sure what you're talking about. But I'll gladly accept your apology. 

[mikemangioy]

yep guys, the big RR news was Trivium. New song available for free.

[The Boomr]

Um, mikemangioy....Your avatar reminds me of a Dalek. Just saying.

[The Boomr]

This line:

I hope we play every single stinking note.

And this line:

I'm always finding that one person, and I'm playing for that person.

......I'm totally that one person

[bosk1]

Man, I really wish DT and Trivium were touring together again.  Well, I mean, I kinda don't because (1) I've seen it already, and (2) EVENING WITH!  But the timing of the album releases is perfect, and it was such a great tour last ime around.

[?]

And another one (or won ): https://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2013/07/dream_theater_listening_party.php?page=2

The comment on the mixing and mastering sounds very promising!

I think that one was posted already.

Oh, I didn't read Thematt202's post carefully enough Now I have to apologize to Mosh for pointing out about the noxon 5/8 thing

Not sure what you're talking about. But I'll gladly accept your apology. 

Sorry, I mixed you up with Moor! My brains suck

[Plasmastrike]

Exciting times, everyone.

[liran95]

I keep thinking about this line from the 2nd blog that says that IT is 19min long.

I was promised an over 20 min song, just saying.

[Lumiukko]

Roadrunner Records Nope, but that news is coming soooooooon too.

[mikemangioy]

Um, mikemangioy....Your avatar reminds me of a Dalek. Just saying.

yeah, it kinda looks like it.

[noxon]

Dalek? Jeez, I guess i should feel old when the red eye of HAL-9000 isn't clearly identified as such

[Dream Team]

Eh, I'll judge the quality of the production/mixing when I hear it. This could easily be another case of "telling them what they want to hear". And of course it's gonna sound great on a sci-fi system like what they had at the listening party.

But hopefully the fact that the Genie is smiling in the pics indicates he's happy with the drum sound.

The "isolated bass, drums, guitar" quote hopefully just means they locked into a really great groove, and roll with it for a little bit without changing it up every 5 seconds.

[Joshin U]

Dalek? Jeez, I guess i should feel old when the red eye of HAL-9000 isn't clearly identified as such

And HAL's quote is RIGHT THERE  on the picture 

[RoDT]

And another

https://www.metalsucks.net/2013/07/31/the-progressive-nation-tour-returns-on-a-boat/

funny enough, the title suggests another topic, but DT took most of it in the end.

*Given that the people from Metal sucks are really brutal towards DT, I can only expect pure gold out of this*

[wolven74]

I keep thinking about this line from the 2nd blog that says that IT is 19min long.

I was promised an over 20 min song, just saying.

I noticed that too. What the hell?

[Dark Castle]

And another

https://www.metalsucks.net/2013/07/31/the-progressive-nation-tour-returns-on-a-boat/

funny enough, the title suggests another topic, but DT took most of it in the end.

*Given that the people from Metal sucks are really brutal towards DT, I can only expect pure gold out of this*

I think for the most part, it's just Axl and your typical Internet Metal Nerd commenters who bash DT, otherwise Vince and most of the other writers actually like DT, if not nearly as much as everyone here

[Mosh]

And another one (or won ): https://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2013/07/dream_theater_listening_party.php?page=2

The comment on the mixing and mastering sounds very promising!

I think that one was posted already.

Oh, I didn't read Thematt202's post carefully enough Now I have to apologize to Mosh for pointing out about the noxon 5/8 thing

Not sure what you're talking about. But I'll gladly accept your apology. 

Sorry, I mixed you up with Moor! My brains suck

Ah okay, that explains it! :

I'll take Genie's word for it, if he says the drums sound good than the drums must sound good.

[?]

I keep thinking about this line from the 2nd blog that says that IT is 19min long.

I was promised an over 20 min song, just saying.

I noticed that too. What the hell?

Maybe the RR guys didn't know the exact lengths, so they were just guessing? Either way, you shouldn't be so disappointed - 19 minutes is quite a lot!

[RoDT]

And another

https://www.metalsucks.net/2013/07/31/the-progressive-nation-tour-returns-on-a-boat/

funny enough, the title suggests another topic, but DT took most of it in the end.

*Given that the people from Metal sucks are really brutal towards DT, I can only expect pure gold out of this*

I think for the most part, it's just Axl and your typical Internet Metal Nerd commenters who bash DT, otherwise Vince and most of the other writers actually like DT, if not nearly as much as everyone here

I know that's the site's approach, which makes it really funny and entertaining to read... but I could totally see some DT fans get really upset with such comments. I, on the other hand, embrace the "best effort since Train of Thought" comment. Can't wait!

[liran95]

I keep thinking about this line from the 2nd blog that says that IT is 19min long.

I was promised an over 20 min song, just saying.

I noticed that too. What the hell?

Maybe the RR guys didn't know the exact lengths, so they were just guessing? Either way, you shouldn't be so disappointed - 19 minutes is quite a lot!

I'm not disappointed 
I was jost hoping for a 23-ish min piece.

But what the hell, FF is only 12 min, and it's making me shit my pants every time I listen to it.