My thoughts on 'Dream Theater' (***SPOILERS***)

[Jaffa]

Do you happen to recall whether or not there were any spoken word samples used on this album? 

Pretty certain there weren't.

Thank you. 

[hacko]

You've mentioned how the album sounds rather heavy, but would you be able to describe your impression on how melodic it is as a whole?

[ronrule]

Have you listed the things that make this album different from all the others? Sorry if I missed it.

[JDW89]

I saw earlier in the thread (at least I think) that you mentioned the album was heavy, like TOT heavy or something else entirely?

In case you missed it Cyber.

[cyberdrummer]

The style of songs is varied. The song structures don't vary a great deal. I'd say it's as heavy as ToT, but not so much in terms of the riffage. It's a different kind of heaviness, brought about by its unrelenting nature, and in part by the loudness of the mix itself.

[JDW89]

Thanks. As far as TEI how does it rank in comparison to the other tracks? Better, worse, or in the middle?

[cyberdrummer]

Tough question, but how you'd rank "The Enemy Inside" on the album? Bottom-tier? Is there any song that you'd classify inferior to TEI?

Well I'll rule out FAS in the rankings because of its length.

Preliminary rankings (very early to say really, and of course subject to change):

1. Illumination Theory
2. Surrender to Reason
3. Along for the Ride
4. The Looking Glass
5. Enigma Machine
6. The Bigger Picture
7. The Enemy Inside
8. Behind the Veil

Obviously bear in mind how much more familiar I am with TEI. These rankings mean pretty much nothing right now.

[FourthHorseman]

If TEI is really a bottom-two song on DT12, we will have a top-5 DT album 

[bosk1]

 

Tough question, but how you'd rank "The Enemy Inside" on the album? Bottom-tier? Is there any song that you'd classify inferior to TEI?

Well I'll rule out FAS in the rankings because of its length.

Preliminary rankings (very early to say really, and of course subject to change):

1. Illumination Theory
2. Surrender to Reason
3. Along for the Ride
4. The Looking Glass
5. Enigma Machine
6. The Bigger Picture
7. The Enemy Inside
8. Behind the Veil

Obviously bear in mind how much more familiar I am with TEI. These rankings mean pretty much nothing right now.

[hefdaddy42]

BUT HOW WOULD YOU RANK THEM

[Tis BOOLsheet]

I feel like I need to know more about these songs soon or I'm going to go nuts 

[Mosh]

How would you compare Behind The Veil and The Answer Lies Within?!?

[LKap13]

With all due respect, Bosk, FourthHorseman said "if TEI is a bottom 2 song on DT12, we will have a top 5 album." He didn't say "TEI is a bottom 2 song, so DT12 is a top 5 album." I think his comment is perfectly reasonable and shouldn't warrant a  .

Look, I understand that cyberdrummer's rankings are based on one listen and that he's had more of a chance to hear TEI. Yes, this may skew his rankings (in what direction, I don't even know?? ) , but isn't the fact that he put TEI bottom 2, and not, say, top 2, worthy of a comment? I think it is! I had the same hopefully reaction as Horseman when I saw TEI was bottom 2, and I'm certain that you did too.

Leon

[bosk1]

With all due respect, Bosk, FourthHorseman said "if TEI is a bottom 2 song on DT12, we will have a top 5 album." He didn't say "TEI is a bottom 2 song, so DT12 is a top 5 album." I think his comment is perfectly reasonable and shouldn't warrant a  .

Look, I understand that cyberdrummer's rankings are based on one listen and that he's had more of a chance to hear TEI. Yes, this may skew his rankings (in what direction, I don't even know?? ) , but isn't the fact that he put TEI bottom 2, and not, say, top 2, worthy of a comment? I think it is! I had the same hopefully reaction as Horseman when I saw TEI was bottom 2, and I'm certain that you did too.

Leon

[RMGadelha]

You've described The Illumination Theory as having an epic ending and you've mentioned that the first movement is instrumental. Can you elaborate more on Paradoxe de la Lumiere Noire or is it hazy in your mind?

[FourthHorseman]

With all due respect, Bosk, FourthHorseman said "if TEI is a bottom 2 song on DT12, we will have a top 5 album." He didn't say "TEI is a bottom 2 song, so DT12 is a top 5 album." I think his comment is perfectly reasonable and shouldn't warrant a  .

Look, I understand that cyberdrummer's rankings are based on one listen and that he's had more of a chance to hear TEI. Yes, this may skew his rankings (in what direction, I don't even know?? ) , but isn't the fact that he put TEI bottom 2, and not, say, top 2, worthy of a comment? I think it is! I had the same hopefully reaction as Horseman when I saw TEI was bottom 2, and I'm certain that you did too.

Leon

Well of course it doesn't mean much. It's just surprising to me that he had TEI so low, especially because with DT, you have to give a song at least a few listens before you can truly appreciate it, and obviously he has only heard all of the other songs once.

[aprilethereal]

How is IT's intro like? More atmospheric and slowly fading in (like 8VM) or more like the ITPOE one (or completely different)?

[noxon]

It's exactly like Six Degrees (the suite) intro.

[Meatrose]

Hopefully I'll get to listen to Illumination Theory today. 

[The Stray Seed]

Hopefully I'll get to listen to Illumination Theory today. 

Really? That's great!! I hope you'll share your thoughts with us! =)

[TheGreatPretender]

Hopefully I'll get to listen to Illumination Theory today. 

How's that?

[Meatrose]

I was chosen by Sweden Rock Magazine to attend a listening party in Stockholm this afternoon but it seems we'll not be hearing the entire record, just some selected songs. I could be wrong though.

[Zydar]

That's awesome

[wasteland]

Great! And shame they didn't choose Zydar too! No Zydar? No party!

[adastra]

I was chosen by Sweden Rock Magazine to attend a listening party in Stockholm this afternoon but it seems we'll not be hearing the entire record, just some selected songs. I could be wrong though.

U are so lucky    Remember to review the shit out of those songs when you get back!

[puppyonacid]

Is the general level of cowbell need's more?

[cyberdrummer]

I was chosen by Sweden Rock Magazine to attend a listening party in Stockholm this afternoon but it seems we'll not be hearing the entire record, just some selected songs. I could be wrong though.

Awesome, will be good to hear if you agree with my thoughts.

[aprilethereal]

It's exactly like Six Degrees (the suite) intro.

Noooooooooooooooooooo

How long is that part approximately?

[noxon]

About a minute or so...

[Meatrose]

I'll do my best to take some mental notes but I can't promise that they'll be very detailed. Knowing myself and how insanely hyped I am I'll probably be way too excited when the music starts playing to be able to really focus on the details. 

[Zydar]

Great! And shame they didn't choose Zydar too! No Zydar? No party!

Damn straight

[mikeyd23]

I'll do my best to take some mental notes but I can't promise that they'll be very detailed. Knowing myself and how insanely hyped I am I'll probably be way too excited when the music starts playing to be able to really focus on the details. 

Haha that's exactly how I would be! Have a great time and enjoy yourself!!

[?]

Congrats Meatrose! Too bad there hasn't been any contest for Finnish fans

[Meatrose]

[wasteland]

Damn, you. Making people from all around the world jealous!