Self Titled Album Discussion thread [Expect Spoilers]

[emtee]

C'mon damnit. We need a link that works.

[aprilethereal]

First time listening to the album, and I'm already singing along to TEI

[adastra]

Holy shit!! I'm Listening to it!!!! 

[Nihil-Morari]

I've got my thoughts written up, but I'll wait until there's a global stream.

Really wanting to read them, I'll wait out a little longer.

BTW, after an intro and a song a couple of weeks old, the real new stuff is going to start in a minute! 

[cyberdrummer]

Norwegian stream: https://p3.no/pyro/offisiell-norsk-albumstream-av-nye-dream-theater/

[OsMosis2259]

Once there is a global link, can we update the original post in this thread please?

[lyfeternl]

God in heaven... The Looking Glass is totally a nod to Rush...and totally amazing! Just started it...

[Shine]

I'm loving this "enigma machine." Totally rockin'.

[Naikon]

[spoiler]I really think The Looking Glass is much better than both TEI and Along for the Ride[/spoiler]

[YtseJamittaja]

Holy shit!! I'm Listening to it!!!!

How??!?! You're from Finland??

[Bolsters]

[spoiler]I really think The Looking Glass is much better than both TEI and Along for the Ride[/spoiler]

100% agree. Not entirely sure why it's not a single to be honest.

[Viking of the Sagas]

What the fuck? How can I listen to it from Finland?

[adastra]

Holy shit!! I'm Listening to it!!!!

How??!?! You're from Finland??

Using Hola Unblocker in google Chrome.

[Shine]

My first thought: I want an instrumental version of the album.

[PixelDream]

Dutch stream!

https://www.lustforlifemagazine.nl/artikelen/specials/9040-exclusieve-stream-nieuwe-album-dream-theater

Thanks!

[obscure]

     

[Bolsters]

My first thought: I want an instrumental version of the album.

Ouch.

[OsMosis2259]

     

This

[Meatrose]

Hola Unblocker addon for Chrome ftw. Works like a charm.

[snapple]

THE LOOKING GLASS OMG

[aprilethereal]

     

This

What's wrong?


EDIT: The Looking Glass is catchy as fuck.

[lonestar]

False Awakening Suite!!!!!!!!!!! So much 

Hola Unblocker for Chrome users in the US

You sir, just earned yourself a free dinner at my restaurant, or a sweet ass blowjob. Your choice...

[adastra]

the Looking glass is exactly that kind of Dream Theater that I have been wanting to listen for a long time!!!! Soft, melodic, great guitar solo!

[Shine]

My first thought: I want an instrumental version of the album.

Ouch.

James still has time to impress me. I've only just gotten through Enigma Machine.

edit: I really liked the intro of "the bigger picture". Soft, melodic, James kicked ass. But then the wall of sound hit...

[Nihil-Morari]

The bass breakdown in The Looking Glass is indeed great, wonderful melodic solo too. 

[dedSurroun]

Any complaints about the snare are huge over-reactions and nitpicking. There's nothing wrong with it, sounds great with the rest of the album so far.

And wow, this is good. Real good. Best thing since SFAM. So glad the excessive wankery is mostly toned down. The focus on song writing is apparent and welcomed.

And Myung, finally I can hear you most of the time!

[aXygnus]

Does the riff to Enigma Machine remember anyone of Inspector Gadget's theme?

[YtseJamittaja]

Holy shit!! I'm Listening to it!!!!

How??!?! You're from Finland??

Using Hola Unblocker in google Chrome.

THANKS THANKS THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[lonestar]

False Awakening.......

[snapple]

the Looking glass is exactly that kind of Dream Theater that I have been wanting to listen for a long time!!!! Soft, melodic, great guitar solo!

its absolutely fantastic. holy shit.

[BlobVanDam]

My first thought: I want an instrumental version of the album.

Ouch.

James still has time to impress me. I've only just gotten through Enigma Machine.

11:25 - 12:05 Illumination Theory. You're welcome.

[Viking of the Sagas]

Google freaking Chrome? That space dingo sucks bottom juice. I can't be arsed to download that garbage.

[Bolsters]

Any complaints about the snare are huge over-reactions and nitpicking. There's nothing wrong with it, sounds great with the rest of the album so far.

I wouldn't go that far. It's a rather different sound for a snare, not just for Dream Theater. I think it's understandable that it won't be to everyone's taste or expectation.

[Nihil-Morari]

Totally wasn't expecting the doubletime riff after the intro of Enigma Machine

[aXygnus]

My first thought: I want an instrumental version of the album.

Ouch.

James still has time to impress me. I've only just gotten through Enigma Machine.

11:25 Illumination Theory. You're welcome.

I raise you a 15:26 IT onwards.