(POLL) What rating do you give to Untethered Angel?

[dream75]

What rating do you give to Untethered Angel?
I liked it enough and so I give B 

[noxon]

Who rates things from A to F??!? Honestly!

[Evermind]

POOL

[Anguyen92]

I mean are we rating things on a grade system or a "pool" system?  If so, I would rate Untethered Angel as a decent pool.  Not the perfect pool that one would really love to swim at every day, but enough to take a swim around on a semi-regular basis.

[dream75]

Who rates things from A to F??!? Honestly!

Schools grades 😁
A = Excellent
B = Good
C = Sufficient
D = Poor
E = Insufficient
F = Severely insufficient

[dream75]

POOL

Sorry poll

[Destiny Of Chaos]

That's an A for me 

[Adami]

Don't have E's in Murica.

Gave it a C. Intended a C-

[Architeuthis]

Based on two listens I gave it an A,  but that could improve with more listens... I guess we'll see!   

[Another_Won]

Gave it an "A" based on the fact that it's just the first single from the record.  Once I hear the rest of the tracks and compare it to those, it will probably go down to a "B"

[lucasembarbosa]

Somewhere between B/C. More C than B.

[mikeyd23]

I gave it a B. Not great enough for an A, but a good solid single.

[Ninjabait]

B-. It's overall pretty solid, but it has some issues and there are better songs in their discography.

[RoeDent]

I gave it a B. It's not mindblowing, but I really love it now and it's getting better with each listen.

[Samsara]

The poll is kinda limiting. I went with C, but its more C+/B- territory for me.

[Nekov]

I need to give it more that two listens. I would probably grade it a C right now though if given the chance I would vote for the obvious Kevin Moore option.

[Architeuthis]

I need to give it more that two listens. I would probably grade it a C right now though if given the chance I would vote for the obvious Kevin Moore option.

[cramx3]

Gave it an A, doesn't mean its perfect but its a good single.  I'd probably go A- or B+ in reality if we could be more granular something around a 88% I think is more around what I am thinking.  I really enjoy the song.

[Skeever]

C

[Polarbear]

B– or C+

Leaning to the latter, it's not bad and I'm still excited for the album.

[Zydar]

C - sufficient.

[Pound4aBrown]

I'd give it a B+, but since that was not an option, dropped it down to a solid B

[Nekov]

I need to give it more that two listens. I would probably grade it a C right now though if given the chance I would vote for the obvious Kevin Moore option.

I'm guessing by the fact that you put 3  that you are wondering how I've only listened to this song twice, why only a C, and what the hell is the Kevin Moore option. Am I right?

[SeRoX]

It's D for me.

+
*Clearer drum sounds comparing Mangini's era albums.
*Audible bass sound.

-
*Overproduced vocals. (Not that James is bad but the production is so bad.)
*Unnatural solo duelling between Jordan and John.
*It's more than just a resemblance that it sounds like Outcry, especially the first half.
*Clearer drum sound but yet again it's so ordinary nothing exciting.
*So generic guitar tones.
*I simply don't love Jordan solos anymore. They were great on Scenes and SDOIT but then... I mean they are so long and sounds out of place most of the time. Guess it's not my cup of tea.

[MasterLomaxus]

I voted C. It's generally a fairly typical and safe DT song. I wasn't fond of the production sound of the vocals, although it did almost blend in as a synthesizer or something at times...which was kind of neat. I actually really enjoyed the solo portion in the middle. 

This kind of reminds me of how I felt about A Rite of Passage when it was released, in that it was a decent song, but nothing that really caught my ear. Hopefully the rest of the album will make this one of, if not the least interesting song of the lot.

[lovethedrake]

I gave the song a B.     One thing I see in this song is actual ENERGY.     The instrumental section actually has a 90's DT feel and for me that is a wonderful return to form in that sense.   

I don't love the melody of the chorus, but the energy behind the playing makes it solid.  Especially if you just focus on the rhythm section. 

The song took me about 7 listens to latch on but it definitely grew on me.    I hope this is one of the worst songs on the album though... if it is, this could be a special album.     

Anyone else dying for another song?!   I sure am!

[Phoenix87x]

I gave it a D

Very strait forward. Not very memorable. This is the band that can write material that gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes, so a song like untethered angels leaves a lot to be desired.

[lonestar]

In 'Murica, a C is often classified as 'average', which is what the track is.

[Dublagent66]

Based on only 3 listens and the track sounding like they took an old homework assignment, switched a few things around and turned it in as something new just won't do.

I gave it a D.

[Madman Shepherd]

Dream Theater tends to release a more mainstream friendly song with enough prog to tide over the long-term fan base.  In some cases, like the Enemy Inside, I thought that was the album's weakest track. In other cases like with a Rite of Passage, that is one of my favorite tracks. This song so far gets a solid B from me. So as far as lead singles go, it's right in the middle but if it ends up being my least favorite on the album then I'm predicting the album will be pretty awesome.

[adamack]

I voted C, but more specifically, I'll give it a C+.

That's actually pretty good for a current-era DT single. Personally, I feel like their MM-era singles are among my least favs on their albums, with the exception of OtBoA and TEI. If UA ends up being the worst song on DoT, I think it could really be an amazing album.

[robwebster]

Before I clicked the thread, I decided I was putting an 8. Then I saw the letters and it threw me!

I clicked "A," probably because it sounds a bit like 8. It's probably more of a high B really, but I'm okay with being a little extra positive while the track's still got that new car smell.

[the_silent_man]

I'd say a B. It's a good, solid single. Nothing really new or making me too excited on it, but it's around par for their singles. The instrumental section I'd say is above par for a single, though - that rules!

Ranked, last few album singles:
1. On the backs of angels
2. Enemy inside/ untethered angel / moment of betrayal
3. Gift of music
4. Rite of passage / forsaken / constant motion / wither

[cramx3]

I clicked "A," probably because it sounds a bit like 8. It's probably more of a high B really, but I'm okay with being a little extra positive while the track's still got that new car smell.

Exactly how I felt.

[Quarter_Cask]

It's D for me.

+
*Clearer drum sounds comparing Mangini's era albums.
*Audible bass sound.

-
*Overproduced vocals. (Not that James is bad but the production is so bad.)
*Unnatural solo duelling between Jordan and John.
*It's more than just a resemblance that it sounds like Outcry, especially the first half.
*Clearer drum sound but yet again it's so ordinary nothing exciting.
*So generic guitar tones.
*I simply don't love Jordan solos anymore. They were great on Scenes and SDOIT but then... I mean they are so long and sounds out of place most of the time. Guess it's not my cup of tea.

+1