So I decided to give Dystopia another shot, considering I've bought the album FIVE FUCKING TIMES (I finally got the sticker though) and I have to say... My opinion hasn't change a whole lot. The riffs are largely uninspired, as are the drums, which sound lifeless. Boiling Point is still silly, but not as bad as Days of Rage. I still don't understand how Equilibrium's vocal melodies slipped past Jon, as the verses are basically Anthem's but sped up. Positives: I actually think Stu sounds his best (in Iced Earth) on this album. I criticized him a lot when it came out for his Barlowisms, but he's honestly gotten worse, although the albums have gotten better. Dystopia. Anguish of Youth, V, Dark City, Soylent Green, Iron Will, and Tragedy and Triumph are all good songs. Days of Rage is horrible, Anthem is just OK, as is End of innocence, and Equilibrium is Eh. Aside from the verses, I forgot what it sounded like. It's still at the bottom of the catalog, with Crucible still beating it out. Too bad there aren't any live versions to choose over the sterile studio versions. Yes, I'm aware of Live in Ancient Kourion. It's terrible, and not just because of Stu. Jon may like playing on tempo, but live it sounds slower, and they muted the crowd!