[quote author=Enigmachine link=topic=38986.msg1856760#msg1856760 date=1409761231
However I still think this is a great album, and a step in the right direction considering the more consise song lengths, improved (if still cheesy) lyrics and a more song-oriented approach. Additionally, there is some thing I've noticed with some DT albums: they work on some complaints of the previous album and sometimes overdo it.
-'ADTOE' complaints were mainly (I'm talking in general, not just here) that it had too many ballads, weak sound and merely good drumming.
-This album turned out to have more heaviness, an overwhelming sound and Mangini "unleashed".
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I'm curious to know why many people claim that ADToE sounded weak, with too many ballads.
I personally think that the album is very heavy.
OTBoA, BMUBMD, LNF, BITS, and Outcry all have main parts with very heavy riffs, and tons of energy throughout.
BAI has the breakdown section which is really high-energy.
The remaining 3 songs, FFH, TITL, and BTS are very light ballads. But still, 6 of the 9 songs are generally heavy and energetic.