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When we will hear another single?
Despite the less-than-typical song lengths, do the new songs still have the signature sounds that DT is known for, past and present? Do the longer songs of the album still evoke an epic feel, even if they're under 10 minutes long? And do any of the songs sound like instant DT classics?
Do James’ vocals on the rest of the album have the same reverb effect like in UA? Or is it just that one song?
Quote from: fadetoblackdude7 on January 03, 2019, 01:59:25 PMDo James’ vocals on the rest of the album have the same reverb effect like in UA? Or is it just that one song?Rest of album? No. But there's effects where they wanted the vocals to have effects. It was a creative decision, like it or not.
Other than that; what do you want to know about the new album?
It sounds like, "ruk, ruk, ruk, ruk, ruk." Instead of the more pleasing kick drum sound of, "gzarruk, gzarruk, gzarruk, gzarruk."
There is a review in the new Decibel Magazine, but I'm not too fond of the review style. Everything has to be a simile, and the choices made describing certain tracks were just weird. Like - there's a Metallica-style track. So what simile is used? Enter Sandman. It's as though thats the only Metallica song the reviewer knows. Other than that; what do you want to know about the new album?
Noxon,1. What was your initial reaction to your first listen to the whole album?2. How many times have you listened to the album in total?3. How has the album grown? Is it getting better with each listen?4. Are there any songs that could have benefited from being longer allowing more room to breath and develop?Frank
This might be a subjective question but might be interesting nonetheless. Given that the album puts the emphasis on live feel, riffs and rocking attitude, do you still feel like the album is melodically rich and adventurous enough? That's one of the things that made The Astonishing so fantastic for me.
My first reaction was "this is fun!".
Quote from: The Letter M on January 03, 2019, 12:58:33 PMDespite the less-than-typical song lengths, do the new songs still have the signature sounds that DT is known for, past and present? Do the longer songs of the album still evoke an epic feel, even if they're under 10 minutes long? And do any of the songs sound like instant DT classics?I think D/T successfully manages to mix in enough of the familiar with new (for DT, not like groundbreaking stuff) stuff to keep everyone happy. It feels like a Dream Theater album through and through, focused more on the riffy and heavier side that we maybe know from albums like Awake and Train of Though, while still having a lot of prog-elements to it. The fact that they wrote the album in one sitting with the requirement that they should be able to perform it right there and then makes the album feel a lot more organic than some of the other DT albums (such as Systematic Chaos or Black Clouds). You can hear it in Untethered Angel - there's no extra rhythm guitar track covering the solos - the songs are possible to play without cheating with backing tracks.
Quote from: noxon on January 03, 2019, 09:55:05 AMThere is a review in the new Decibel Magazine, but I'm not too fond of the review style. Everything has to be a simile, and the choices made describing certain tracks were just weird. Like - there's a Metallica-style track. So what simile is used? Enter Sandman. It's as though thats the only Metallica song the reviewer knows. Other than that; what do you want to know about the new album?I would very much like to read that review, but I can't find it?? Could you give a link please?
But it is "a guitar album".
Quote from: Fritzinger on January 04, 2019, 08:23:39 AMQuote from: noxon on January 03, 2019, 09:55:05 AMThere is a review in the new Decibel Magazine, but I'm not too fond of the review style. Everything has to be a simile, and the choices made describing certain tracks were just weird. Like - there's a Metallica-style track. So what simile is used? Enter Sandman. It's as though thats the only Metallica song the reviewer knows. Other than that; what do you want to know about the new album?I would very much like to read that review, but I can't find it?? Could you give a link please?Search on Reddit
4. No. I personally do not get obsession to have very long songs.
Turns out I've got an extra ticket for the NYC show. Fifth row and pretty well center if anybody's interested in paying cost for it.
Quote from: YtseJamittaja on January 03, 2019, 12:54:03 PMWhen we will hear another single? Soon.
Quote from: noxon on January 03, 2019, 02:57:24 PMQuote from: YtseJamittaja on January 03, 2019, 12:54:03 PMWhen we will hear another single? Soon.How soon? Less than 4 weeks?
Is out of reach connected to pale blue dot in the same way WFS and LTL, FFH and BAI are?
Noxon, I'd like to know how you'd compare Mike's drum parts (playing, not the sound/tone) in DOT to with the previous MM era albums, specially DT12, which is his best, imo.
So I ask you, what is in your opinion the feature of Distance Over Time that makes it different from other DT records?
Quote from: dream75 on January 04, 2019, 12:40:43 PMQuote from: noxon on January 03, 2019, 02:57:24 PMQuote from: YtseJamittaja on January 03, 2019, 12:54:03 PMWhen we will hear another single? Soon.How soon? Less than 4 weeks?Definitely less than 7 weeks
Quote from: gzarruk on January 04, 2019, 09:12:05 AMNoxon, I'd like to know how you'd compare Mike's drum parts (playing, not the sound/tone) in DOT to with the previous MM era albums, specially DT12, which is his best, imo.I feel the drumming on D/T is inspired. It's engaging and fun - fits in with the mood. The bass and drums have to be much more active in creating diversity here as the guitar is so focused on riffs here.
Groovy riffs. This is a much more riff focused album than I think before.
Quote from: axeman90210 on January 04, 2019, 10:56:36 AMTurns out I've got an extra ticket for the NYC show. Fifth row and pretty well center if anybody's interested in paying cost for it.I still don't have a ticket, but my friend is extremely likely to be coming with me so I'd be interested if he drops out, but I wouldn't know that until much closer to the date (and we are waiting to closer to buy tickets since any decent seat has been sold).
Yes, Piano and Organ are the major types of sounds used on keys.
SeRoX is right!
SeRoX is DTF's JLB!
As usual, SeRoX is correct.