could people please stop saying that the title of the album is a reference to portnoy's leaving? in reality, we don't know, but most like it's a reference to the entire process that his leaving entailed. moving on, the search for a new drummer, selecting mangini, finding the new chemistry, etc. - i honestly dont think the ADCOE is only "about portnoy leaving."
also, i would like to be one of the few that actually defend the new title of the album. a bit predictable, perhaps, but it's a direct allusion as to how much the guys have had to go through this past year. we all knew that obviously that will be reflected in their music, and i for one sort of appreciate the openness of the title, despite not really liking it aesthetically.