It's the 11th DT album that i have been waiting for,since i first (SFAM) i discovered and loved the band!
The feeling is always the same (well,maybe after Systematic Chaos i had been dissapointed)
I always go back to that period,late '99,when i first listened to Scenes.
Then the wait for SDoIT,ToT,where i didn't have internet at home and i used to go to internet cafes to learn everything about the new DT album.
I always look forward to anything i can learn about the writing/recording/mixing etc.
Band members intervies,snippets from the actual material,etc.
As for DT 15,i can't predict what they have come up with this time,but i know what i want to hear from them.
Some really melodic prog music,surprising riffs and choruses,and unpredictable overall.
A dark epic song,like Finally Free or In the Name of God.
A very fresh sounding 8 string song.
And JP trying new things on guitar,but returning to his 90's melodic self.
Maybe i want too much,but hey,we all can dream.
Mike Mangini update about unrelenting material sounds really really promising to my ears.
And as difficult as it may seem for them to rediscover their musical identity after so many years,
i do believe they 'owe' us,and can deliver,a really top album,like I&W and SFAM.
Also,to not forget new LTE!
The passage of time is a beautiful song,brought me back memories,and even some tears to my eyes.
JR atmospheric passages and JP solos shine and make me happy about the entire album.
2 DT albums in the same year?2021 is going to be a great year,right from the get go!