This one's incredible folks! I listened to it yesterday at 11 on my phone while I was in line to ride the Diamondback roller coaster at Kings Island.
After having a day to digest it, I think musically it's one of the best things JR has ever done with the band. You could tell it was very Jordan-lead. Kinda felt like LTE meets Rhythm of Time in parts. The piano solo was incredible, and I expect to hear more piano on the album. The Korg Kronos has some amazing grands on it, and I know that Jordan uses Synthology's Ivory software. I think we are in store for Jordan's best album with DT.
JLB disappointed me at first. I wanted to hear soaring vocals, crazy highs, very memorable lines. But now after many listens, I understand how fitting his vocals are to this song. The last few albums, DT have made some really great choruses such as ANTR, AROP, Wither, Forsaken, etc... and this one is just as good. This album will have a much more controlled JLB, and not a JLtryingtobehetfieldB.
JMX had some incredibe lines in the song, was audible, and even had a mini solo!!! This really does remind me of IAW era JMX. I can't wait to see how much he influenced this album!!!
JP rocked this thing from the beginning! The intro was very interesting, and his solo was tasteful!! I'm in a post-hardcore band, and something I've been turned on to the last year or so is breakdowns. Near the end, it almost feels like a breakdown, which was really cool! I was simply impressed with his performance.
Mike blew me away. I knew he was going to come in and not miss a beat with the band, but it was the little things that made the difference. For example, the wind chimes during the JR solo, the incredible ride part around 3:00, and the beginning!!!! I just love everything he brings to the band!
Overall, this is an excellent song. If this song is any indication of what the album will be like, then we are in store for one of their greatest of all time. Each member seems simply inspired, and fresh! I was excited for the album before the single, but now I'm freakin j'in my p's!! I can't wait to hear the rest of it!!!