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How does On the Backs of Angels rate?

10 (high)
25 (7.5%)
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80 (24.1%)
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134 (40.4%)
7
58 (17.5%)
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20 (6%)
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11 (3.3%)
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1 (0.3%)
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0 (0%)
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Offline yorost

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On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« on: June 29, 2011, 09:58:01 AM »
Let's see the collective opinions running around these parts.  I'm leaving it free for people to change their ratings, so you can post your current thoughts if you want.

Ariich's latest ratings thread for comparison: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=23200.0
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2011, 09:58:37 AM »
9 so far, maybe even a 9.5, but I'm very tempted to change it to 10.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2011, 09:59:32 AM »
I say 8/10 after three listenings.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 09:59:37 AM »
I won't vote yet. It gets better and better every time i listen to it...  :biggrin:
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2011, 09:59:48 AM »
Conservatively, 8.  I'd vote higher, but I know I've got 'in-love-with-it-because-it's-new syndrome', so I'll wait til it matures a bit before giving it anything higher than 8.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2011, 10:02:48 AM »
Quote from: kartmaze2 on June 29, 2011, 09:59:37 AM
I won't vote yet. It gets better and better every time i listen to it...  :biggrin:
The poll lets you change your vote.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2011, 10:04:38 AM »
Quote from: Jaffa on June 29, 2011, 09:59:48 AM
Conservatively, 8.  I'd vote higher, but I know I've got 'in-love-with-it-because-it's-new syndrome', so I'll wait til it matures a bit before giving it anything higher than 8.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2011, 10:05:54 AM »
8 but growing growing...
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2011, 10:06:29 AM »
7 so far, but definitely pushing towards 8 on every listen.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2011, 10:06:41 AM »
Quote from: yorost on June 29, 2011, 10:02:48 AM
Quote from: kartmaze2 on June 29, 2011, 09:59:37 AM
I won't vote yet. It gets better and better every time i listen to it...  :biggrin:
The poll lets you change your vote.
Aha!

Well, then I voted 8/10 for now...  :)
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2011, 10:08:06 AM »
Really like it. Makes me really excited for the album, something that hasn't happened since 6doit!
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2011, 10:09:04 AM »
9, and aside from Pull Me Under it's easily the best DT single ever.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2011, 10:10:16 AM »
A solid 7 so far. Thats mostly because it's on youtube and I don't feel comfortable rating it too high or too low as YT can reduce quality.

But yeah, solid 7, great intro, love the way the choir sound enters. A tad euphoric.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2011, 10:10:37 AM »
Quote from: Perpetual Change on June 29, 2011, 10:09:04 AM
9, and aside from Pull Me Under it's easily the best DT single ever.

i dont think it's a single, i think they just wanted to release it first. maybe i'm wrong.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2011, 10:11:19 AM »
Quote from: olliemedsy on June 29, 2011, 10:10:37 AM
Quote from: Perpetual Change on June 29, 2011, 10:09:04 AM
9, and aside from Pull Me Under it's easily the best DT single ever.

i dont think it's a single, i think they just wanted to release it first. maybe i'm wrong.

Says single in the Youtube description. Also gives the album release date of September 13th.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2011, 10:12:19 AM »
6.  Good direction but the melodies are forgettable and weak.  Great instrumentals though, and the lack of a solo trade off worked in its benefit. 
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #16 on: June 29, 2011, 10:12:23 AM »
Somewhere around 9. It's such a good song.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #17 on: June 29, 2011, 10:12:47 AM »
7/10 for me.  I really like the song, but nothing really pulls out and grabs me after the instrumental section.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #18 on: June 29, 2011, 10:14:59 AM »
Solid 7.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #19 on: June 29, 2011, 10:17:24 AM »
7 as well
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #20 on: June 29, 2011, 10:17:56 AM »
I'll give it a solid 7/10.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #21 on: June 29, 2011, 10:18:36 AM »
8/10
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #22 on: June 29, 2011, 10:18:55 AM »
5/10
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #23 on: June 29, 2011, 10:20:26 AM »
Based on one listen, on youtube, with crappy headphones, at work, a solid 7. Imagine once I listen to it at home, I'll revisit to upgrade.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #24 on: June 29, 2011, 10:21:06 AM »
8/10
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #25 on: June 29, 2011, 10:21:11 AM »
Really want a non-youtube uncompressed version. I literally tried to listen to it with headphones at first and had to stop, ended up listening to it from my laptop speakers because it was less painful on my ears. Really hope it's not actually mastered like this.

I LOVE the song itself.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #26 on: June 29, 2011, 10:23:03 AM »
Gonna give it an 8 based on 3 spins.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #27 on: June 29, 2011, 10:23:44 AM »
Probably an 8 at the moment.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #28 on: June 29, 2011, 10:24:57 AM »
6/10.

EDIT: Changing it to 7/10. It could be an 8, but I am playing it safe for now.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #29 on: June 29, 2011, 10:33:11 AM »
In a weeks time when the shiny, new feel has worn off, I can see a lot of those 10's and 9's becoming 7's.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #30 on: June 29, 2011, 10:34:25 AM »
A solid 7 or 8 for me at this point. I listened once just to hear it, second to listen to the interplay and finally just to the drums. Can't wait for the album.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #31 on: June 29, 2011, 10:35:24 AM »
9 for me.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #32 on: June 29, 2011, 10:37:06 AM »
Quote from: JPX on June 29, 2011, 10:33:11 AM
In a weeks time when the shiny, new feel has worn off, I can see a lot of those 10's and 9's becoming 7's.
Of course you can, you're the only person that's voted below 6 so far.

I voted conservatively, and it looks like others did, too, if you read the posts.  Who knows where the ratings will settle over time.
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #33 on: June 29, 2011, 10:37:26 AM »
Quote from: JPX on June 29, 2011, 10:33:11 AM
In a weeks time when the shiny, new feel has worn off, I can see a lot of those 10's and 9's becoming 7's.

I agree, but at the same time, I can see some of those 7s becoming 8s or 9s.  
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Re: On the Backs of Angels ratings thread
« Reply #34 on: June 29, 2011, 10:44:24 AM »
Strong 8. It's not their best, but it's pretty damn good.
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