Beware of the source, when DT is concerned I think most of us would agree that he has a somewhat... different taste when he ranks top DT songs/albums
Having read the review (thanks Hayden) I can see why people should be aware the source, though my reason to be wary of this review is that it's almost like he's sayig "meh." He seems to be saying a lot of what's been floating around the interwebs for months, in regards to Portnoy's leaving. And, if he's going to be spouting what's already been said about that, why does he not mention Mangini as a replacement? His review seems to be in love with JP and JR, with a little side action for JMX. The most dramatic turn of events for this release is the fact that they have a new drummer, wouldn't you say?
Beyond that, I'm wary of the review for the fact that he dissects each song, so it kinda ruins the surprise for me a bit. He does a good job of dissecting them without saying this song RULES, or this song BLOWS, so that's a plus. Though, as I was reading it I found myself kinda being led by the hand to each song, "This song is great, you'll like it. This song is so so, I didn't care for it much, you probably won't either."
I like that there is a review that doesn't totally pan the album for Portnoy's absence. But, honestly, I'd prefer to make up my own mind.