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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6230 on: September 04, 2013, 06:50:39 AM »
From what I've heard it's pretty bad.  Lots of droning vocals with no hooks or standout passages.
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« Reply #6231 on: September 04, 2013, 07:04:52 AM »
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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6232 on: September 04, 2013, 07:57:14 AM »
New James interview: https://rockyourlife.fr/interview/english/dream-theater-19-08-13

Interesting information about the lyrical content of the album. Also revealed is that JMX wrote "Surrender to Reason," and James did not write any lyrics this time around.

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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6233 on: September 04, 2013, 07:59:46 AM »
Wondering if this will be the third straight week with no major news, snippets, etc.

Ah well, we're getting pretty close now. Soon enough we'll all be hearing it in full.

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Also as if I needed another reason to look forward to Surrender to Reason, now we know JMX wrote it! :caffeine:
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« Reply #6234 on: September 04, 2013, 08:00:29 AM »
The link doesn't seem to be working.
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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6235 on: September 04, 2013, 08:04:54 AM »
So if my calculations are correct, if JMX wrote one, and JLB wrote none, and there are 2 instrumentals, JP wrote lyrics for 6 songs?
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« Reply #6236 on: September 04, 2013, 08:08:07 AM »
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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6237 on: September 04, 2013, 08:09:03 AM »
Was JLB demoted?

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« Reply #6238 on: September 04, 2013, 08:18:31 AM »
Seems a bit of a shame, after he'd gone on record as saying he was very keen to write more lyrics on the next album. Wonder how that went down.

One of my favourite things about Petrucci Theater is how every single band member has a voice. Rudess is no longer the "hired gun," John Myung has a lot to contribute, and Mangini is set to absolutely floor us in drum world this time round. Brilliant to have JM back in the lyrical mix, but it's a bit of a shame that James hasn't had anything to add this album, for whatever reason.

ETA: Aha! Thing's loaded. It's cos he just did his solo album. That makes sense. Excellent! I'm happy with that answer.

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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6239 on: September 04, 2013, 08:46:13 AM »
I'm definitely hoping that they'll transition from FAS straight into TEI as the first song they play. That would be awesome and a good way to get the crowd pumped up.
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« Reply #6240 on: September 04, 2013, 08:48:22 AM »
From the interview:



Do you think it'll be a part of BTV's lyrics?

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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6241 on: September 04, 2013, 08:52:23 AM »
From the interview:



Do you think it'll be a part of BTV's lyrics?

I think some variation of that will probably make it into the song. I don't know if it'll be that precisely.


Am I the only one who's so happy that James listens to Switchfoot and Two Door Cinema Club? :squee:
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« Reply #6242 on: September 04, 2013, 08:58:36 AM »
Was JLB demoted?

no. in the interview he states he didn't want to write any this time because he felt fulfilled writing lyrics for his latest solo album which was going on at the same time, even tho JP asked him to.

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« Reply #6243 on: September 04, 2013, 09:18:44 AM »
I can see the interview now. His head was still into 'solo' album headspace so he backed away. Interesting.

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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6244 on: September 04, 2013, 09:27:21 AM »
So if my calculations are correct, if JMX wrote one, and JLB wrote none, and there are 2 instrumentals, JP wrote lyrics for 6 songs?
Or some JR/MM lyrics? :O

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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6245 on: September 04, 2013, 09:30:59 AM »
So if my calculations are correct, if JMX wrote one, and JLB wrote none, and there are 2 instrumentals, JP wrote lyrics for 6 songs?
Or some JR/MM lyrics? :O

I'd love to see them contributing lyrics and add some variety, although I personally think the chances of that are very low.
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« Reply #6246 on: September 04, 2013, 09:31:33 AM »
So if my calculations are correct, if JMX wrote one, and JLB wrote none, and there are 2 instrumentals, JP wrote lyrics for 6 songs?
Or some JR/MM lyrics? :O

Yeah. Songs about electronics and math. :tup

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« Reply #6247 on: September 04, 2013, 09:34:51 AM »
New James interview: https://rockyourlife.fr/interview/english/dream-theater-19-08-13

Interesting information about the lyrical content of the album. Also revealed is that JMX wrote "Surrender to Reason," and James did not write any lyrics this time around.

 :'(

James has written some of my favorite lyrics in the band's catalog.

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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6248 on: September 04, 2013, 09:36:24 AM »
So if my calculations are correct, if JMX wrote one, and JLB wrote none, and there are 2 instrumentals, JP wrote lyrics for 6 songs?
Or some JR/MM lyrics? :O

Yeah. Songs about electronics and math. :tup

Well we know Mangini's lyrics would have a really cool toooooooneeeee. :neverusethis:
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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6249 on: September 04, 2013, 09:38:22 AM »
Great interview! :tup James mentioned 6 bands I've never heard of, he's such a hipster... :lol
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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6250 on: September 04, 2013, 09:39:44 AM »
It's really weird that JLB mentioned the Cleveland kidnappings because they found the guy dead in his cell this morning
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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6251 on: September 04, 2013, 09:41:05 AM »
James mentioned 6 bands I've never heard of, he's such a hipster... :lol

I got so excited because I've heard all but two of those bands. It's like we have some kind of connection! :heart


It's really weird that JLB mentioned the Cleveland kidnappings because they found the guy dead in his cell this morning

I wasn't sure if he was referring to those. Definitely coincidental timing. :mehlin
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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6252 on: September 04, 2013, 09:44:35 AM »
Yeah, I think he was at least.

I guess you could say it's a dramatic turn of events.......
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« Reply #6253 on: September 04, 2013, 09:53:24 AM »
Well, that was a cool interview with James, we got a little more discussion around the songs themselves! No JLB lyrics kinda stinks, but I wouldn't read into it at all, he clearly stated that he wrote enough lyrics for his solo record and he felt comfortable taking a step back from writing lyrics on the new DT because of that.

Really looking forward to hearing "Surrender to Reason" now more than ever!

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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6254 on: September 04, 2013, 10:11:18 AM »
New James interview: https://rockyourlife.fr/interview/english/dream-theater-19-08-13

Interesting information about the lyrical content of the album. Also revealed is that JMX wrote "Surrender to Reason," and James did not write any lyrics this time around.

 :'(

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^ this, but I am beyond psyched by his description of Surrender To Reason.

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« Reply #6255 on: September 04, 2013, 10:21:28 AM »
"Dream Theater // John & James Answer Your Questions Part 2" just posted on RR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HndNXkeZQr8

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« Reply #6256 on: September 04, 2013, 10:25:00 AM »
THE GUYS ARE HAVING GREAT FUN !!! and we are as well  :biggrin:

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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6257 on: September 04, 2013, 10:34:18 AM »
The background music interferes with JP's answers especially at around 2:35... the guitar solo literally demands attention over JP's words, you get sucked in the song

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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6258 on: September 04, 2013, 10:53:24 AM »
Spoiler alert for those who don't want to hear The Enemy Inside just yet, it's played throughout the video.

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« Reply #6259 on: September 04, 2013, 11:18:53 AM »
"Dream Theater // John & James Answer Your Questions Part 2" just posted on RR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HndNXkeZQr8

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Re: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - COVER ART/TRACK LIST on p. 5
« Reply #6260 on: September 04, 2013, 11:31:53 AM »
I find these videos very entertaining. It's really fun to hear JP and JLP messin around.

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« Reply #6261 on: September 04, 2013, 11:34:39 AM »
It'd be interesting to see some Rudess/Mangini lyrics, maybe with Petrucci helping them (IIRC I remember JMX saying Petrucci usually helped him)

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« Reply #6262 on: September 04, 2013, 11:40:26 AM »
I just loved how John described The Illumination Theory on that video! :metal

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« Reply #6263 on: September 04, 2013, 11:53:50 AM »
I belive it's pretty much accepted that the album will definitely rock. And that without hearing more than one song. :D
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« Reply #6264 on: September 04, 2013, 12:24:18 PM »
Is there a link that works in Germany?