Author Topic: Dream Theater self titled album discussion - [SPOILER FREE DISCUSSION ONLY] (Read 911964 times)

Notaclue · « **Reply #6510 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:17:59 PM »

Just gonna leave this right here... https://www.dtnorway.com/2013/09/dream-theater-dream-theater-2013-english-review/

aXygnus · « **Reply #6511 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:30:48 PM »

So it's in english after all. And I have to pay my hired norwegian for nothing.

THANKS A LOT, NOXON

Kotowboy · « **Reply #6512 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:33:57 PM »

Great review !

SystematicThought · « **Reply #6513 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:47:10 PM »

Can someone make the Along for the Ride lyrics less blurry from the review?

I loved it, great read!

Flacracker · « **Reply #6514 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:48:35 PM »

I like to believe that Mangini is so good at drums that they sound triggered. Maybe it is true...

Jaffa · « **Reply #6515 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:50:49 PM »

From The Bigger Picture section of the song-by-song analysis:

"This is perfection. It’s a prog metal power ballad done right."

And then, later, "And yet, this is probably still my least favorite track on this album"

...

Also, 'space alien choir synth'?

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #6516 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:51:32 PM »

Great review, noxon. Really looking forward to this now.

goo-goo · « **Reply #6517 on:** September 08, 2013, 06:57:21 PM »

Thanks Noxon for the review. Very excited to hear the album!

Jaffa · « **Reply #6518 on:** September 08, 2013, 07:04:24 PM »

I think at this point Surrender to Reason is the song I'm most looking forward to, with Illumination Theory being a close second. Though I'm pretty damn excited about The Looking Glass and Enigma Machine as well. And also the rest of the album.

Daso · « **Reply #6519 on:** September 08, 2013, 07:20:20 PM »

Fuck. I can't even focus into being excited about something in particular at this point. I just can't wait until the 24th!

Tis BOOLsheet · « **Reply #6520 on:** September 08, 2013, 07:24:47 PM »

Seems like a pretty comprehensive review.

One question though: after you had written your initial review, what did you go back to add or edit, if anything?

CharlesPL · « **Reply #6521 on:** September 08, 2013, 08:01:19 PM »

Great review,It was a pleasure;)

m0hawk · « **Reply #6522 on:** September 08, 2013, 09:29:32 PM »

That's one hell of a detailed review, dude. Thanks for the thorough analysis!

Shadow2222 · « **Reply #6523 on:** September 08, 2013, 09:41:58 PM »

Very detailed and thorough review, Noxon. Thanks

Mosh · « **Reply #6524 on:** September 08, 2013, 10:22:26 PM »

Quote from: Tis BOOLsheet on September 08, 2013, 05:33:37 PM

Quote from: TheOutlawXanadu on September 08, 2013, 05:26:49 PM
Not sure if this has been seen, but here's the Amazon review:

Quote
Dream Theater's 2013 self-titled opus is a masterpiece of ambition, adventure and redefined purpose. Dream Theater heralds an exceptionally energized and profoundly dynamic emergent chapter for the melodic, progressive and consistently heavy masters of hard rock invention. Dream Theater is a name synonymous with the penultimate synthesis of studied expertise and relentless creative passion. It is an album that at once recalls the brilliant hallmarks that have made the band icons to fellow musicians and hard rock fans alike, while simultaneously a bold declaration of a future yet to come.

Dream Theater serves as both entry-point for curious newcomers and shining beacon to longtime devotees. It is a landmark statement befitting of not only the band's multiple milestones, but of their increasing prowess, perseverance and overall fulfillment from creating diverse, nuanced and atmospheric compositions. Evocative, transcendent, genre-defining and as hungry as ever, Dream Theater's music is as timeless as the dozen-album strong discography and more than 25 years of performing would suggest, while alternately ever-advancing toward new horizons.

Essentially tells you as much as that Premier Guitar review...absolutely nothing.

Those are really only meant to give a vague description of the band and album.

Meatrose · « **Reply #6525 on:** September 09, 2013, 12:57:43 AM »

Damn, I saw that the review was posted just as I was about to go to bed last night so I figured I should hold off and read it today instead. Now I'm regretting that decision... the site seems to be down.

Petruccinator12 · « **Reply #6526 on:** September 09, 2013, 01:13:21 AM »

Damn...I cannot open the review!!!

Bertielee · « **Reply #6527 on:** September 09, 2013, 01:20:55 AM »

Quote from: Petruccinator12 on September 09, 2013, 01:13:21 AM

Damn...I cannot open the review!!!

Neither can I. The page just won't load.

B.Lee

noxon · « **Reply #6528 on:** September 09, 2013, 01:27:11 AM »

Server is having some issues, it'll hopefully be up again soon.

Petruccinator12 · « **Reply #6529 on:** September 09, 2013, 01:40:33 AM »

Yep..I am already reading it =)

Meatrose · « **Reply #6530 on:** September 09, 2013, 02:00:23 AM »

Finally got to read it all. Nice review, noxon.

Onno · « **Reply #6531 on:** September 09, 2013, 02:04:10 AM »

Great review noxon

eviljust · « **Reply #6532 on:** September 09, 2013, 02:06:57 AM »

damn I can't load the page

Estiui · « **Reply #6533 on:** September 09, 2013, 02:08:09 AM »

Nice review noxon, now the hype is overwhelming. Some things I won't like in the new album, though.

N4Player · « **Reply #6534 on:** September 09, 2013, 03:49:45 AM »

Another thank you to noxon for the detailed review. Given that I love TEI and that BC&SL is my favourite DT album, DT12 may very well be right up my alley in terms of what appeals to me personally in DT's music. I am even that much more excited by the review. With something as diverse as the DT catalogue, even a middle tier album is a gem. So many people on this forum name albums over 10 years old from the band as their faves, and have been disappointed by numerous recent efforts. Yet they support the band and continue to buy the albums. That's a real testament to the overall quality of DT's music and there is always something in each album for everyone.

Nihil-Morari · « **Reply #6535 on:** September 09, 2013, 04:01:10 AM »

So any word on how late the new track will be premiering?

liran95 · « **Reply #6536 on:** September 09, 2013, 04:55:23 AM »

Well, according to noxon the deluxe CD+DVD has a glued booklet. What a shame $:-\$

Cyclopssss · « **Reply #6537 on:** September 09, 2013, 04:57:11 AM »

I think I won´t listen to any new snippes/tracks until the cd comes out. I want to experience the whole thing.

Mosh · « **Reply #6538 on:** September 09, 2013, 05:35:34 AM »

Quote from: liran95 on September 09, 2013, 04:55:23 AM

Well, according to noxon the deluxe CD+DVD has a glued booklet. What a shame $:-\$

They really need to cut that out. Digipaks are cool but gluing the booklet makes no sense.

wolfking · « **Reply #6539 on:** September 09, 2013, 05:38:31 AM »

Quote from: liran95 on September 09, 2013, 04:55:23 AM

Well, according to noxon the deluxe CD+DVD has a glued booklet. What a shame $:-\$

This confirms me getting the standard edition.

Bertielee · « **Reply #6540 on:** September 09, 2013, 01:49:07 PM »

Quote from: N4Player on September 09, 2013, 03:49:45 AM

So many people on this forum name albums over 10 years old from the band as their faves, and have been disappointed by numerous recent efforts. Yet they support the band and continue to buy the albums. That's a real testament to the overall quality of DT's music and there is always something in each album for everyone.

Exactly! You put the words into my mouth. I've been a fan for 20 years and have been disappointed by DT's latest releases (except ADToE), but I will continue buying their albums for the one simple reason that they are Dream Theater. My favorite band.

B.Lee

Kotowboy · « **Reply #6541 on:** September 09, 2013, 02:00:04 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on September 09, 2013, 05:38:31 AM

Quote from: liran95 on September 09, 2013, 04:55:23 AM
Well, according to noxon the deluxe CD+DVD has a glued booklet. What a shame $:-\$

This confirms me getting the standard edition.

That and I can't play 5.1

Lucien · « **Reply #6542 on:** September 09, 2013, 03:03:25 PM »

ALONG FOR THE RIDE IS AMAZING.

Dacling · « **Reply #6543 on:** September 09, 2013, 03:30:21 PM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on September 09, 2013, 02:00:04 PM

Quote from: wolfking on September 09, 2013, 05:38:31 AM
Quote from: liran95 on September 09, 2013, 04:55:23 AM
Well, according to noxon the deluxe CD+DVD has a glued booklet. What a shame $:-\$

This confirms me getting the standard edition.

That and I can't play 5.1

According to Noxon's review the Dvd has a stereo mix also and that is the best version. Less compression thanks to the better quality and still playable for those without 5.1.

Nefarius · « **Reply #6544 on:** September 09, 2013, 04:34:18 PM »

Quote from: Dacling on September 09, 2013, 03:30:21 PM

According to Noxon's review the Dvd has a stereo mix also and that is the best version. Less compression thanks to the better quality and still playable for those without 5.1.

That's pretty much the last chance for some halfway decent audio quality.

BTW does anyone know if those who preordered the album will get the download version of AFTR just like we got TEI?

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Nef

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