I totally understand why someone would preserve their ears for an optimal listening experience when the album comes out. You may also wish to try the following.
1) Earmuffs
You may have heard it takes three weeks to develop a habit. But I say to you, six weeks will turn a habit into a lifestyle. Put on these earmuffs today - don't delay. Why? This will "purify" your hearing, so to speak. When you reach the end of the sixth week, remove the headphones and immediately play the album. The sound of Dream Theater will refresh you like a cool waterfall, awakening your senses with the sound of music.
2) 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound System
You may have heard that CDs are greater than MP3s, and vinyl records are greater than CDs. But I say to you, the surround sound experience is the greatest of them all. When you play in stereo, you are but a casual movie-goer voyeur viewing a projection on a screen. But when you play in surround, you are on the set. Swords clash and arrows fwip all around you. Don't be afraid to crawl inside the music. Surround sound is the only way you can become one with Dream Theater.
3) Juice Cleanse
You may think this is an odd bit of advice. Why, you may ask, is this relevant to my listening experience of a new album? Thou hypocrite. Dost thou know that this Dream Theater is the greatest of all? You listen to no mere album by no mere progressive metal band. When you tread on holy ground, you must be pure. Purge the poison from your body with the Toxin Flush, a powerful blend of juiced apples, spinach, kale, parsley, and ginger. Bring radiance to your face with The Glow, a complex drink based on a variety of fruits and vegetables with a base of oranges, carrots, and cucumber. You say you want an optimal listening experience? You must prepare yourself for an optimal listening experience.
These three things will plunge you into an ocean of ecstasy. Happy listening.
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