Waiting for this day since last monday when i heard the album at a RR listening party.
I have to say, i'm preatty happy for how well has been received this album so far.
To me, it does scream DREAM THEATER out and loud from start to finish, and while being a clear summary of what they've been in these wonderful 28 (28 right?) years, it's infused with so much energy and joy it makes you smile, and also with a couple of new really interesting things (e.g. IT orchestra section).
I don't want to repeat things that have been wrote a certain amount of time, but kudos to John Petrucci, a truly great person, a personality which is well reflected in his joy and excitement in playing after all these years...
Thanks DT for having made it again.
And thanks DTF for the ride, it has been a nice one once again!