Speaking of which, what were the 9 songs included in the promo of the album (if that can be answered)?
With all that has been revealed by this point, I don't see why not. I mean, we have reviews that discuss the tracks. So I will include a bit of detail.
1. Descent of the NOMACS -- NOMAC noise as an intro to the album. It makes sense. Not a big, bombastic opening. Just sound effects to set the stage.
2. Dystopian Overture -- This is the true "opening" of the album. What can I say? It is an overture. DT have written some nice overtures, and this may just be their best. Lots of interesting new sounds I am not used to hearing from DT. The choir really adds a lot to the atmosphere.
3. The Gift of Music -- You all have heard it.
4. Lord Nafaryus -- Oh, just...YES! Nice military march-y type theme going throughout. Very appropriate to the subject matter. There is a palpable Queen influence here, especially in the vocal department. It is big. It is grand sounding. It is just a lot of fun.
5. A Savior in the Square - When Your Time Has Come -- LOTS of really cool parts in this one. This is one of those songs that has cool themes show up, and then moves on to something else. It does that frequently, but seamlessly. Really nice track from start to finish. And, for this album, a long track. The opening, to me, has a Count of Tuscany vibe.
6. Chosen -- Soaring ballad with great vocals and piano work. For the most part, I prefer DT's heavier songs to their "ballady" type songs. But they have written some incredibly strong ones in the Mangini era, and this is another one.
7. Moment of Betrayal -- You all have heard this one, too. I really like it. Piano, dat riff!, ...soaring vocals from James. Yeah, it just works.
8. The Path That Divides -- Major plot point seems to happen here. I can tell that even without having the whole story. The music is dark and moody. Nice track.
9. Our New World -- Major ear worm. Many will have the chorus stuck in their heads the week after release, I guarantee it.