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« Reply #2765 on: February 11, 2019, 01:47:10 PM »
One thing that impresses me about the reviews so far is that none of them point to the 3 pre-released songs as highlights of the album. The reviews make it seem like the songs get even more interesting after track 3, in which case it's very exciting
Agreed!  :tup
this actually is my theory as well (and I hoped for this to happen too, I'm not saying tracks 1-3 are bad by any means, I like these too)
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« Reply #2766 on: February 11, 2019, 01:48:59 PM »
And reviews seem to love At Wit's End more than PBD. Personally I feel At Wit's End is going to end up instant favourite on my list.
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« Reply #2767 on: February 11, 2019, 01:50:53 PM »
One thing that impresses me about the reviews so far is that none of them point to the 3 pre-released songs as highlights of the album. The reviews make it seem like the songs get even more interesting after track 3, in which case it's very exciting
Agreed!  :tup
this actually is my theory as well (and I hoped for this to happen too, I'm not saying tracks 1-3 are bad by any means, I like these too)

Yup, this is how I felt it would wind up as well.  These singles have been solid, but this is going to be just the tip of the iceberg.

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« Reply #2768 on: February 11, 2019, 01:56:38 PM »
I'm not sure how it is a "theory," since almost everybody who has listened to the album says that, although the first three songs are really good, what comes after is even stronger.
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« Reply #2769 on: February 11, 2019, 02:01:44 PM »
I'm not sure how it is a "theory," since almost everybody who has listened to the album says that, although the first three songs are really good, what comes after is even stronger.
that has to do with the fact that I had this in mind before I read the fan club reviews (or any reviews for that matter) and right after I listened to FITL for the first time. I'm aware that my choice of words might have been odd.
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« Reply #2770 on: February 11, 2019, 06:55:05 PM »
The rest of the album potentially being even better than Fall into the Light has me even more excited for this album

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« Reply #2771 on: February 11, 2019, 07:18:03 PM »
One thing that impresses me about the reviews so far is that none of them point to the 3 pre-released songs as highlights of the album. The reviews make it seem like the songs get even more interesting after track 3, in which case it's very exciting

Well it would really be hard for them to be less interesting, unfortunately. Really looking forward to hearing BW, AWE, and PBD.

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« Reply #2772 on: February 11, 2019, 08:54:42 PM »
First listen Paralyzed didn't do much for me..but I went and listened to some of the Grammy winners music from all genres ..and then went back to Paralyzed ...and damn it's a great song...along with FITL and UA...THANK GOD FOR DREAM THEATER

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« Reply #2773 on: February 12, 2019, 02:49:43 AM »
The rest of the album potentially being even better than Fall into the Light has me even more excited for this album

Yes, I actually love how the songs so far worked fine as great teasers for a coherent really nice DT sound. Can't wait to listen to the full song. Specially At Wit's End and PBD!

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« Reply #2774 on: February 12, 2019, 04:59:28 AM »
So seems like Dream Theater are coming to Greece after 8 years.
My review is also up, unfortunately for you it's in greek and didn't have the time to translate it.
You may read it with google translate help here: https://www.rocking.gr/reviews/album/Dream-Theater-Distance-Over-Time/8220

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« Reply #2775 on: February 12, 2019, 05:27:07 AM »
So seems like Dream Theater are coming to Greece after 8 years.
My review is also up, unfortunately for you it's in greek and didn't have the time to translate it.
You may read it with google translate help here: https://www.rocking.gr/reviews/album/Dream-Theater-Distance-Over-Time/8220

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« Reply #2776 on: February 12, 2019, 05:43:46 AM »


If they don't add up Turkey dates soon I'll come to Greece. See you.  :tup
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They really should, Istanbul was very loyal to DT in terms of attendance in 2009 and then in 2017.

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« Reply #2777 on: February 12, 2019, 05:45:45 AM »


If they don't add up Turkey dates soon I'll come to Greece. See you.  :tup

They really should, Istanbul was very loyal to DT in terms of attendance in 2009 and then in 2017.
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« Reply #2778 on: February 12, 2019, 06:06:30 AM »
I don't know of this has been shared already. UA tutorial by JP.

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« Reply #2779 on: February 12, 2019, 08:05:12 AM »
So seems like Dream Theater are coming to Greece after 8 years.
My review is also up, unfortunately for you it's in greek and didn't have the time to translate it.
You may read it with google translate help here: https://www.rocking.gr/reviews/album/Dream-Theater-Distance-Over-Time/8220

"...will surely cause a lot of headbanging even to the most reluctant."

I'm sure this didn't translate perfectly, but it created a beautiful image of a person nervously standing at a concert thinking, "I don't know if headbanging is such a good idea"

"Rudess is also very cuddly, based on few (and good) sounds and not many blues"

Petrucci is often compared to a Grizzly Bear. Google Translate has now turned Jordan into a Teddy Bear  :rollin

Mistranslations aside, this was an excellent review. Great job! So far all the reviews seem to have the same general sentiment: DT is not reinventing the wheel, but they are adding a solid piece to their storied discography. And I couldn't be more excited.
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« Reply #2780 on: February 12, 2019, 09:38:19 AM »
Well, just got an email from Century Media saying:

"Thank you for pre-ordering a copy of Dream Theater's Distance Over Time Collector's CD Box Set. We are writing to let you know the release date for this title has been moved to March 1, 2019. Your order is now expected to ship on or around February 27, 2019. "

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« Reply #2781 on: February 12, 2019, 09:58:47 AM »
This is just poor planning on the labels part.  Now we have to wait an additional week to get our delivery.  They should now send us a download link on release day.

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« Reply #2782 on: February 12, 2019, 10:05:39 AM »
This is just poor planning on the labels part.  Now we have to wait an additional week to get our delivery.  They should now send us a download link on release day.

Frank

I hope so as well. I dont think its the label, it might be Century Media not getting shipments available till then.
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« Reply #2783 on: February 12, 2019, 10:12:53 AM »
Hope this isn't a repeat of the Astonishing fiasco lol  :biggrin:

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« Reply #2784 on: February 12, 2019, 10:40:45 AM »
Hope this isn't a repeat of the Astonishing fiasco lol  :biggrin:

Its not like they have to 3D print a really detailed NOMAC.
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« Reply #2785 on: February 12, 2019, 10:52:54 AM »
Hope this isn't a repeat of the Astonishing fiasco lol  :biggrin:

Its not like they have to 3D print a really detailed NOMAC.
Realize that.....Just making light of the situation  ;)

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« Reply #2786 on: February 12, 2019, 11:30:27 AM »
I called Century Media and they confirmed that the deluxe box sets are delayed till 3/1.  They had a vendor issue that caused the delay.  So those of us that bought the deluxe now have to wait an additional week to get the release.  I asked if there is any download that will be provided and they told me that unless the package came with a download, which i don't think it did, we will not be getting it on release day.

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« Reply #2787 on: February 12, 2019, 11:47:03 AM »
This is unfortunate, but at least it'll be available on all streaming platforms (and I assume YouTube as well) - so you're not all lost. I know everything has been printed already, and it's been sitting in warehouses ready to ship for while, so I dunno why it's being delayed for Century Media...

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« Reply #2788 on: February 12, 2019, 11:49:50 AM »
They did not give any specifics as to the exact reason for the delay.  I also see that the art book versions are also delayed.  Maybe this was the reason.

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« Reply #2789 on: February 12, 2019, 11:54:31 AM »
This is weird. I ordered two other box sets from two other bands that were both delayed by a week after the release date. One of them was an incredibly small band and the box set was only limited to 100 copies. I doubt they'veeven sold half.  The other band a little smaller than DT. Weird coincidence.

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« Reply #2790 on: February 12, 2019, 01:09:55 PM »
Box sets are usually delayed. I ordered Coheed's Unheavenly Creatures Box Set and I received it 3 weeks after album release.
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« Reply #2791 on: February 12, 2019, 01:27:37 PM »
Listened to the first 3 songs in album order and am pumped. Fall Into The Lights ending makes me pumped for hearing the intro to Barstool Warrior for the first time.
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« Reply #2792 on: February 12, 2019, 01:45:35 PM »
I pre-ordered the art book version, but haven't received any email from the Inside Out Store about delays. But after reading some of your post now I've made some precautions and sent an email to them and asked about potential shipping delays.

So I'll just have to wait and see what kind of response I get.
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« Reply #2793 on: February 12, 2019, 03:35:37 PM »
You know what?

I had a hard time sleeping last night. I put earbuds in and listened to the 3 released tracks in order (UA, P, FITL) and it clicked with me. They sound good listening to them all together. I enjoyed listening to them together more than I have listening to the songs on their own.

Production (sound mix) is great also. Probably the one I like the most in the Mangini era.

I'm looking forward to the 22nd.

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« Reply #2794 on: February 13, 2019, 01:06:34 AM »
I preordered the artbook from Insideout's shop too, and haven't received any emails about delays as well. Well, sooner or later it will arrive, I hope.

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« Reply #2796 on: February 13, 2019, 04:54:08 AM »
All these good reviews means I have to buy my tickets now. Cause, I feel, once the album is released. The remaining seats will be bought up.
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« Reply #2797 on: February 13, 2019, 05:58:28 AM »
Album pre-ordered. Can't wait for next Friday! All three singles are definitely growers, and have grown on me.

Although I say that...I really really hope the delays mentioned above don't apply to all the versions.

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« Reply #2798 on: February 13, 2019, 06:07:06 AM »
I think the delays are only for the art book version and the deluxe box edition.

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« Reply #2799 on: February 13, 2019, 12:14:43 PM »
Seems like LaserCD got a few more copies of the Artbook. Just ordered mine.

https://www.lasercd.com/cd/distance-over-time-artbook-preorder