So many amazing moments on this album.
Vocal favorite so far:
All my natural instincts
Are begging me to stop
But somehow I carry on
Heading for the top
A physical absurdity
A tremendous mental game
Helping me to understand exactly who I am
Favorite song so far: whew...tough. More than one.
Awaken The Master
A View From The Top Of The World
Answering The Call
Favorite Riff:
14:03 of AVFtToTW...yeah, that one! I wish it was five minutes longer.
Favorite Rhythmic Mangini/Myung insanity:
Every damn song!
Also, Invisible Monster is WAAAAY better for me now. I love it.
No weak tracks. For a very brief moment I find myself wanting to hit the fast forward button about 3/4 through Sleeping Giant but then
things change up and I'm good again.
Possibly one of the most inspired recorded drum performances I've ever heard. Just indescribably brilliant. Only problem is, if MM gets lost on some of these songs live, he's going to have trouble getting back in
No clue about ranking. It's way too soon to think about that. Hell, I'm still not sure where DOT ranks and it really doesn't matter. After hearing this a few times though, I yearn (have you ever yearned, George?) to hear ADToE, and DT12 with this production. Man...I can only dream!