J2112YYZ Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I didn't even know Syme did this......hell i couldn't tell you what covers ARE Syme, lol so that wan a non-factor. i just like it. Mick I had to look up what he did myself. I know his name and that he does album art work but couldn't tell you specifically what he did because the music is the most important thing not the cover. Turns out he's done most of Rush's covers and a number for other bands I like. He's had some good ones but I don't know anything about good art. An artist can smear wet shit on a canvas and pass it off as some great work and I wouldn't know the difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I didn't even know Syme did this......hell i couldn't tell you what covers ARE Syme, lol so that wan a non-factor. i just like it. Mick I had to look up what he did myself. I know his name and that he does album art work but couldn't tell you specifically what he did because the music is the most important thing not the cover. Turns out he's done most of Rush's covers and a number for other bands I like. He's had some good ones but I don't know anything about good art. An artist can smear wet shit on a canvas and pass it off as some great work and I wouldn't know the difference. i agree. That's why i never participate in best album cover threads. it may count for some folks.....not me. not in the slightest. that's why i find this bitch fest childish, lol. and if i had done that to an LC album. Segue would be on my ass......and don't say you wouldn't Segue, lol Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I didn't even know Syme did this......hell i couldn't tell you what covers ARE Syme, lol so that wan a non-factor. i just like it. Mick I had to look up what he did myself. I know his name and that he does album art work but couldn't tell you specifically what he did because the music is the most important thing not the cover. Turns out he's done most of Rush's covers and a number for other bands I like. He's had some good ones but I don't know anything about good art. An artist can smear wet shit on a canvas and pass it off as some great work and I wouldn't know the difference. i agree. That's why i never participate in best album cover threads. it may count for some folks.....not me. not in the slightest. that's why i find this bitch fest childish, lol. and if i had done that to an LC album. Segue would be on my ass......and don't say you wouldn't Segue, lol Mick Iron Maiden and a couple other bands who make the artwork really stand out are the only times I care about it. Maiden have made it a strong part of what they are. Dream Theater not so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Dream Theater desperately want to be profound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I didn't even know Syme did this......hell i couldn't tell you what covers ARE Syme, lol so that wan a non-factor. i just like it. Mick I had to look up what he did myself. I know his name and that he does album art work but couldn't tell you specifically what he did because the music is the most important thing not the cover. Turns out he's done most of Rush's covers and a number for other bands I like. He's had some good ones but I don't know anything about good art. An artist can smear wet shit on a canvas and pass it off as some great work and I wouldn't know the difference. i agree. That's why i never participate in best album cover threads. it may count for some folks.....not me. not in the slightest. that's why i find this bitch fest childish, lol. and if i had done that to an LC album. Segue would be on my ass......and don't say you wouldn't Segue, lol Mick Nope. I don't rate most of their covers very highly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) I know we all tend to agree that The Astonishing lived up to its name for all the wrong reasons, but I was itching for some Toto and metal today and...seriously...oddly...DT fulfilled both those needs with the self titled album! I played four albums today and I really enjoyed them. Bearing in mind the self titled was VERY RECENT, I am kind of rekindling a little enthusiasm that I last felt when the band felt new to me and The Astonishing had just been announced. The self titled album is GREAT!! Edited November 14, 2018 by Segue Myles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dream-theater-john-petrucci-interview-distance-over-time-755486/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I like the album cover a lot. Classy, even elegant, but with a really intriguing juxtaposition and an in exact idea Of Symmetry. It looks like the robot is reciting Hamlet! Sample sounds good, nothing mindblowing, but solid DT riffage. Also like the title, which could be simplified as either Speed or Velocity. You know I love you my young friend but this album cover is pure cheese. Not class at all. It's so cliche and sooooooooooooooooooo stupid. Is this the new Disneyland Soundtrack for the new Star Wars Park opening up next year??? LOL!!!! At least the clip sounds more like progressive rock unlike that last album of stinky poop. I'm still a whore too and I will buy the album. Is that album cover showing a homage of a Stormtrooper holding the skull of Uncle Owen? LOL If i knew how to photoshop i would place 666 on that skull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I know we all tend to agree that The Astonishing lived up to its name for all the wrong reasons, but I was itching for some Toto and metal today and...seriously...oddly...DT fulfilled both those needs with the self titled album! I played four albums today and I really enjoyed them. Bearing in mind the self titled was VERY RECENT, I am kind of rekindling a little enthusiasm that I last felt when the band felt new to me and The Astonishing had just been announced. The self titled album is GREAT!! The Astonishing is a lyrical abomination. Musically, it's among my favorites. Don't know about the book. I was afraid to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Spoiler alert, the new DT song is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Spoiler alert, the new DT song is awesome. That's ok. Don't give us a link to it or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Spoiler alert, the new DT song is awesome. That's ok. Don't give us a link to it or anything. I’m in Europe atm, idk if it’s out yet in the States. But I’ll try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Spoiler alert, the new DT song is awesome. That's ok. Don't give us a link to it or anything. I’m in Europe atm, idk if it’s out yet in the States. But I’ll try! Video didn't work. I didn't realize you were in Europe. You're like six hours ahead of me there. So how's the future? Is the world still holding up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 The new song is like a cut and paste from songs of A Dramatic Turn of Events. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 The new song is like a cut and paste from songs of A Dramatic Turn of Events. that'll be just fine with me honestly. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 The new song is like a cut and paste from songs of A Dramatic Turn of Events. Ewww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Dream Theater needs to stop writing crap and doing Nostalgia Tours. I really wanted them to play "Awake" all the way through. Then "Falling Into Infinity." I'm a whore. I will still buy the new record. Always hoping for them to dazzle me again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 It wasn't terrible. And for that I am relieved. But it was nothing special either. 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Dream Theater needs to stop writing crap and doing Nostalgia Tours. I really wanted them to play "Awake" all the way through. Then "Falling Into Infinity." I'm a whore. I will still buy the new record. Always hoping for them to dazzle me again. Dude, just f***in drop it already. If it's been a few decades since a band impressed you then move on. Why waste your time and money? Pointless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Dream Theater needs to stop writing crap and doing Nostalgia Tours. I really wanted them to play "Awake" all the way through. Then "Falling Into Infinity." I'm a whore. I will still buy the new record. Always hoping for them to dazzle me again. Dude, just f***in drop it already. If it's been a few decades since a band impressed you then move on. Why waste your time and money? Pointless. Amen! I myself am a newbie fan and find myself happy that the band aren't relying solely on old music. Glad to see them still going! New song is nice. Terrible lyrics but great playing. Totally get the A Dramatic Turn Of Events vibe Rod noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Spoiler alert, the new DT song is awesome. That's ok. Don't give us a link to it or anything. I’m in Europe atm, idk if it’s out yet in the States. But I’ll try! Video didn't work. I didn't realize you were in Europe. You're like six hours ahead of me there. So how's the future? Is the world still holding up? The sun seems to have risen over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I like this song a lot. Very wintery and epic. Love the instrumental and actually quite fond of the vocals being mixed this way. They’re quieter, but also more epic in a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Dream Theater needs to stop writing crap and doing Nostalgia Tours. I really wanted them to play "Awake" all the way through. Then "Falling Into Infinity." I'm a whore. I will still buy the new record. Always hoping for them to dazzle me again. Shut that unending sewer of "knowledge" you call a mouth. i don't understand if you no longer like a band.......don't follow. Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 Split screen video of the new song: Look at Petrucci's face at 03:22!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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