ytserush Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Still a shade below their best musically, Lyrically it's a ball and very short chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 As much as I have put down TA, I still feel it has the potential to grow. A few months on I am finding myself warming to the idea of opening up to a Broadway musical-esque metal album. It's possibly an acquired taste, much like Scenes was for me. I had a really strong initial reaction and that actually was interesting as normally if I dislike something I am just happy to put it away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shail Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 https://youtu.be/LPSqdFAcyEU I just love this guy. Nerdy and funny. He's awesome. This guy can't do no wrong. Super nice guy and loves his craft!! Can't ask for more can ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 They'll be here next month. Ask me if I'm going... Rod, I really think you should.I think this is a great album, but seeing it live made it a whole lot better.You don't want to be kicking yourself about it later on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I´ve seen them a bunch of times live, Del_Duio. This time, I think I´ll pass. Jordan said the next album will be completely different (thank god!!!), so I´ll wait for the next album/tour cycle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grep Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Love the band. Have to say today that they kind of list me with this record. Hope the next one is indeed different. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 As long as the next one is more along the lines of Dramatic Turn and the self titled, I will be happy. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Next one will be different. They don't make the same album twice. That's one of the things I like about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 As long as the next one is more along the lines of Dramatic Turn and the self titled, I will be happy. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I would be verry happy with another aling the lines of the s/t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I´ve seen them a bunch of times live, Del_Duio. This time, I think I´ll pass. Jordan said the next album will be completely different (thank god!!!), so I´ll wait for the next album/tour cycle. I know, it's just as one big fan to another I didn't want you to miss out :) I do love how often they pump out these incredible albums all the time though! With that and all the touring how the hell do they do it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I´ve seen them a bunch of times live, Del_Duio. This time, I think I´ll pass. Jordan said the next album will be completely different (thank god!!!), so I´ll wait for the next album/tour cycle. I know, it's just as one big fan to another I didn't want you to miss out :) I do love how often they pump out these incredible albums all the time though! With that and all the touring how the hell do they do it? They're always in the songwriting groove with a new album every two years or so. They never have a chance to lose focus on it like some bands who can take years between albums. At least that's my guess has to how the band remains so consistently good with their releases. Edited June 1, 2016 by J2112YYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grep Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I´ve seen them a bunch of times live, Del_Duio. This time, I think I´ll pass. Jordan said the next album will be completely different (thank god!!!), so I´ll wait for the next album/tour cycle. I know, it's just as one big fan to another I didn't want you to miss out :) I do love how often they pump out these incredible albums all the time though! With that and all the touring how the hell do they do it? I think they're doing it while they're still young, and /CAN/ do it. These guys are smart, and know they have a good thing going on.. they don't want to blow it, or waste it. In my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I´ve seen them a bunch of times live, Del_Duio. This time, I think I´ll pass. Jordan said the next album will be completely different (thank god!!!), so I´ll wait for the next album/tour cycle. I know, it's just as one big fan to another I didn't want you to miss out :) I do love how often they pump out these incredible albums all the time though! With that and all the touring how the hell do they do it? I think they're doing it while they're still young, and /CAN/ do it. These guys are smart, and know they have a good thing going on.. they don't want to blow it, or waste it. In my opinion. Young? That's not what I would call them anymore. Labrie - 53Petrucci - 49 (next month)Myung - 49Rudess - 60 (in November)Mangini - 53 You can officially call Rudess "old man" later this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 OK, so I admit I was disappointed in The Astonishing, it actually made me bitter towards Dream Theater. Think what you will, but I have NEVER hated a new release as much as I did The Astonishing. Several months on, it has only gotten worse and personally I think it is best I just let it be and move on. So, in order to remind myself just how much I actually do like this band, I decided to play a classic album, Awake! A masterpiece, I am amazed by the diversity and also just how much I have grown to love Labrie's voice, which initially turned me off. Going to try and put TA to the back of my mind, just as I have chosen to ignore Styx's Kilroy Was Here (that almost derailed my opinion on them forever). It sounds silly, but because I so rarely hate anything by a band I enjoy, when I do it creates an intense negative reaction, and TA came along at the same time I was just starting to get into DT. Bad timing, but hardly the bands fault. They can do whatever they like, same as me. So whilst they continue peddling TA I will just stick to the true classics from now on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 i put on TA the other day........it's ok. i'll never get the Vehement hate towards it. that's a bit much. but it's a bottom tier DT album. DT has So much classic stuff. i include the 2 previous mangini albums in that. I mean......i absolutly love the Self Titled so much. TA was so average after that. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 i put on TA the other day........it's ok. i'll never get the Vehement hate towards it. that's a bit much. but it's a bottom tier DT album. DT has So much classic stuff. i include the 2 previous mangini albums in that. I mean......i absolutly love the Self Titled so much. TA was so average after that. Mick As I said, it is rare for me to hate something so bad, a lot of it is also due to some of the fans continually rubbing it in my face how great it is. I left the DT forum faster than I joined it! But each to their own, try being me wondering why the world prefers CA to VT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I haven't been on the DT forum in a bit. but they were riding TA'S dick hard in the beginning. but the public really isn't to hot on it. read reviews,, lol Mick Edited June 1, 2016 by bluefox4000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I haven't been on the DT forum in a bit. but they were riding TA'S dick hard in the beginning. but the public really isn't to hot on it. read reviews,, lol Mick I will just put my experience down to the band being so diverse, not everything will hit the mark for me. Besides, we all have our faves. I love Falling In Infinity for goodness sake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 As I said, it is rare for me to hate something so bad ..For more than 3 posts? You flip flop more than that poor fish at the end of that Faith No More video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 As I said, it is rare for me to hate something so bad ..For more than 3 posts? You flip flop more than that poor fish at the end of that Faith No More video! I think that is very rude. How many people have instant, permanent views on music? I am always honest about my thoughts on NEW music I am listening too. Sometimes the music I listen to that grabs me instantly wears off quick, and many albums that initially leave me cold grow to become favourites. Many here have the same reactions, they just don't share their experiences as much as me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 As I said, it is rare for me to hate something so bad ..For more than 3 posts? You flip flop more than that poor fish at the end of that Faith No More video! I think that is very rude. How many people have instant, permanent views on music? I am always honest about my thoughts on NEW music I am listening too. Sometimes the music I listen to that grabs me instantly wears off quick, and many albums that initially leave me cold grow to become favourites. Many here have the same reactions, they just don't share their experiences as much as me. Didn't mean it to be rude, just an observation Segue.I agree one's opinions on music can change but sometimes for you it's only within a day or two's time ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 As I said, it is rare for me to hate something so bad ..For more than 3 posts? You flip flop more than that poor fish at the end of that Faith No More video! I think that is very rude. How many people have instant, permanent views on music? I am always honest about my thoughts on NEW music I am listening too. Sometimes the music I listen to that grabs me instantly wears off quick, and many albums that initially leave me cold grow to become favourites. Many here have the same reactions, they just don't share their experiences as much as me. Didn't mean it to be rude, just an observation Segue.I agree one's opinions on music can change but sometimes for you it's only within a day or two's time ;) Tis all good! I have said many times that this forum has worked wonders on my personal tastes. From day one, I have been challenged and I love so many artists I never thought I ever would! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Lifting Shadows Off A Dream is AMAZING! The synths remind me so much of Disintegration era The Cure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Awake is really reminding me of this bands greatness! Where next?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Scarred was terrific as well. Revisiting these still rather unfamilar albums is great! Space Dyed Vest now. Peculiar title, but I love this song! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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