Todem Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) One full listen in. I can't form a rationale opinion without digging into the lyrics and slipping on my headphones and giving it a true un-interrupted spin front to back. But I will say this after one full listen....... Nothing, absolutely nothing stood out to me as a "wow" song. Absolutely nothing. That has never happened on any album of theirs before. Color me concerned. And if after giving it a full listen again, with my headphones and some organic refreshments I still feel this way, my ultra limited edition box set is going on EBAY when I receive the entire package. I was very hyped up for this release. And my initial listen was highly under whelming. I am kinda shocked about it right now. Because even though I know their stuff always takes time for me to digest, I always have one to 2 tunes on that first listen that I am pumping my head and rocking out and saying " yeah that is a kick ass song". Time will tell. But it's not promising. It is sounding like a massive flop to my ears after one listen. Massive. Edited February 1, 2016 by Todem 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 This first disc is the longest I've ever had 80:01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The first track wasn't much was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I like the guitar riff in the second track opening and the melody guitar as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 So far so good in this Overture tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Yeah I like this Overture. It reminds me of a more heavy metal YES-style piece. Edited February 1, 2016 by treeduck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The production is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Yeah so far this alright. I'm on The Gift of Music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'm on track 07 and so far I agree with Todem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I think the lyrics in this track point to this album being DT's stab at 2112. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'm on track 07 and so far I agree with Todem.What did he say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Now we've got a sappy ballad. :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Luckily it's only 1.52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I wonder if Portnoy has heard it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'm on track 07 and so far I agree with Todem.What did he say? Nothing stands out. Way too bland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The guitars sound good on this record. 'Trucci has been making sure he sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'm on track 07 and so far I agree with Todem.What did he say? Nothing stands out. Way too bland.Maybe you need more listens Rod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'm on track 07 and so far I agree with Todem.What did he say? Nothing stands out. Way too bland. I thought I was gonna be the lone naysayer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Did Myung leave the band and didn't tell anyone? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Did Myung leave the band and didn't tell anyone? I wondered this HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! If he did, wise move! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Did Myung leave the band and didn't tell anyone?he was never in the band. That Asian guy picture is their pal who died in 1981. They use a cardboard cutout live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 This next tune (Lord Nafaryus) doesn't seem to fit coming after the previous one. It's like something from Jesus Christ Superstar with a bit of Queen thrown in. Again I like the guitar riff that starts around 1 minute in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The trouble with an album like this is it's so long that you're going to minimize the number of times you listen to it, just because of how much time it takes to get through it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Aside from burying the bass, I agree: good production. Petrucci's guitar is Cristo, and the drums have mildly improved from the previous album. Track 10/34 is done. I'm picking up my daughter in school now, and will resume my listen later on the treadmill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Aside from burying the bass, I agree: good production. Petrucci's guitar is Cristo, and the drums have mildly improved from the previous album. Track 10/34 is done. I'm picking up my daughter in school now, and will resume my listen later on the treadmill.Which trainers are you going to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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