Album Rating: 4.0

I think Portnoy was the primary reason for the band trying so hard to sound extra heavy and edgy.

idk they made octavarium

Album Rating: 3.5

Octavarium is shite though

but its not "extra heavy and edgy."

Album Rating: 4.0

They also made average albums like sc, bcsl. I guess they don't have the ability to write anything refreshing anymore.

Album Rating: 4.5

seems like they're heading down the same road as Yes did

Album Rating: 5.0

For me all the albums with contributions by Portnoy sound fresh, the downward trend began after his departure for me.

Album Rating: 4.5

their newest was fine

Album Rating: 5.0

Yeah, it was fine but it lacks something.

Album Rating: 4.5

that's true, it's not as original or convincing as their earlier stuff

Album Rating: 5.0

need Portnoy back in the worst way agreed

Album Rating: 4.0

It doesn't make aaaany sense



This tragic eeendiiiiiiiiing

Album Rating: 4.5

Finally Free has to be my favorite DT song. It creates that "epic" atmosphere they always looked for without falling into wankery, plus it isn't that heavy

Album Rating: 3.5

Seriously am I the only one who thinks Finally Free is a stinker?

I'm with you

Album Rating: 4.5

Can't see how it could stink tbh

Album Rating: 3.5

I've talked about it before, in concept it works suitable but musically gahhhh. Everything from the tacky session with the samples of screaming and the gunshots to Labrie's delievery I just want to tune out.

Album Rating: 4.5

The samples are kinda silly, I agree with that but LaBrie's is quite decent on it (for LaBrie's standards). Instrumentally speaking it rules, perfect drumming and the two "riffing" sections are awesome, quite epic for me

Album Rating: 3.5

Fair enough, if it worked on a conceptual level I really wish it ended on The Spirit Carries On because that's my favourite on the album.

Album Rating: 4.5

Yeah I like the ending of Finally Free which contains some of the best chops by Portnoy.