I like newer Dream Theater a lot more than older Dream Theater haha

Album Rating: 4.5

I am one of those weird people that loves this album and everything that Dream Theater has done but this is well written enough for me. Pos for you.

I am reading your review and that of jybt (another user I enjoy reading) and the differences in point of views is really interesting. It really shows that, after all, everything in music is a matter of perception. Well written review. Pos'd.

Album Rating: 2.5

@Psychic, bloc: DT have been adding very heavy metal influences since ToT, and I think their

songwriting has been getting less interesting since then. There are obviously moments of brilliance on

each album, but the albums on the whole aren't solid enough.



@Zet thanks man. Yeah jybt's a great writer, I enjoy his reviews. I'm flattered my names in the same

sentence as his haha. And true, art is subjective isn't it. He's given this a 4.5 I think. Opinions.

Album Rating: 2.5

Good review. I really like the allegory, especially since it does sum up (for me anyway), DT's career and the album. Definitely a more interesting way to read a review than most. Pos.

On the subject of DT though, I think they've painted themselves into a corner by solidifying the "DT sound'. At this point their upper ceiling is Rush's 'Clockwork Angels', assuming they renew their focus on songwriting. I don't see them truly breaking the mold.

Album Rating: 2.5

Thanks Sitar. Yeah I second your opinion. They're too comfortable with their sound, and unfortunately

since fans enjoyed this album, the band might continue in this direction for a while. JPs in charge

now, and I think he's on a mission to prove that he can write the best riffs and solos, so the

compositions will reflect that. If Rudess and JM are allowed more freedom I think it'll be a lot more

interesting.



Also since you're a DT fan I hope you saw the DT puns in the review :P.

Album Rating: 2.0

DT puns, ftw.



I remember when I first heard "Build Me Up...", I thought, "Oh boy, it's like the newer version of 'You Not Me'. -.- The more recent 'heavy' songs just give off the feeling that they're trying too hard.

Album Rating: 3.5

crackin' review. It pops...hard

Album Rating: 3.5

Didn't think it would be that bad, a little bland in places but still.

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

Good review, although i don't think its a 2,5. Aside from the horrendously boring ballads, the other tunes are actually quite strong. Outcry, Bridges in the sky, Lost not Forgotten and especially Breaking All Illusions are all 4-4,5 material imo.

Nice review, pos'd.

I'm not a big fan of this album either, although I haven't listened to it that much. Might give it another spin at some point.

Album Rating: 2.5

@Sun2Moon Thaaank you, I'm glad someone noticed the puns, or mentioned that they did. So they weren't a total waste after all. Yeah I'm not enjoying the heavier songs, after Build Me Up I know what Disturbed would sound like with a keyboardist.



Thanks for the POS' guys, glad you enjoyed the review.

Album Rating: 2.5

@Dimor, its too much of that tried and tested formula for me. Plus they limited themselves quite a bit by using the same song structure for 6 songs off of I&W.

wow

Album Rating: 3.0

I wonder when the next time it will be that these guys will actually do something new with their sound

Album Rating: 2.5

On the Backs of Angels is aight, the riff for the second verse is killer.

Album Rating: 2.5

I suggest you listen to Awake, Scenes from a memory, Images and Words, Six degrees, Train of thought and systematic chaos.



Probably in that order too.

Album Rating: 2.5

Well this uses similar song structures for 6 I&W songs

Bridges in the Sky m/m/