I find these threads interesting. It's interesting to me to hear how varied different tastes and opinions are on this forum. I like threads like this because I go and check out all the albums people suggest that I haven't already heard about hoping for a great new album to listen to. Then again, it's very interesting to hear what some posters may consider their favorite album of the year.
Lets just say... I was shocked by what some of you are considering by far the "best" of the year. lol! It really makes me wonder if I should consider statements in other threads from these individuals in the future at all, and it shocked me because I usually have a lot of respect for what they have to say.
I'm not saying that there are posters here that have no idea what they're talking about, rather, the subective aspect associated with music may render someones opinions useless when discussing music or production that sounds very different than what they consider to sound "good" to them.
I guess the lesson learned is, "what sounds good to some may sound horrible to others". Take what others have to say with a grain of salt especially when you like apples and they like oranges.
For me, I'm leaning towards Symphony X Iconoclast especially for production. Devin Townsend Deconstruction, and Dream Theater's A dramatic Turn of Events, although I wish the mix was better on that album.
