Dream Theater- BLACK CLOUDS & SILVER LININGS Coming June 23rd

[Detective Clarence Beauregard]

I might do a song-by-song review later...but for now I'll just agree with this. 6 degrees is possibly my favorite (top 3 at the very least) DT albums and I would easily say this is the best they've done since then. Most of my complaints center around lyrics and (I'm looking at YOU, Portnoy) vocals in certain spots. I really do like this one though.

Oh I agree about the crappy Portnoy vocals and horrible lyrics. The Portnoy-barking part neat the end of ANTR is probably the worst thing they've ever done (yep, even worse than Never Enough).

However, I'd say it's their best since Train of Thought. Six Degrees was my first DT album, so I am fond of it, but ToT was more my style.

 

[DavidPartay]

This album has made me forgive DT for Systematic Chaos and Octavarium.

I think it's fantastic, and the quality of the sound of the recording is just about as good as you could ask for too.

I've only listened to Disc 1 so far (I can't listen to too much LaBrie all at once )

 

[progmetaldan]

^ Well disc 3 has no LaBrie at all...

 

[reidie]

The count of tuscany is the best song they have done in fucking years - saves the album for mine. At first i couldnt stand the lyrics, but they're growing on me

 

[sny]

Aye, The Count of Tuscany alone justifies a purchase, but I'm starting to grow fond of A Nightmare To Remember as well.

Plus, they put up an absolutely brilliant show here on Wednesday, so I'm confident that they're back on the right track after Systematic Chaos.

 

[estYMaj]

Ok I been listing to this album ( probably on my tenth time) I love it now it does grow on you and i even like wither wich i hated the first time i heard
first thing i thought was writers block then I read somewere that thats what it was written about That was scarry lol!!!
Anyway the more i listen to it the more i like it

 

[hexwind]

Ok I been listing to this album ( probably on my tenth time) I love it now it does grow on you and i even like wither wich i hated the first time i heard
first thing i thought was writers block then I read somewere that thats what it was written about That was scarry lol!!!
Anyway the more i listen to it the more i like it

Same here.

 

[ABQShredHead]

This album freakin' rocks!

Um, 'nuff said.

 

[manticore999]

Every time I try to listen to it I get about halfway through the 2nd song and just turn it off. I think this is their worst release ever - and that's saying something as I really didn't think anything could be worse than SC.

 

[ABQShredHead]

^ Go to Beer, Beer, and More Beer and get into homebrewing. You have a great store in your own backyard, dude. And on your way to the store, put the CD on full blast on your stereo. Then you'll like it.

 

[RequiemX]

I have yet to listen to it, but I must say, the packaging is the most god-awful design I have ever seen!

Each disc (there are 3) is in it's own UNLABELED envelope. You slide these 3 unlabeled envelopes into a flimsy sleeve that's part of the digipack. I can't even tell you how bad this is: you need to experience it for yourself.

What is so damn wrong about jewel cases? Sure they break, but they work and IF they break you can just replace it for like 20 cents.

 

[_Gentleman of_the Snow_]

I haven't heard it yet, but I guarantee it will be in my next album purchase cart.

Speaking of beer, I've become obsessed with Belgian beer "Hoegaarden". I absolutely love it! "Leffe" is another great one for a stronger beer, but taste-wise, I give it to Hoe!

 

[progmetaldan]

Every time I try to listen to it I get about halfway through the 2nd song and just turn it off. I think this is their worst release ever - and that's saying something as I really didn't think anything could be worse than SC.

Try listening to the whole thing before making that kind of judgement...

 

[ToastedOveries]

Im pretty interested in listening to those special edition tracks, namely their cover of stargazer and the little queen medley, anyone heard them yet? any good?

 

[Meedleyx10]

Im pretty interested in listening to those special edition tracks, namely their cover of stargazer and the little queen medley, anyone heard them yet? any good?

They are great...I'm not too big on the Dregs tune they did, but as a whole they sound great, ESPECIALLY the Queen medley.

 

[estYMaj]

Im pretty interested in listening to those special edition tracks, namely their cover of stargazer and the little queen medley, anyone heard them yet? any good?

there all very good covers james does a great job on the vocals in the queen one

 

[Detective Clarence Beauregard]

Im pretty interested in listening to those special edition tracks, namely their cover of stargazer and the little queen medley, anyone heard them yet? any good?

Stargazer is amazing.

 

[Liquid Tension]

Stargazer is amazing.

I felt it lacked the emotion that the original version has so I didn't like it...

Even the Mundanus Imperium version is better...

BTW... This song should'nt be redone by anyone!

 

[Kenneth R.]

so... those who have it. has it worn off yet?

 

[Meedleyx10]

I actually like it more than I did at first...still have the same complaints though.