Should a new album sound different or similar to previous efforts? Are they just repeating themselves or breaking new ground? Or does it matter? Well, depending on who you ask, the answer is yes to one or all of these. From Mangini’s opening drum fill to the seemingly non-stop guitar and keyboard solos, Myung’s strong foundation, along with LaBrie’s vocals, this wall of sound is comforting, familiar and kick-ass.īut in the end, are the songs good, and is this is a good album? Let’s find out…īy now many have heard the opening track and first shared online, “The Alien”, a 9-minute metal monster which serves as the perfect opener for this musical feast. It is immediately evident Dream Theater’s sound has never been better with the addition of metal sound engineer legend, Andy Sneap. This is a fantasy match up which raise the overall experience to a new level. The album’s second track, “Answering the Call,” has steady groove from the start which allows for Labrie’s verses and chorus to shine.
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