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Dream Theater hit & missed with this one. Despite the excellent production, clever arrangements, and well-known virtuosity, this is just a collection of the the same recycled movements & musical themes since 2010. Absolutely nothing new, nothing magical or - at least - a solid piece of prog; nothing who can stay with the listener. After the extraordinary The Astonishing - a landmark of progressive rock, even if many say it is long and cheesy - I would have been expected something provocative... Disappointing. Just like LTE3... For provocative, I have to stay with the latest Pain Of Salvation. Yet, I hope for another masterpiece by DT - maybe their swan song. 2 stars, sadly