Dream Theater - "A Dramatic Turn Of Events"

Yes, I've heard things about the album, that's what I was referring to.

I also loved BC&SL when it came out; I thought it was a return to form, though the lyrics were a little 'eh'. But this new album smokes!!! It combines some elements of old DT with new DT, but I said that about Black Clouds when it came out. With ADTOE, there's some new element that I can't put my finger on yet. I think it's the level of intensity, and progressiveness. This is honestly the album many casual DT fans have been waiting for IMO.

And Andyman, I beg to differ; I think this album is IT!!! And I'm not just saying cause it's the new album; I thought BC&SL was their best since Six Degrees, but didn't top it or Scenes. This one really does sound absolutely amazing.


Edited by darkshade - September 04 2011 at 13:46

I have no idea what you're talking about when you say that whatever happened happened, because of course nothing happened! I would comment on how refreshing this album is compared to the last decade of Dream Theater music, but of course it hasn't legally come out yet, so I won't do that.

I would state that while I really loved Black Clouds and Silver Linings, this album sounds like it's going to blow it out of the water with the complex melodies, rhythms, and song structures that flow together really well. I'd even commend Jordan Rudess for sounding VERY restrained, actually using real PIANO, and for even sounding semi similar to Kevin Moore at times, while only bringing out the continuum once or twice that I noticed... I'd probably say that I'm pleased with Petrucci going back to his jazzier solo fills while still maintaining his shredding edge; for playing more emotional solos instead of just in-your-face shredding.

I WOULD say all of that, but of course the album hasn't come out yet, so I can't say any of that. I just have to wait for my pre-order to get shipped to me before I can say any of that.


Dream Theater has churned out some great prog metal albums in the 2000's, but had I been listening to this album for the past 7 or 8 hours, which of course I haven't been because it isn't out yet, I would say that it sounds like a nice blend of prog rock and prog metal. Enough of their old school roots but still with a modern flare...

I'm sure that when this album comes out, I'll say all of these things and much more!