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Yorkie X 
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 05:33 |
I never liked this particular song didn't like the lyrics ,didn't like the melody, I thought the chorus sounded weak and the song itself seemed to go nowhere. I must be in the minority because Dream Theater themselves consider this their only hit song ?they even made a double compilation Dream Theaters greatest hit and 21 other pretty cool songs(I know  ) ... well enough of my thoughts what do you think of Pull me under ?
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Blacksword
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 05:38 |
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Yes (good song)
Cant hear anything wrong with the lyrics, vocal melody is good, memorable chorus, powerful album opener.
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progkidjoel
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 05:42 |
 Yorkie X wrote:
I never liked this particular song didn't like the lyrics ,didn't like the melody, I thought the chorus sounded weak and the song itself seemed to go nowhere. |
What you said! 
Edited by progkidjoel - August 23 2009 at 05:43
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Abstrakt
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 06:00 |
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I think it's a great song!
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rdtprog
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 06:20 |
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The song is easy to get in, it's catchy with melody and the lyrics are not so bad compare to other DT songs.
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Music is the refuge of souls ulcerated by happiness.
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Kustin
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 06:32 |
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I'm not quite a fan of this song ever since my first listen, probably because of the uninspired melodies (especially the chorus) and the ending part that keeps plodding until the abrupt (yet original) end. But it's not entirely a trash track, since I found the production to be outstanding (for my high-end sound system) and well-balanced. I don't mind about the lyrics that I sing along to, but the drum groove is what keeps my interest.
If I were to vote, it's a hard decision but I am certain that it's not my favourite so I vote it down. How Dream Theater gained their popularity through this is pretty absurd but if it works, it works.
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J-Man
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 08:48 |
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Yeah, it's a good song. Far from DT's best, but it's a decent song.
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someone_else
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 09:19 |
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^Seconded.
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Dorsalia
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 10:45 |
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Yes, good song.
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"Es ist übrigens unmöglich, eine Meinung zu haben, ohne dass es unerfreuliche Überschneidungen gibt. Die Grünen sind für den deutschen Wald, die NPD ebenfalls."
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KingCrimson250
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 10:54 |
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Forget the song, I can't stand the sheer cheese of the clean guitar tone and the synth tones.
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johnobvious
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 11:57 |
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I like it but Take the Time is much better.
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Biggles was in rehab last Saturday
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The Quiet One
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:08 |
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That and Another Day are the only songs that I skip from Images & Words.
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J-Man
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:17 |
The Quiet One wrote:
That and Another Day are the only songs that I skip from Images & Words.
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I love Another Day! Sure it isn't prog, but it's a beautiful song. IMHO at least 
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The Quiet One
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:19 |
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J-Man
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:22 |
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The Quiet One
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:29 |
J-Man wrote:
The Quiet One wrote:
J-Man wrote:
The Quiet One wrote:
That and Another Day are the only songs that I skip from Images & Words.
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I love Another Day! Sure it isn't prog, but it's a beautiful song. IMHO at least
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Don't get me wrong, it's a decent ballad, but doesn't fit the album at all IMO, the sax solo, it just doesn't fit.
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Yeah I guess. It's not progressive or metal so then I guess it isn't DT?... maybe?..???
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Again, your're not getting what I mean. I do enjoy pop, as well as dance, and what-not, but Another Day just doesn't fit the album, just like More Fool Me doesn't fit Selling England by the Pound, both are decent pop songs that were misplaced.
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J-Man
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:34 |
The Quiet One wrote:
J-Man wrote:
The Quiet One wrote:
J-Man wrote:
The Quiet One wrote:
That and Another Day are the only songs that I skip from Images & Words.
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I love Another Day! Sure it isn't prog, but it's a beautiful song. IMHO at least
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Don't get me wrong, it's a decent ballad, but doesn't fit the album at all IMO, the sax solo, it just doesn't fit.
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Yeah I guess. It's not progressive or metal so then I guess it isn't DT?... maybe?..???
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Again, your're not getting what I mean. I do enjoy pop, as well as dance, and what-not, but Another Day just doesn't fit the album, just like More Fool Me doesn't fit Selling England by the Pound, both are decent pop songs that were misplaced.
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I was JOKING!! I actually agree with you, Pablo! 
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Epignosis
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:36 |
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I think it's one of the better ones from an album I don't really like and don't think is the pinnacle of progressive metal.
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J-Man
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:39 |
Epignosis wrote:
I think it's one of the better ones from an album I don't really like and don't think is the pinnacle of progressive metal.
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Do you like Learning To Live?
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The Quiet One
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Posted: August 23 2009 at 12:41 |
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