Dream Theater

although i like it, ADTOE is hard to play through in one sitting.  i don't think i can do that with any third wave prog albums, except maybe spock's beard.  everything is so compressed and loud.  DT are worse than some.  the new one will be brick walled too.

BIG NEWS!!!


Does this mean the album artwork is going to be dominantly purple????

^ Well, it's really hard to publicly say anything bad about a new head in a band whose recent album had the man's drums a little softer in the mix (according to one review).

No self-titled albums, please. They're far too into their careers for such a thing.
However, I'm hoping the title isn't 37646 words long either.

I like long titles names i suppose, much like long song titles (that are good), really add to the piece imo.

*SIGH*  It seems that credible sources at DTF are saying the new album will be self-titled.... But I think it's a rumor only, and I believe nothing until the band makes their own announcement.

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!

Link: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/dream-theater-album-20130605

Dream Theater - New Album 9/24!!!

Dream Theater—John Petrucci on guitar, John Myung on bass, James LaBrie on vocals, Jordan Rudess on keyboards and continuum, and Mike Mangini on drums—have announced that their eagerly anticipated new studio album will be released September 24: the first self-titled release in the band's nearly three-decade career.
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Dream Theater was recorded at Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove, New York, with John Petrucci producing and studio luminary Richard Chycki (Aerosmith, Rush) engineering and mixing. The album marks a brilliant new chapter for the always adventurous band, their first to have been written and recorded with drummer Mike Mangini wholly integrated into the creative process from the start.

“I see every new album as an opportunity to start over,” says Petrucci. “To either build or improve upon a direction that has been evolving over time or to completely break new ground. This is the first self-titled album of our career and there is nothing I can think of that makes a statement of musical and creative identity stronger than that. We’ve fully explored all of the elements that make us unique, from the epic and intense to the atmospheric and cinematic. We’re incredibly excited about Dream Theater and can’t wait for everyone to hear it.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Xc_1fwJmBk8

Dream Theater will be available in a wide range of distinctive versions, including standard and special edition CDs, 180 gram double LP, and a limited edition boxed set. Pre-orders are scheduled to launch in July at the Roadrunner Records Webstore.

Of course, Dream Theater will tour in support of the new album—full details will be announced soon. For up-to-the-minute news and information, please visit www.dreamtheater.net/tourdates.

I knew it!

Self-titled albums are not just for initial releases. Many bands will use a self title when they've turned a corner, are getting back to the essence of the band or when it's just a strong album. Totally makes sense. They are firmly in a new chapter of the band and seem to be tight as hell personally, musically and creatively.

zumacraig wrote: I knew it! Self-titled albums are not just for initial releases. Many bands will use a self title when they've turned a corner, are getting back to the essence of the band or when it's just a strong album. Totally makes sense. They are firmly in a new chapter of the band and seem to be tight as hell personally, musically and creatively.

..or when they run out of ideas for what to call it. Well, as long as the music's good I'm not complaining (I have to admit I'm a bit doubtful, though.. I hope Mangini has given some cool, fresh ideas in the writing department.)

For me DT died when Portnoy left. This maybe the first DT album I don't buy immediately. I will wait to see what people say. But I will disregard opinions of  anyone who likes dramatic Turn of Events.

Edited by Snow Dog - June 07 2013 at 05:38