New Dream Theater track! Thoughts?

[xfigox]

Came out yesterday, really loving the music, definitely a step back into Images & Words and older albums, MOAR PROG! Really digging Petrucci's lead tone and the lack of Rudess solo-wank
Don't get me wrong I love the guy but this is much better. Pretty cool choir sounds at the start, and the recurring keyboard riff over the guitar.

Vocal wise is kinda a disappointment though, was expecting more but its not like its a deal breaker or anything.

Drums sound pretty cool, although I think it could have been much better with Mangini actually writing the parts.

Definitely a great track, CAN'T WAIT FOR THE ALBUM!

 

[carboxymoron]

MOAR PROG!

That's my first thought too. Definitely a good step back. I didn't enjoy the more traditional metal style of some songs in Black Clouds & Silver Linings and Systematic Chaos.

But nothing really stands out. You could just fit it into one of the older albums as middle of the album filler stuff. Then again I've always been more critical of their songs with vocals and just take better to their instrumentals.

And is it me or are the drums really soft in the mix?

 

[xfigox]

And is it me or are the drums really soft in the mix?

Yeah, kinda felt the same thing. It doesn't stand out as much as in previous albums, the snare is almost buried in the mix!

 

[XLayaR]

I got a hint of 'pull me under' in the beginning. Dunno why but I was like 'are they drawing influence from themselves?' haha.

 

[LadyInTears]

the intro minus petrucci sounds really opethy

 

[XLayaR]

the intro minus petrucci sounds really opethy

I'm not an Opeth fan but I'm guessing......'Deliverance'?