Dream Theater "The Alien" (reaction episode 524)

[@alanalanis2257]

They should have also won a Grammy for Distance Over Time. That was also an incredible album.

[@AnthonysMajesty]

It is sooooo good

[@thomaslentino9940]

They deserved that grammy!!!

[@Retsea]

you should also check out Awaken The Master (John uses his 8 string) and Transcending Time (Very heavily rush sounding song, total prog rock greatness)!

[@thomaslentino9940]

I've always thought of dream theater as a journey and inspiration toward life. Since 90.

[@troywest]

great reaction, love their new album

[@salsaucedo]

It is an amazing album just saw them on March 21 and they played this song and it was all a phenomenal show, it was a night to remember. I have their entire collection as I am a huge fan of prog-rock, so glad to see them stay with their roots and will continue to do so. I don't know what this Fazi dude is talking about because James has always sounded amazing throughout the years. To each their own I guess right! Here is a link I posted of the song The Alien kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl6op5SDbZl4iM0

[@melkduarte_]

very good. Brazil here.

[@deanwolfechannel]

hi. Hope you are well

[@cunjoz]

come to brazil

[@pierreparent9448]

Dream Theater rules !

[@johalareewi]

I still like DT although I prefered them with Mike Portnoy. Talking of which, have you checked out his band Sons Of Apollo with the previous DT keyboard player Derek Sherinian? [edited AJ]

[@deanwolfechannel]

I've gotta react to lots more DT because I want to just dive in and buy some albums for myself. Thanks for the suggestions, stay tuned...

[@kmann7253]

Sherinian wasn’t the original keyboardist, that was Kevin Moore

[@johalareewi]

Doh. My memory isn't as good as it used to be. Post edited.

[@andreascala2663]

to me the alien is Mangini

[@deanwolfechannel]

🔥

[@cunjoz]

love your reactions! yeah the drums on this album were masterfully recorded. the whole thing was done impeccably. however, musically, at least for me, this album felt kinda stale (i do like the invisible monster a lot though). yes, all the dream theater elements are there, but maybe that's the thing - they just seem to have reused old musical ideas. even as a new and a young fan (so i'm not just making boomer nostalgia talking points) i was expecting something a bit different. recently i discovered 6 degrees of inner turbulence and i was amazed, while the view left me very indifferent. i guess this sounds new and exciting to you, but when you've listened to one band almost exclusively for almost 2 years (they're my absolute favorite) you get used to certain musical ideas. just sharing my thoughts. maybe a few years down this becomes my favorite, but currently, falling into infinity, distance over time and this are my least favorite of their albums - which isn't to say that i don't like them at all.

[@deanwolfechannel]

yes, they are too new to me to have broader insight like you have. That'll come with time I'm sure

[@holty2463]

Mangini is the star of this song

[@alanalanis2257]

This is a phenomenal album but I miss the raw power and intensity from the Train of Thought album.

[@stevenwalker4923]

YYZ did not win a grammy. The Police did that year.

[@traceysharpe6330]

Where's the Video ?? It's not AudioTube Shame on the mess !!!

[@alanalanis2257]

This is just the English teacher in me: you misspelled "their." (thier)

[@fazi.indonesia100]

In this album ,the little problem is James LaBrie vocal ,he a lead vocalist ,but really love eating ice cream ,the impact is his voice