Title: DT's rock-prog duality at it's worst
Product review: 2 1/2Rightfully one of their weaker reviewed disc, the modern progressive rock behemoths's 4th studio felt like a conscious step backwards in the songwriting department, essentially dumbing down the complex and melodic metal that made the group interesting to begin with in favor of a more accessible sound. Always reliable in length at least, this release sounds stale, and nearly deadened with seemingly ancient 90's rock production cliches; the solidly mediocre onslaught is truly put in it's pathetic perspective up against the instrumental transcendence behind "Hells Kitchen" and a segment of the final blatant and futile attempt at your epic album medley closer.
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