Adriano Bernard

A bit like Iron Maiden, even if the genres couldn't be more different, the argument is the same: they are both bands that could have given so much but didn't, and now they are in decline, continuing to perform a faded and somewhat ridiculous imitation of what they once were. Returning to our topic, it's true that Deadwing has some prog metal elements akin to Dream Theater, but if you allow me, he took that famous "idea" from DT and developed it with much greater class. It is certainly true that all prog metal bands owe something to DT, but I remind you that apart from Porcupine Tree (in my opinion, they owe something both in Deadwing and in Fear of a Blank Planet, and there were some metal hints in Russia on Ice and in the album In Absentia, even though they still had little to do with Dream Theater), and perhaps a few other bands (I don’t know many, unfortunately, but there is so much music in the world...); as for the rest, there are bands that even manage to be worse than DT, so there isn’t much to thank them for. Even the acclaimed Symphony X seem really mediocre to me (if not worse): modern prog metal is still characterized by raw and incomplete sounds, suspended between the memory of the greats of the past from whom it owes its birth, and suspended in modern times where it lacks ideas and artists capable of composing pieces like in the '70s, and is only focused on developing the technical front of the genre. And that’s that.

Now I understand: the de-motore has eaten a substantial piece of my comment. Here it is for you:

Okay, but you're still insisting on not answering some points. I'd also like to know your opinion on the transatlantic, if you've listened to them ;) As for Arnold and Bonny: I don't know, I'll try some of their tracks. I remember "Time Stands Still at the Iron Hill," and it was an awful kitsch, somewhere between banal and ridiculous. If you tell me the rest is worth it, I'll give it a shot; frankly, if I have to listen to power, I'd rather listen to bands like Rainbow or early Stratovarius...

Oh really? Well, the songs I've heard seemed ridiculous and tacky to me... tell me the best album so I can download it.

Anyway, as far as Blind Guardian is concerned, it's a solid 1 for me, at least.

Apart from Lux, is there anyone who knows Aphrodite's Child and their great "666"? Best regards.

Well, you see, your tone is already quite different from the tone you used in the review; anyway, okay on almost everything, except for a few points. To begin with, you didn’t mention all the "songs that have been written in the past like 'Arriving' but with decidedly better melodies." Secondly, I never said that if you like Opeth, you should necessarily like PT, but since you accused PT of a sort of plagiarism towards Opeth, I reminded you, first of all, that it’s normal, considering Wilson collaborated with Opeth during that time; secondly, it is Opeth who owes more to PT, musically speaking. As for DT, I also gave a 3 to 'Images and Words' because, just as you said, it is their first album, and it was important ONLY (and I repeat, only) for mixing prog with metal, even if the WAY THEY DEVELOPED THIS "IDEA" is COMPLETELY PREDICTABLE, BANAL AND USELESS. There was a certain sense of incompleteness and immaturity in their "songs" (if we can even call them songs), which sounded very pompous but absolutely lacked impact in the composition, which was almost nonexistent. The fact is that they did it, and as a debut, it was also acceptable that they had poorly developed a good idea: over time they could have improved it. However, they didn’t do that: they have always remained on their first album, producing the same type of useless and predictable music without ever taking the "big step" that would have made them really important. So for me, the subsequent albums, aside from 'Metropolis,' to which I might give a 2, score a solid 1, as they did nothing but repeat the mistakes already made in 'Images.' This absolute ineptitude and lack of competence in composing songs while churning out solos, arrangements, and melodies that are absolutely trivial and predictable is even more pronounced in one of their side projects, Transatlantic, which in the album 'SMPTE' composes ridiculous tracks like Backstreet Boys, seasoning them with displays of technique, and adding dozens of minutes of a song in which it goes from rock to jazz to ambient without practically following any relevance to the initial departure of the piece; not to mention the transitions of different genres that have no relation to one another. In this regard, I invite the know-it-all, Aero, Cptaio, Dave, and anyone interested (fans of Dream or not, in the case of Transatlantic, their musical ineptitude is so evident that I bet you will agree too) to listen to the track "We All Need Some Light" by Transatlantic, which closely resembles a piece by the Backstreet Boys. The only merit of this song is that, of course, it is very well arranged, as usual, technique 10, content 0. Soon I will write a review on 'SMPTe,' anyway: I expect to discuss it with you for sure. In particular, I would be interested in the opinions of people who appreciate Dream Theater (like Dave): I’m curious to know how they will judge Transatlantic. Beyond Transatlantic, the musical incompleteness of DT is also noticeable in the side project "AYREON," which, despite Pink Floyd references and the participation of the leader of Opeth, remains a mishmash of genres that aren’t well blended, even if some ideas are good and it is certainly interesting to listen to. Dream Theater, Transatlantic, and Ayreon are therefore in the midst of an artistic journey that they cannot complete: now, I doubt Transatlantic will ever make it, but as for Dream Theater, they could have easily succeeded; the qualities were all there. Now I don’t believe they will be able to anymore; with the last albums, they have sunk so deep that it will be difficult for them to resurface: also the fault of their presumption, and the fact that fans seem to accept their music as it is without urging them to evolve. A bit like Iron Maiden, even though the genres couldn’t be more different, the discourse is the same: they are both bands that could have given so much but haven’t, and now they are in decline, continuing to perform a faded and ridiculous i

As for you, Lux, this review (excluding your opinion on the album, which I respect) seems to me nothing more than a stupid and exaggerated invective against the album itself. It may not be a masterpiece, it may not be an excellent album, but: “after the first minute of listening, I am hit by a disarming feeling of déjà vu. What is this song, a posthumous unreleased track by Rush, mixed with a little Gilmour-esque Electric Solo” ------>>> it seems obvious to me that the PT are derived; we are in 2007 and they make a genre that, whether you like it or not, stems from Pink Floyd. But am I wrong or did you give a 3 to the album “Metropolis Part II” by Dream Theater? And do you not find that this “excerpt from your review above” fits perfectly with that album? The accusations that can be leveled at Images and Words and more generally at DT's music are the same, in fact. But between the quality of the compositions and arrangements of this PT album and Images, I would say there is an abyss: the accusation you make is much more fitting for Images than for Deadwing. In Images there is not just déjà vu; it feels like listening again to revived and banalized Rush. If you give a 2 to Deadwing ((despite the derivation and shallow and Lazarus which are commercial, the rest is artistically much more complex, refined, and interesting than any melody of DT: I would say it deserves at least a passing grade)) for consistency you should give a 1 to Images and Words, Metropolis, or any other DT album.
Then you come to the pathetic invective of “new single by BSB”… Not to mention “Steven seems to sing in a more personal way”: unlike Latrie, Steven deliberately sings that way, which is not impersonal (like Latrie's) but detached.
“All' esplosione Metal di chiara marca Opethiana verso metà canzone.” Sure, Steven had IMPROVED and EVOLVED Opeth by collaborating with them, so it's obvious that he has approached the Opeth sound and matrices; he himself admitted it: but I don’t see you giving a 2 to Opeth's albums (except for Damnation, to which you give a 3. Shall we compare the personality and ideas present in Damnation with those in Deadwing? I would say Damnation is much more bland and derivative. Anyway, Blackwater is influenced by Wilson's sound and yet you rated it a 5), right? Then you define some tracks as “Lagna,” and I can only imagine what you would give to Radiohead if you define these psychedelic ballads as “lagne.”
Everything you say after that is just a violent, stupid, and childish invective with hints of sharp humor that I would define as vulgar, offensive (but not in the way you might interpret it): “romantic ending of the kind ‘now you have to get moved or I’ll beat you up’”: where did you read that you have to get moved, in the booklet?:-) Come on.
You end with “But how many songs have been created in the past like this (and with definitely better melodies)? Millions.”
Name me ten; I'm not asking for millions, just ten.
If it weren't so senseless, stupidly extreme and invective, your writing would be excellent (I would give you a 5 even though, as you know, I don't agree with your opinion on the album): well-written, professional terms, and in-depth musical preparation. Unfortunately, you get a 2, also for the highly... um... provocative content towards someone I won't mention. Regards.

Oh my God, I thought you were talking about Dream Theater... I see them everywhere now... Sorry, what a stupid mistake, but DT and Pt are easily confused, and given the themes (personal style, ideals of their music) that Aero was discussing, I foolishly mixed them up with a DT song... sorry...

Oh my God, I thought you were talking about Dream Theater... I see them everywhere now... Sorry, what a stupid mistake, but DT and Pt are easily confused, and given the themes (personal style, ideals of their music) that Aero was discussing, I foolishly mixed them up with a DT song... sorry...