This album was meticulously engineered to showcase Mangini’s "scientific" drumming style. The high-resolution FLAC files allow the listener to hear the nuances of his snare ghost notes and the crystalline shimmer of his overheads.
A dedicated USB DAC capable of native 24-bit/96kHz decoding to preserve transient details.
With a total length of 68:01, the album primarily consists of shorter, more direct tracks, culminating in the 22-minute epic "Illumination Theory".
The album Dream Theater was intended to be a fresh start. After the immense pressure of replacing a founding member, the band approached this record with a sense of freedom and creative cohesion.
For audiophiles, the version is often cited as the definitive way to listen to this album.
This album is noted for being more than its predecessors, with most tracks staying under 7 minutes, yet still delivering the band's signature technical complexity. Dream Theater 2013 Album Production Quality Discussion
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