Black Clouds and Silver Linings

So this morning I went and purchased Dream Theater's 11th album "Black Clouds and Silver linings" and it is quite an awesome CD. The whole situation was pretty funny though because Ethan was also getting it first thing this morning, but luckily Utah time is an hour ahead and I was able to get it an hour earlier than he was. As soon as a bought it I sent him a picture message of the album and then I continued sending a bunch of texts about how awesome each track was as I listened to them, eventually he couldnt take it and he sent me this message, "I cant take it! Im not talking to you till I listen to it!" It was so funny, its always been my tradition to find a way to get CDs before Ethan does and torment him with it. It was usually pretty easy because he would be in school or something, but I was lucky enough this time to be living in Utah. But anyways, for those who are interested in freakin awesome progressive metal the album is incredible, I was even more impressed with it than with Systematic Chaos, their previous album, which was also great. This one has really brought all of their greatest elements together, it has hard metal sounding guitar parts mixed in with a very progressive feel. And it also slows down at times to give the whole thing a really balanced feel to it. So cool. On top of the album being really great, they released a special edition which includes a CD of cover songs they did of awesome bands like Queen and Dio, which I am listening to right now, and then a 3rd CD that is their album but instrumental only. So if you love progressive metal go get it now, and if you're a little curious but have never ventured into the realm of prog metal then go buy it, you will thank me, just ask Kyle. Anyways, I'm gonna go continue my listening adventure! Tchau!