"The key to liking this album is to understand that it is a musical. I like it a lot, some weaker tracks in over 2 hours of music not withstanding. I also think that in hindsight (2023), looking back on all the Mangini-era DT albums, this is the only one that is as creative in the pre-Mangini sense (think Scenes or 6 Degrees). It all flows nicely, the songwriting is REALLY inspired, and the occasional cheesy bit fits in nicely as well, as long as, like I said in the beginning, you appreciate this being a musical."
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2. | Dystopian Overture 4:50 |
3. | The Gift of Music 4:00 "Channeling Rush ... great way to kick off the story after the overture." |
4. | The Answer 1:52 |
5. | A Better Life 4:39 |
6. | Lord Nafaryus 3:28 |
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9. | Act of Faythe 5:00 |
10. | Three Days 3:44 |
11. | The Hovering Sojourn 0:27 |
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13. | A Life Left Behind 5:49 |
14. | Ravenskill 6:01 |
15. | Chosen 4:32 |
16. | A Tempting Offer 4:19 |
17. | Digital Discord 0:47 |
18. | The X Aspect 4:13 |
19. | A New Beginning 7:40 |
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21. | 2285 Entr'acte 2:20 |
22. | Moment of Betrayal 6:11 |
23. | Heaven's Cove 4:19 |
24. | Begin Again 3:54 |
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26. | Machine Chatter 1:03 |
27. | The Walking Shadow 2:58 |
28. | My Last Farewell 3:44 |
29. | Losing Faythe 4:13 "Tragic! However, that last cry at the end is hilarious." |
30. | Whispers on the Wind 1:37 |
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32. | Our New World 4:12 |
33. | Power Down 1:25 |
34. | Astonishing 5:51 |