DivineComedy כתב:
I read the bashed Metalist review. I think the general theme of the review is that DT are fading in the last years into super technical soul-less group. I do not agree that they became soul-less but definitely the are not as strong as in the past.
My point is that the author was more reviewing DT than the show. Having said that I think his opinion is valid and should not be "banned" to be displayed among the other reviews.
One thing I definitely agree with the guy. The Great Debate has no place in live shows.
Also from what I saw Mangini till now, I definitely don't think he is "much better" than Portnoy. I don't like the way he departed DT, but saying Mangini is a much better drummer is just ridiculous.
Sorry but I respectfully disagree
First thing is first - if the writer of the review wants to write a review about the band, he shouldn't disguise it as a review about the live performance. More importantly, he shouldn't mix his opinions and views about the band with a review about the live show. In other words - he may think DT is soul-less and that even may be valid (will get to that in a sec) but to say that the live show was soul-less, makes me think he was either not there or that the reviewer is blind, deaf and dumb (no mistake - I meant it that way
)
As for the soul-less thing - saying that DT is not as strong as it used to be is an opinion that a lot of people share (again not me personally but a bit on that later) but going as far as soul-less - those are harsh words man. And from my experience when people resort to these kind of expressions it implies both a personal agenda and strong emotion. I believe that I referred in my previous post to why I believe the point of view of the reviewer is very much influenced by his life sleeping away from being a young stud to a middle aged grumpy old man
Lastly - I don't even think DT are that less strong or even at all less strong than they used to. Now normally I make it a point not to disagree with experts - which given your status is what you guys probably are but I do have the fresh point of view perspective/advantage. There is a different thread about which albums are better (old ones or new ones) and so on and I surely think they are different. But people who have been listening to DT for some time may be used to a certain sound and may not like the change. I came about to listen to Dt like a new kid entering a candy store where all candy from all era is available. While I certainly like the old candy - they taste sort of old. The new candy on the other hand - tastes sweeeeeeeet
התחבר
שאלות נפוצות
