I'll be interested to hear what you think of it, Nick. It's not my favorite album, but I like it well enough. It's always interesting to me to hear how people feel about Portnoy's departure. I don't know if you followed the boards during the time he was leaving, but it was really painful to watch his process of leaving. He knew it was time and that he needed to go (and the band needed him to go), but he didn't want to leave. His wife finally stepped in and drew the line for him after he posted a particularly painful public rant. I felt for him, but I think it was the best thing for him as an artist and for the band. Is it different? Sure, but I like the changes. Just my .02 cents (or .015 Euros).
Just out of curiosity, what makes Scenes of a Memory pt. 2 your favorite album, Nick?
Just out of curiosity, what makes Scenes of a Memory pt. 2 your favorite album, Nick?
Everyone has an Angel: a Guardian who watches over us. We can't know what form they'll take. One day, old man. Next day, little girl. But don't let appearances fool you, they can be as fierce as any dragon. Yet they're not here to fight our battles, but to whisper from our heart. Reminding that it's us: it's everyone of us who holds power over the world we create. -Sweet Pea