Dream Theater - Dream Theater -2013- -flac 24-96- -

The album was recorded between January and May 2013 at Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove, New York. Following the commercially and critically successful A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011), this album saw a more aggressive and cinematic direction. John Petrucci sought a "bigger, more forward in-your-face kind of sound". For the first time, Mangini was fully integrated into the writing process from day one, leading Petrucci to declare him "unleashed" and an "animal" in the studio.

Here is how each track shines in this high-fidelity format: Dream Theater - Dream Theater -2013- -FLAC 24-96-

Upgrading to a high-resolution file fundamentally changes the presentation: The album was recorded between January and May

To fully appreciate the 24-bit/96kHz FLAC files, a proper playback chain is essential. While 24-bit/96kHz files can be up to several hundred megabytes, the superior audio quality is a worthwhile trade-off. Here's what you'll need: For the first time, Mangini was fully integrated

: Most tracks are shorter and more focused than typical Dream Theater epics, with the notable exception of the 22-minute closing suite, "Illumination Theory". Production & Sound : Produced by John Petrucci

The album was recorded between January and May 2013 at Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove, New York. Following the commercially and critically successful A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011), this album saw a more aggressive and cinematic direction. John Petrucci sought a "bigger, more forward in-your-face kind of sound". For the first time, Mangini was fully integrated into the writing process from day one, leading Petrucci to declare him "unleashed" and an "animal" in the studio.

Here is how each track shines in this high-fidelity format:

Upgrading to a high-resolution file fundamentally changes the presentation:

To fully appreciate the 24-bit/96kHz FLAC files, a proper playback chain is essential. While 24-bit/96kHz files can be up to several hundred megabytes, the superior audio quality is a worthwhile trade-off. Here's what you'll need:

: Most tracks are shorter and more focused than typical Dream Theater epics, with the notable exception of the 22-minute closing suite, "Illumination Theory". Production & Sound : Produced by John Petrucci