Dream Theater's Greatest Hit

Got my paws on a copy of the Greatest Hit collection today. Wasn't sure what to expect really with the several remixes on there. Kevin Shirley has done a decent job on the Images And Words tracks, in bringing them up to date. That said, the original David Prater production was perfect for the early nineties market, as was proved by the fact that 'Pull Me Under' became such a radio hit. Definitely worth checking out then, as it does have some rare-ish edited tracks and b-sides on there.

And the liner notes aren't bad either . . .

Tour Version Cover

Ignore the odd looking "S" in Shadows as something weird just happened when I opened it with Photoshop. Obviously the printed version won't look like this. Though if the publishers employ the same proof-reader as they did for the limited edition, then it might . . .

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Metal Hammer Review

Review from this month's Metal Hammer

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Classic Rock Review

Classic Rock Magazine . . . Click on the scan above to enlarge . . .

Testing For Echo

Well ain't this a surprise? I'm back. Long, long dull story involving machines that go beep, bad medicines and other wacky things. Shit happens as they say. Anyway . . .

Right. Well I guess I should update you all as to what has been happening with the Dream Theater book, given that it was the reason I started doing this blogging thing in the first place. I don't know the exact numbers, but I know there are only a few of the lovely, 2-book limited edition left. So get in there quick if you want one. For those of you that haven't seen one yet, see above for an idea of what it looks like. The press reviews have been kind - always a huge relief - and I'll post some later on today.

There is also another version heading out this spring - a softback tour edition that DT will have on their merch stalls in time for their US spring tour. This has updated text and all typos have also been removed (hopefully . . .)

I should have a copy of the sleeve somewhere which I'll also post soon. And for all Italians out there, there is talk of an Italian language version which is hopefully being signed off in the next few days.