So i've been into dream theater for a few months now...

[BanksD]

...and for the first time in a while I decided to sit down and listen to Images & Words all the way though and i was once again reminded why I got into this band. Like I said I've been a fan of this for not too long (and sadly i got into the band after Mike left) but I love what I've heard so far, and I hope to be listening to this band for a long time to come.

I also wanted to use this thread to make an introduction of some sort since I couldn't really find a good thread to post in first.

I don't really have anything else to say other than I hope to get to know you all and have a good time.

[TempusVox]

Welcome to the disease.

[wolfking]

...and for the first time in a while I decided to sit down and listen to Images & Words all the way though and i was once again reminded why I got into this band. Like I said I've been a fan of this for not too long (and sadly i got into the band after Mike left) but I love what I've heard so far, and I hope to be listening to this band for a long time to come.

I also wanted to use this thread to make an introduction of some sort since I couldn't really find a good thread to post in first.

I don't really have anything else to say other than I hope to get to know you all and have a good time.

Welcome to the freak show my friend. 

With DT you have a long wonderful journey ahead of you, and you won't be disappointed.

[ricky]

Have you listen to SFAM? The only record that most DT fans agree is better then I&W.

[BanksD]

Have you listen to SFAM? The only record that most DT fans agree is better then I&W.

Yeah SFAM is my favorite that I've heard so far (in fact i'm listening to it as i'm typing this)

[The Letter M]

It starts with a couple fan-favorite albums, then a couple live albums... then you get all of the studio albums, then the remaining live albums. Oh, and of course, A Change Of Seasons.

Then you find out about YtseJamRecords and start getting the bootlegs - the studio Demos of the first 4 albums and the Majesty Demos... then the live bootlegs... then the Covers Series. And all the DVDs. Then finally the Making Of albums for FII and SFAM.

Oh, then you find out about each member's side projects like Liquid Tension Experiment, Transatlantic (which, if you're not careful, will lead you into Neal Morse/Spock's Beard, Roine Stolt/The Flower Kings, and Marillion), Platypus/The Jelly Jam, and their solo albums and collaborations.

Oh, then you realize there are some really cool hard-to-find things that cost a pretty penny, like Fan Club CDs and DVDs. Then there's shirts, other apparel, posters, pins, books, magazines with cover stories, and so much more.

In about a couple years, you'll become pretty poor... but enriched with the music of five guys who do it for themselves, and the fans, and love every moment of it.

Welcome to the club!

-Marc.

[dethklok09]

please note that listening to dream theater may instigate doubt in your own playing abilities and will eventually cause you to sell your instrument on ebay

[The Letter M]

please note that listening to dream theater may instigate doubt in your own playing abilities and will eventually cause you to sell your instrument on ebay

Then you can turn that money around and buy more DT and DT-related stuff!

-Marc.

[Jamesman42]

It starts with a couple fan-favorite albums, then a couple live albums... then you get all of the studio albums, then the remaining live albums. Oh, and of course, A Change Of Seasons.

Then you find out about YtseJamRecords and start getting the bootlegs - the studio Demos of the first 4 albums and the Majesty Demos... then the live bootlegs... then the Covers Series. And all the DVDs. Then finally the Making Of albums for FII and SFAM.

Oh, then you find out about each member's side projects like Liquid Tension Experiment, Transatlantic (which, if you're not careful, will lead you into Neal Morse/Spock's Beard, Roine Stolt/The Flower Kings, and Marillion), Platypus/The Jelly Jam, and their solo albums and collaborations.

Oh, then you realize there are some really cool hard-to-find things that cost a pretty penny, like Fan Club CDs and DVDs. Then there's shirts, other apparel, posters, pins, books, magazines with cover stories, and so much more.

In about a couple years, you'll become pretty poor... but enriched with the music of five guys who do it for themselves, and the fans, and love every moment of it.

This is true...that's why I just stick with the music mostly (explore Transatlantic, and you should REALLY get some Liquid Tension Experiment if you like the instrumental-ness of DT, because that's basically what it is, with a different bassist).

[hefdaddy42]

Have you listen to SFAM? The only record that most DT fans agree is better then I&W.

No, most fans don't.

[antigoon]

If you don't want to become a cynical asshole like the rest of us, you should probably leave

[nikostheater]

Welcome to the club mate.
What Marc said before me stands so true it's scary!
Enjoy a great journey with DT and a good company here with us.
And Merry Christmas!!

[jsem]

Have you listen to SFAM? The only record that most DT fans agree is better then I&W.

No, most fans don't.

It's just the only record some fans prefer over IW (some like Awake... for some reason, but w/e)

[Metabog]

Welcome to the disease.

I agree, we should introduce him to Opeth so he can be rid of it.

[ricky]

Have you listen to SFAM? The only record that most DT fans agree is better then I&W.

No, most fans don't.

oh.

[RuRoRul]

It's just the only record some fans prefer over IW

No it's not.

[wolfking]

Welcome to the disease.

I agree, we should introduce him to Opeth so he can be rid of it.

fuyck yeah!!  i see waht you did there!! o[etj!!  damnatiomn!

[jsem]

It's just the only record some fans prefer over IW

No it's not.

Fine. I've seen exceptions, but they're rare.

[darkshade]

It starts with a couple fan-favorite albums, then a couple live albums... then you get all of the studio albums, then the remaining live albums. Oh, and of course, A Change Of Seasons.

Then you find out about YtseJamRecords and start getting the bootlegs - the studio Demos of the first 4 albums and the Majesty Demos... then the live bootlegs... then the Covers Series. And all the DVDs. Then finally the Making Of albums for FII and SFAM.

Oh, then you find out about each member's side projects like Liquid Tension Experiment, Transatlantic (which, if you're not careful, will lead you into Neal Morse/Spock's Beard, Roine Stolt/The Flower Kings, and Marillion), Platypus/The Jelly Jam, and their solo albums and collaborations.

Oh, then you realize there are some really cool hard-to-find things that cost a pretty penny, like Fan Club CDs and DVDs. Then there's shirts, other apparel, posters, pins, books, magazines with cover stories, and so much more.

In about a couple years, you'll become pretty poor... but enriched with the music of five guys who do it for themselves, and the fans, and love every moment of it.

This is true...that's why I just stick with the music mostly (explore Transatlantic, and you should REALLY get some Liquid Tension Experiment if you like the instrumental-ness of DT, because that's basically what it is, with a different bassist).

yes, a Dream Theater collection is not complete without both LTE records. I always found those albums to be very close extensions of the DT canon. Transatlantic is also worth checking out (they only have 3 albums), but may lead to many more albums.