Concerning Leaked Dream Theater Songs

It has been brought to my attention that additional tracks from the new Dream Theater album, “Black Clouds and Silver Linings”, have been leaked onto torrent sites. To date, every track has been leaked, except for “The Best Of Times”, prior to the official release date.

This is very disrespectful to Dream Theater, and specifically to Mike Portnoy, who put a lot of effort into the arrangements of these compositions, and into their production. I admit, that I did download “A Nightmare To Remember”, and “A Passage of Passage” when they were first leaked. I initially thought that they were released by the band as a marketing thing. However, when I found out that the two tracks were released, ” … without consent”, I immediately discontinued my listening pleasure. It’s completely ridiculous to me, the thought that virtually their entire album can be leaked, over a month prior to the official release date. Moreover, I’m shocked that DT fanatics can feel no guilt in downloading their own copy on 5, yes 5, of the songs, knowing full well that they were released without permission.

This post is a cry out to all the true Dream Theater fans in the world, that actually have the slightest bit of respect for the band they have supported all these years. The ones that have the decency to wait, and be patient. Please, don’t download any more tracks off of the new album. And if you have listened to any of them other than “A Rite of Passage”, please discontinue your listening. For one, it’s illegal; and two, it simply spoils the excitement, and the fun of it all. What’s the point of having a set release date for an album?

You’re only ruining the experience for yourself. Show these guys some respect. I mean, come on. You have been supporting this band for all these years, and you’re just going to throw it in their faces.

It’s such a shame. Personally, I won’t be listening to anything else until June 23rd. I would encourage you to do the same.

Jared