: A common criticism of this album is the "plastic" or "gated" sound of Mike Mangini’s snare drum. While the high-res FLAC doesn't change the fundamental production, it makes the snare sound slightly less flat and more natural.
Official "Studio Masters" often sourced from digital retailers like ProStudioMasters Mastering Note: Dream Theater - Dream Theater -2013- -FLAC 24-96-
emphasized a "rebirth" and a "moving forward" in the band's career. The record balances shorter, concise tracks with the technical complexity that defines progressive metal. Mike Mangini "Unleashed" : A common criticism of this album is