Nice one Barry.

Ya know, I've tried a bunch of different DT CDs over the years, but have never been able to get past that singer. The band seems to fit the mold of the overwrought wankfest too many notes too fast without any feeling progressive metal band. They feel like a cliche.

I tend to enjoy the individual players from that band when they perform with others or make solo albums, but when they are all together, it becomes too much.

I have a friend that gets fatigued with complicated music. I went to see Porcupine Tree with him once and he had to walk out of the show to the lobby for a while because the music was too dense and intense for him. I chuckle to myself about what a lightweight he is, but you know, that is exactly the way I feel about DT. Like the Geezer says, it's exhausting, not exhilarating.

That said, I will go and see these guys when they come to town, I promise.

And what DVD is this you guys are talking about? Gimme a title and I'll seek it out.