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Brilliant album. Sure, it's more of the same, but it's some of the best "same" they have ever released. Every song is very solid and there's no weak tracks. The Alien is an amazing all-rounder with some great progressive metal pyrotechnics. Answering The Call is a classic-sounding album that's very fun to listen. Sleeping Giant is an amazing mini-epic with a great chorus. Transcending Time is a Rush-inspired track that works as a nice break. Awaken The Master features the first 8-string on a Dream Theater song and it works great. And the epic is for sure one of their best songs to date.

Five stars.