John Petrucci is an American guitarist, founding member of Dream Theater and a member of Liquid Tension Experiment. He is known for technical virtuosity and melodic instrumental compositions; solo releases discussed here include Suspended Animation and Terminal Velocity.

Founding member and guitarist of Dream Theater; often cited for technical playing and melodic instrumental work; has released solo albums (Suspended Animation, Terminal Velocity) and a duo album with Jordan Rudess; has used 7-string guitar on recordings.

DeBaser reviews praise John Petrucci's technical mastery, melodic sense and solo output. Reviews cover his solo albums Suspended Animation and Terminal Velocity and the duo release with Jordan Rudess. Overall reception is favorable, highlighting virtuosity balanced with melody.

For:Guitarists, progressive metal fans, Dream Theater listeners

 Finally!!! After so long and so much waiting, I find myself in front of the first solo CD by one of my favorite guitarists, the great JP from Dream Theater!

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 This is a little masterpiece of semi-acoustic prog-rock: two demons who, while enriching each other and mutually exalting, tune moments of excitement and tension interspersed with reflective "tantric" pauses.

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 John Petrucci reaffirms himself as divine, if it was still necessary to demonstrate it once again.

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