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THE REVIEW
As always, DT strive not to bore us fans with the same things... so in 2005 "Octavarium" was released.
The first track is "The root of all evil." Naturally, the Dream continue to showcase their technique in all the tracks, with solos etc. slower parts follow the more rhythmic, fast ones. "The answer lies within" is beautiful but very slow. "These walls" is a middle ground between the first two: it's fast in some points, but very melodic especially... just like "I walk beside you."
"Panic attack," on the other hand, picks up more of the rhythm of the first track, which "Never enough" will also do. "Sacrificed sons" I honestly don't know how to describe, melodic but it's a bit... melancholic; between the fifth and the sixth verse they give hints of greater rhythm, intensifying, but everything fades again with that melancholic and mysterious break that reprises the theme... full of surprises this song!
"Octavarium," on the other hand, is a true work of art, and probably my favorite on the CD (even though it's always hard to say). Divided into five parts, it is also filled with technical display, with a duration of 24 solid minutes. It's like it tells a story. In the third part, it begins to distance itself from the usual melancholic tones and picks up a bit more rhythm, while the fourth part cannot be said to have a melody or a well-defined rhythm... maybe a bit macabre^^; the fifth part picks up the beginning. A suitable subtitle could have been "Trapped in this Octavarium" (refrain that ends the fourth part of this last track). Some breaks inside almost evoke Irish melodies.
It's a beautiful CD, rich in different tones, although melancholic ones prevail. Thus, Dream Theater have surprised us once again, mixing various genres, rhythms, melodies, different scales, showcasing the technique they have in abundance, and once again giving us an excellent work.
PS
I just hope that the break they've taken doesn't last long... I'm too curious about the next one ;)
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Dream Theater's 2005 album 'Octavarium' demonstrates their continuous evolution and technical mastery. The album balances fast rhythmic parts with slow, melodic, and melancholic moments. The title track stands out as a 24-minute epic showcasing varied moods and storytelling. Fans will appreciate the blend of genres and intricate musicianship. The reviewer eagerly anticipates the band's future work.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Dream Theater
American progressive metal band formed in 1985, known for virtuosic musicianship and landmark albums such as Images And Words and Metropolis Pt. 2.160 Reviews
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By Stratocontact
"This album showcases a different configuration from the previous ones, with less intricate sounds aiming for greater melody."
"After 75 minutes of listening, Dream Theater has achieved their goal; the quality of the product has not changed, whether one likes them or not."
By Lordsandreik
Let’s be honest, the Dream are NO longer the ultra-tech metal-prog-band they wanted to appear to be.
Maybe Dream, after reaching a good level worldwide, want to relax and enjoy fame and money, but I don’t think music, in general, can benefit from this.
By AndJusticeForAll
A disappointment? Yes. From Dream Theater, one expects something entirely different.
"Panic Attack" is literally a masterpiece, the song that makes the album worth it.
By Vinpe75
DT’s prog is back, listen to believe.
Notably, each song ends with the intro of the next.
By Metropolis79
Octavarium is the epitome of this, especially for the precise use of the real orchestra behind the New York quintet.
DT 'demonstrates they don’t need to prove' to anyone their technical prowess.
