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THE REVIEW
The inner transport of the soul became music….
An album definitely not comparable to Train of Thought as some have said, with undeniable precise references to their other albums, but the work heads elsewhere towards something truly new. We have techniques used in Awake, in Falling Into Infinity, and even in Scenes From A Memory, but all revisited. Notably, each song ends with the intro of the next.
The Root of All Evil (8:07) a piano note recalls the end of Train of Thought, but then it flows decisively and swiftly, and in the second part, we find precise references in the lyrics to The Dying Soul.
The Answer Lies Within (5:26) sugary like Vacant but much richer and evolved.
These Walls (6:59) Enormous keyboard work, fabulous and alien.
I Walk Beside You (4:29) takes the soul.
Panic Attack (7:16) original vocal and rhythmic impact that then characterizes the album. Here we particularly find Petrucci with performances like As I Am but only in the solo, mythical Rudess simply fabulous.
Never Enough (6:33) Labrie seems to sing like Muse (I hope not to disappoint or frighten anyone).
Sacrificed Sons (10:42) Infinitely melodic and when the keyboard and guitar come in, they are prog… and it’s the DT’s.
Octavarium (24:00) intro like Queen if we must compare, voice with references to Genesis in the '70s and then an increasing fantastic work.
DT’s prog is back, listen to believe.
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Octavarium by Dream Theater is a progressive metal album that revisits past techniques while moving toward new creative directions. Each track seamlessly connects to the next, showcasing instrumental excellence and strong vocal delivery. Highlights include impressive keyboard work, intricate guitar solos, and epic songwriting. The title track stands out as a prog masterpiece with influences from Queen and Genesis. This album marks a powerful return to Dream Theater's prog roots.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 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.
By raziel054911
Octavarium is truly a masterpiece... a tribute to Pink Floyd, not just a simple cover inserted into the song.
This Octavarium seems to collect a bit of all the sounds heard so far, perhaps in a more catchy version, and ends with this 24-minute monument which frankly clashes a bit.
