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THE REVIEW
This CD is considered by many to be Dream Theater's slip-up. I don't understand what's going on in some people's heads, and I'm not referring to those who don't like this band—everyone's entitled to their tastes—but to the veteran fans who have almost disowned the band.
The beautiful CD, like all Dream albums, starts with a not very original song As I Am which, with its hard style, is a bit of a negative phase of the CD, not to mention Petrucci's solo, which is amazing. Track number two is This Dying Soul, and it's a great song linked to The Glass Prison (an old song by Dream Theater). Song number three is a sweet symphony that cradles us and then finally explodes into melodic and instrumental phases that are nothing short of superb, Endless Sacrifice. Song four is a bit heavy and has a somewhat new and massive style compared to the band's old sound. However, it’s a great song, highlighting Portnoy's initial roll. Let's move on to five, Vacant, a sweet intro to the wonderful and, in my opinion, unique Stream Of Consciousness, which I consider the most beautiful track on the entire album. Finally, the CD closes with the wonderful and infinite In The Name Of God, which I had the honor of appreciating live (brilliant).
It is difficult to evaluate this excellent album, and even though it is amazing, I consider it inferior to masterpieces like: Images And Words, Scenes From A Memory, and Awake. Nevertheless, it is an excellent CD; listen to it, it's worth it.
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This review defends Dream Theater's 'Train of Thought' against critics by highlighting its strengths, such as amazing solos and standout tracks like 'Stream of Consciousness'. While considered slightly below some previous masterpieces, it remains an excellent and powerful progressive metal album. The review praises its mix of heaviness and melody and celebrates the band's musical evolution.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 KiccoLSD1
Stream of Consciousness: 11 minutes of pure music that enter forcibly into Dream Theater’s history.
The album closes with 'In the Name of God,' probably the most beautiful song on the album, where indeed all the members give their best.
By TheSilentMan
The musicians' exhibitionism has become something abstract on the album; in fact, Petrucci's solos are indeed very fast but lack pathos.
Despite the usual mammoth durations typical of DT, the songs are the right length and contain some well-structured moments, but the ideas are now exhausted.
By cameli11
It's simply fantastic, it mesmerized the audience upon its release, they have once again shown themselves to be out-of-this-world!
DT are superior to everyone and Train of Thought is one of the many demonstrations they have presented and will hopefully continue to do for years and years to come.
By Josh
If the New York band had distinguished itself for originality and versatility, we now face blurred imitations of Tool and Korn.
The album, while showcasing some valid episodes, proves to be a low blow for longtime fans but could attract a new audience.
By Dreamtheater
"With 'Vacant' I feel the real Dream Theater: truly beautiful and touching... melancholic and even heartbreaking."
"Train of Thought falls into the 'trap' of metal, with too many solos and high rhythms... absolutely not their style."
