Liquid Tension Experiment
Liquid Tension Experiment 2

We are in 1999: a year has passed since the LTE project.
Jordan Rudess is now an official member of Dream Theater. "Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory" is released, a stunning CD from the alien DT. The Petrucci – Portnoy duo still wants to amaze.
Here come the premises for the continuation of an experimental masterpiece, which, to tell the truth, should have been left as a unique standalone. In fact, the four musicians conceive this new album, thus giving a true little brother to the first-born, imaginative, and melodious, guilty of having enticed poor listeners with irresistible harmonies.
The "child" presents itself by maintaining the genes of the parents and the framework of the young brother.
The long instrumental rides are the foundation of the album, both technical and exciting at the same time. The "usual" myriad of musical influences storms the album like a golden ring, making it, thanks to the immense value of the diamonds, dazzling and of immense value.
Production and improvisation are perfect, and the music is nectar for the incredulous eardrums.
The sound and creativity undergo a slight evolution compared to the previous work. Evolution based on the small loss of metal sonorities. Clearly and concisely, the second volume of LTE is sweeter, and we hear less metal than the first, due to a prevalence towards prog, jazz fusion, rock, and psychedelic atmospheres, in addition to the now recognized experiments.

The album starts with "Acid Rain," a lightning-fast and furious track that will knock you out at the slightest pace. "Biaxident" is a great mix, featuring Petrucci's strings and Rudess's piano. Moving forward, we are prodded by "914," with its colorful rhythm and electronic sound.
Enigmatic like a labyrinth, "Another Dimension" is a true puzzle of madness. Listen to it, and you'll understand what it means to lose yourself in another musical dimension. Created with a special dedication to Petrucci's daughter, Kiara, born during the album's recording period (about 8 days in total), "When The Water Breaks" arrives with its own sweetness, which will be accompanied further into the episode by a resounding sound.
An episode of great experimentation is the convoluted "Chewbacca," the sixth song of the album.
The harmony expressed in "Liquid Dreams" is truly incredible. The track is heavily effected by Petrucci's substantial trials and the no-ordinary rhythmic base of Levis-Portnoy, sustained by the fluid atmospheres crafted by Jordan.
The final track is "Hourglass," a very sweet coup de grâce recorded by Portnoy-Petrucci.

Tip your hat, in short, to an album that lacks the surprise effect, being the continuation of a masterpiece.
If you play an instrument or would like to learn one, pay attention. You might seriously lose the desire to continue...