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The second chapter of Liquid Tension Experiment, like its predecessor, is noteworthy in its own field.
The compositions and passages are as whirlwind and complex as previously heard: the right mix of power, grit, and speed that cannot be missing in an album of pure virtuosity. This too was recorded in just a few days and the band remained untouched, as it was played during the same period.
Undoubtedly, it's a colossal work and there are also tracks here that can be deemed hits, as they overwhelm the listener in an extremely frantic metal, and they are: "Acid Rain" and "Another Dimension". On the other hand, more experimental are "When The Water Breaks", which is a colossal piece that stretches through heavy guitar riffs, drum solos, and a very dynamic bass; "Chewbacca", which contains slower but more intricate melodies.
It is an extreme work of pure technicality, and this too results in a certain "extreme showiness" that harms the product's personality but remains always a well-crafted side project thanks to the band that churns out notes with a certain extreme accuracy. Of course, if seen from a technical musical point of view, it is perhaps one of the peaks in its genre, but if originality and personality are sought, one must look elsewhere.
I have listened to both albums and rated them based on my initial perspective, and for this, I give a full five.
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Liquid Tension Experiment 2 continues the legacy of its predecessor with complex, whirlwind compositions full of power and grit. Notable tracks like "Acid Rain" and "Another Dimension" deliver intense metal energy, while pieces like "When The Water Breaks" and "Chewbacca" showcase experimental and intricate musicianship. Though technically exceptional, the album's extreme showiness slightly affects its personality but remains a highly crafted work of virtuosity. The reviewer awards it a full five stars for its musical prowess.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Liquid Tension Experiment
Liquid Tension Experiment is an American instrumental progressive supergroup formed by John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy, Jordan Rudess, and Tony Levin. They released two albums in 1998–1999, reunited live in 2008, and returned with LTE3 in 2021. Their music blends progressive metal, rock, fusion, and extended improvisation.09 Reviews
Other reviews
By cliffburton86
Production and improvisation are perfect, and the music is nectar for the incredulous eardrums.
The album starts with 'Acid Rain,' a lightning-fast and furious track that will knock you out at the slightest pace.
By gilmour
The album presents a sound much less metal, and more prog.
"When The Water Breaks" is perhaps the most beautiful on the album, a long progressive piece that keeps the listener’s curiosity alive.
By Dreamtheater
"The following track 'Biaxident' is this CD’s little masterpiece: delicate notes are intertwined... Beautiful. Sweet but at the same time fast and aggressive."
"Eh, to recap, this work combines very well-done songs with real junk... if 'taken' in the right doses, it’s enjoyable."
