Dream Theater

One of my favorite album's ever.

@Phrygian Sunshine:

ToT starts with the end of SDoIT as well! Very cool!

@Philba1966:

Hey, I never noticed that one. Thanks!

@Philba1966: And then the end note of ToT starts Octavarium. and ends it too. It's this whole thing called a Meta-Album. From Scenes from a Memory to Octacarium

Where to begin...? First off, you could write an entire book on this album, from synopsis to in-depth critique. There are simply too many highlights to consider in a single post.

For the two people who haven't put 1 and 2 together, you should try it; listen to Part I: The Miracle and the Sleeper and Part II: Scenes from a Memory and it's kinda like "watching" a movie trailer then "seeing" the film. Entertainment!

I'm listening to it right now haha. But seriously, I haven't been a DT fan for too long now, and this album is what got me into them in the first place. Absolutely beautiful story, mixed with the actual instrumentation which has softer, more melodic bits but also contains the very metal/hard rock sections. Again, amazing album.

I can definitely say this is DT's best album, although I love LOVE Octavarium, The storyline of SCenes From A Memory is amazing, Dance of Eternity that instrumental still blows my mind.

Definitely their best on every level. I particularly like how well it works on an emotional level. They do a great job connecting the story with emotions that anyone can relate too. Confusion, anger, lust, joy, sadness, etc... None of their albums do this so well.

Ha, I'm actually listening to it now. It's hands down my favorite DT album. I have used to to 'hook' four of my friends into DT, so far it has had a 100% success rate, lol.

Scenes should be mandatory listening for anyone who wants to learn about prog metal. This was Jordan's first album with the band and the keyboard parts he contributed blew me away. He instantly let me know that he was the right man for the job.