Todd Schnell
Second Unit
- Joined
- May 21, 2001
- Messages
- 255
I also give this record a
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Scratching my head here. Images & Words is a definitive progressive metal record. The break on Metropolis for instance is completely over the top.
Dream Theater's over the top soloing & huge instrumental breaks have been there from the beginning. It is part of what is cool about their style imo.
Brian L
Yes same thought here on the intro riff reminding of Black Sabbath. Also there is a radio edit of As I Am which does not do justice to the full album version. Sonics are also very good. Also Mike Portnoy in chat posted on his forum http://www.mikeportnoy.com/forum/ - has mentioned that if sales go well a DVD-A release would follow. The record was recorded with this in mind. Bring it on!
How I would rate the DT studio catalog:
When Dream And Day Unite = A-
Charlie Dominici on vocals sounds similar to Geddy Lee of Rush. DT is obviously hugely influenced by Rush.
Images And Words = A+
Considered the blueprint for progressive metal by many.
Awake = A
Less technical & heavier than I&W.
A Change Of Seasons = A-
A killer 23min epic song!
Falling Into Infinity = C
Blah! DT giving into the the record label. Some good songs & a few of their worst or the worst. More prog-rock than metal. Some really love this one though.
Scenes From a Memory = A-
Great record! As much a prog-rock as a metal record.
Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence = B+
Good record. Disc 2 starts off great, then fizzles out toward the 2nd half imo.
Train of Thought = A- (too early but I'm really liking it)
Their heaviest. Some of the influences are a bit too obvious, but still good stuff.
Todd
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Scratching my head here. Images & Words is a definitive progressive metal record. The break on Metropolis for instance is completely over the top.
Dream Theater's over the top soloing & huge instrumental breaks have been there from the beginning. It is part of what is cool about their style imo.
Brian L
Yes same thought here on the intro riff reminding of Black Sabbath. Also there is a radio edit of As I Am which does not do justice to the full album version. Sonics are also very good. Also Mike Portnoy in chat posted on his forum http://www.mikeportnoy.com/forum/ - has mentioned that if sales go well a DVD-A release would follow. The record was recorded with this in mind. Bring it on!
How I would rate the DT studio catalog:
When Dream And Day Unite = A-
Charlie Dominici on vocals sounds similar to Geddy Lee of Rush. DT is obviously hugely influenced by Rush.
Images And Words = A+
Considered the blueprint for progressive metal by many.
Awake = A
Less technical & heavier than I&W.
A Change Of Seasons = A-
A killer 23min epic song!
Falling Into Infinity = C
Blah! DT giving into the the record label. Some good songs & a few of their worst or the worst. More prog-rock than metal. Some really love this one though.
Scenes From a Memory = A-
Great record! As much a prog-rock as a metal record.
Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence = B+
Good record. Disc 2 starts off great, then fizzles out toward the 2nd half imo.
Train of Thought = A- (too early but I'm really liking it)
Their heaviest. Some of the influences are a bit too obvious, but still good stuff.
Todd