DREAM THEATER — Train of Thought (review)

DREAM THEATER — Train of Thought album cover Album · 2003 · Progressive Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
4.5/5 ·
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I mentioned in an earlier review that DREAM THEATER would probably be one of my favourite bands if they didn't veer so close to those sappy moments and instead were dark, heavy and nasty. Well i guess that explains why this is my favourite DREAM THEATER record. Other than the mellow 3 minute track "Vacant" this is one heavy and nasty beast. It's song after song of aggression and power and it suits me just fine thankyou. The band released a cover album of METALLICA tunes the same year as this recording and that METALLICA flavour really comes through at times, especially in LaBrie's vocals.And that's my only complaint and why i took off a half star because this one is a beast the likes we have never seen before or since from this band. Love the cover art and pictures in the liner notes as well. Special mention to the only instrumental on here called "Stream Of Consciousness" that is so impressive but then i could say that about several tracks on here. The keyboards have been scaled way back and the heaviness increased making this one a must for fans of Metal.
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