Images And Words

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Album Information
  • Artist: Dream Theater (See All Albums by Dream Theater)

  • Date Released: Jun 30, 1992

  • Genre: Rock/Pop, Style: Progressive Rock

  • Label: Atlantic Records

  • Copyright: 1992 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

Total Tracks: 8   Total Length: 57:03

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The Album That Launched 1,000 Bands

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This is it, the prototype for any number of "prog metal" bands who all hope to recreate the sound found on this album. As far as blueprints for a genre goes, it's an excellent one. In fact, it's probably the best prog metal album ever created, though several other great albums precede it. Unlike classics by Queensryche, Fates Warning, or Iron Maiden, however, Dream Theater incorporates real progressive rock elements, not just album length stories or complex, syncopated riffs. And, unlike those other bands, Dream Theater has a keyboard player, an essential element in prog. DT were soon to expand their sound and actual progress (oddly enough, this is a rarity in "prog" metal), but this album is still the jewel in their prog metal crown.

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They Say All Music Guide

Dream Theater’s first album with new vocalist James LaBrie is an excellent mix of progressive metal stylings with heartfelt vocals and thought-provoking lyrics. Guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, and drummer Mike Portnoy, all of whom trained at Berklee, show impressive ability on their respective instruments. Kevin Moore’s keyboards weave strongly through the intricately constructed songs, while operatically trained LaBrie shows an impressive range with his tenor. Standout tracks include the complex “Metropolis, Pt. 1,” the Shakespeare-influenced “Pull Me Under” (also released as a single and video), the dramatic “Take the Time,” and the 11-minute, thoughtful “Learning to Live.” Dream Theater’s musicianship and songwriting are a cut above the norm; this is a very good disc. – Phil Carter

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