Dream Theater's specialty is atmospheric metal, at times heavy, at times sinister, with a sharp techno edge. "New Millennium," the disc's opening cut, defines the sound: ringing guitars, a driving beat, start-stop dynamics and rolling drum crescendos. There's a bit of a Rush influence at work here, as well as ELP and even some Metallica. "Hollow Years" is a quieter track, replete with gentle acoustic guitar, soothing vocals and an inspirational theme about the lifting of old curses and the possibility for redemption. Lead singer James LaBrie has a slightly nasal, but otherwise pleasing modern pop/metal vocal attack, which he exercises with passion throughout. If you like your metal melodic and even, at times, introspective, you should enjoy a visit to this Dream Theater.
Recorded at Avatar Studios, New York, New York in June & July 1997.
Personnel: James LaBrie (vocals, background vocals); Doug Pinnick (vocals); John Petrucci (guitar, background vocals); Derek Sherinian (keyboards, background vocals); John Myung (bass guitar, Chapman stick); Mike Portnoy (drums, percussion, background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Kevin Shirley.
Recording information: Avatar Studios, New York, NY (06/1997-07/1997).
Photographer: Tony May.
Arrangers: Desmond Child; Dream Theater.
Dream Theater: James LaBrie (vocals); John Petrucci (guitar, background vocals); Derek Sherinian (keyboards, background vocals); John Myung (bass, Chapman stick); Mike Portnoy (drums, percussion, background vocals).
Additional personnel: Doug Pinnick (vocals); The Del Fuvio Monks.
Awesome Album!!! To all the so-called Dream Theater fans who don't like this album, have you actually heard it? This is a fantastic CD. Personally, I think it blows Awake away. Just because they were forced to use a mainstream producer, don't blame them. There is not one bad song here. This was initally supposed to be a double album, but the label said NO WAY. There were a lot of concessions made by DT for this album, but they still managed to put out a top-notch effort. But, if you really want to hear the way it was intended initally, buy the demos from the ytsejamrecords website. DT ROCKS!!! Submitted by cannibal62002 (Bayside, NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Nearly DT's Best In my opinion, FII is second only to Awake in DT's 90s releases. The entire CD is killer and tracks 5-7 offer nearly 30 minutes of sick music with "Lines..." providing one of my favorite Petrucci guitar solos. This CD is definitely a must have for any DT fans, new or seasoned. Culiminating with the multi-part Trial of Tears with what to me sound like a strong dose of Rush's influence at the beginning of part I, the CD is exceptional from start to finish - if you don't have it, you need to. Submitted by jyarchever (Josh; Twinsburg, OH USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
A correct disc! This is not one of the very best Dream Theater record,... but imprescindible for the fans Submitted by jorsaato (Valencia, Spain) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A good album, but still DT's worst if your just getting into Dream Theater, don't start here. Go for 'When Day & Dream Unite', 'Images & Words', 'Awake', or 'Change of Seasons' for DT's best. Submitted by cygnus__x_1 (pittsburgh, PA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Good Taste-Very Good Album Falling Into Infinity is a very good album. Most rock fans, especially suburban guys, don't appreciate music that has passion and artistic beauty. The majority of people are very close minded, not open to listening to anything different or better. Track titled: Peruvian Skies is powerful, one of my all time favorite songs. Any rock fan that criticizes this album is a tasteless person who has no style., just listen to the radio mindless puppets. Falling Into Infinity is an excellent album, for the rocker who has good taste. Submitted by Fumie (San Francisco, CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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Awesome Album!!!
A good album, but still DT's worst
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