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Dream Theater's web of metal and progressive elements comes roaring out of the speakers at full throttle like some manic coupling of Frank Zappa, Guns & Roses and Yes, a garish torrent of virtuoso chopsmanship, classical flourishes and good ... Full Descriptionold fashioned nosebleed metal.
With his snaking, syncopated lines, complicated rhythmic variations and crunching tone, Dream Theater's John Petrucci is a guitar hero for the '90s, and string slingers who admire the likes of Alan Holdsworth and Steve Vai will find much to admire in his unhinged extended flights on "Voices" and "Erotomania." And singer James LaBrie possesses the kind of classic tenor pipes that distinguish singers like Robert Plant, Steve Perry, Geddy Lee and Axl Rose from the rest of the pack: the kind of powerhouse squawk that can push through the guitars and keyboards--hey, you can hear him in Antarctica.
The songs on AWAKE constitute a richly orchestrated suite of moods, and tend towards the kind of mystic parables and epic gestures that used to so fascinate Jimmy Page. It's a nightmare world of spiritual crisis, lost innocence, fractured identity, fatal temptation and stifling paranoia. The music reflects this tension in its grand gestures and intricate ensemble passages, to particular effect when the lyrics tend more towards personal rites of passage, as on "Scarred" and "The Silent Man."
Recorded at One On One Studios and Devonshire Studios, North Hollywood, California between May & July 1994.
Dream Theater: James LaBrie (vocals), John Petrucci (guitar), Kevin Moore (keyboards), John Myung (bass), Mike Portnoy (drums, percussion).
Q (12/94, p.130) - 3 Stars - Good - "...melodramatic New Jersey outfit who marry metal with what used to be called progressive rock. All the trademarks of the latter are here: the cryptic voiceovers...the epic scale...and, amid madly frenetic melodies, mellow, reflective passages..." Hide Description Dream Theater Awake Songs Awake Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Excellent....
I intend to buy the whole Dream Theater collection and this one did not dissapoint me, just like all the magnificent work of this band.
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 Incredible
There is nothing more I can say about this disc....They are like a fine wine----Keeps Getting Better with Age.
Submitted by kendra011 (Titusville, fl)
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Super
As already expected this CD from Dream Theater is a super CD. I already have more Cd's of this band and I saw them in Rotterdam Ahoy November 2002.
This album is more from the same but everytime I listen to this music I'm dreaming away because of its beautifullness.
Submitted by a.j.vanderlinden (Maasdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)
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I Love this cd and this band. I bought it a few years ago and wore it out, so it was time to get another one.
Submitted by kimhenson (Madison, Mississippi)
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Kevin Moore plays keyboards for the band on this one and writes quite a bit as well, I loved this one so much I wore it out, and had to replace it! The band shows how "TIGHT" and syncopated they can be. J. LaBrie also shows he does not have to reach Bruce Dickinson/Geddy Lee(early) heights in his vocals, and I can actually sing along in key with him to much of this mid-90's release. For those of you just discovering D.T., this would be a great starting point CD to get you hooked on the musical prowess that is Dream Theater!
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Purchase Awake CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Dream Theater Change Of Seasons CD (1995) Extended Play
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| | Dream Theater Falling Into Infinity CD (1997)
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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 ...
| | Dream Theater Scenes From A Memory CD (1999)
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"Metropolis Part I," a track featured on Dream Theater's breakthrough, IMAGES AND WORDS, left many progressive rock enthusiasts with what seemed like another unfinished chapter in a story never to be completed. Seven years and five albums later, Dream Theater returned to its majestic beginnings with METROPOLIS PART II--SCENES FROM A MEMORY. Keyboard virtuoso Jordan Rudess, who was a logical replacement for Derek Sherinian, revitalized the band's sound. Rudess's collaboration with guitarist John Petrucci and drummer Mike Portnoy stole the attention of Dream Theater fans in the instrumental project, LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT.
METROPOLIS PART II is an epic concept album that makes a powerful artistic statement. The band is impressive in its ability to weave a suite of pieces together that share a common thread of recurring musical ...
| | Dream Theater Images And Words CD (1992)
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While continuing to improve its musical chops and explore more progressive territory, Dream Theater reached its mainstream apex with 1992's IMAGES AND WORDS. Here the group capably combined prog-rock high-mindedness with metal crunch and commercial accessibility on the opening track "Pull Me Under," helping to snare an audience big enough to push this album past gold sales status.
What makes IMAGES AND WORDS stand out is the fluid marriage of shred tactics, soaring vocals, ...
| | Dream Theater Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence CDs (2002)
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On this, Dream Theater's seventh studio effort, the heavier elements of the band's music come to the forefront. Although the masterful balance of rhythmic interplay, jazzy arrangement, and catchy melodies is ever-present on this two-disc offering, the strong, crunchy guitar sound and powerhouse percussion are pushed more into prominence, helped along by the crystal clear production of drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci. The first disc is comprised of five tracks, averaging about 10 minutes each and the second disc is a 42-minute opus complete with overture and finale. The length of the songs, rather than being a hindrance, ...
| | Dream Theater Train Of Thought CD (2003)
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TRAIN OF THOUGHT continues the legacy of the progressive metal legends, with all the requisite superhuman metallic musicianship that their fans have come to expect. This outing continues in the heavier mode that began with 2002's SIX DEGREES OF INNER TURBULENCE, reaching even further into darker, personal lyrical ...
| | Mangled Most Painful Ways CD (2001)
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| | Promoters Of The Third World War: A Tribute To Venom CD (Import) Sweden
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| | Triple Double Originalz CD (2003)
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| | Harem Scarem Human Nature CD (2006) (Import) Bonus Track; Japan
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| | Tiger Saw Tigers On Fire CD (2007)
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| | Minati Crazy Goods CD (2008)
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| | Lucid Ground Conflicts & Tides CD (2008)
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Lucid Ground is a collective group of five diverse individuals that share a sonic vision of evolving modern rock music. Lucid Ground’s signature sound and captivating live performances emit a sonic dose of energy that combine driving hooks and unique melodies. The fusion of these elements has not only created a cult-like buzz around Chicago, but has also imposed a lasting impact on the city’s music scene. With the devotion of their fans, the band has begun exploring the possibilities ...
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