Dream Theater Octavarium CD

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 OUTSTANDING!
Dream Theater will last through time as one of my favorites. I have been listening to them since the early 90's. This new CD is outstanding! Probably some of thier best work. Its not as heavy as Train Of Thought, but the quality is amazing. Very emotional and creative. This CD also has more of a flavor of one of the things that makes DT a favorite to their listeners. That is the apparent sounds and influences of past rock innovators. You can definitely hear the great sounds of Pink Floyd, 2 generations of Genesis, Journey, Styx, ELP, etc, mixed into their writting as if done purposefully. There is also a very tastefull if not honorable song written about 911. You need to listen to this record!
Submitted by jmarum (Dallas, TX) 
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 could be better
in my opinion this Dream Theater album is a little more "progressive rock" then "progressive metal". it has a little u2 sound in there. they still showcase their instrumental prowess but its more a vocal album. dont expect vintage mike portnoy drum fills or solo's. hey, i still gave it 5 stars, its definitely an amazing album with well written songs. Sacrificed sons is an ode to the 911 tragedy that fits in well with some angry prog rock. one thing i definitely can say is that it is unique, all of there albums are totally different from each other, including this one.... buy it, love it, live it , im outa here...
Submitted by billfitz42081 (long island, ny,usa) 
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 Best one yet!
Dream Theater never disappoints. From their thought inspiring lyrics to their ever complex rhythms..they have to be the best all around progressive band ever.
Submitted by comtnbyker (Evergreen CO) 
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 Take a listen
IMO.... The best DT album to date.... Amazingly written, amazingly played!!.... You will find that it finishes just as it starts.... Brilliance is a word that describes this Masterpiece.... A must.... Order it now people!!
Submitted by okinawarocks (Japan) 
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 Not the very best but...
...one of the coolest records that Dream Theater ever published. Great awesomely mastered chords and of course music. And very good mastered track edition. Feels like a renewal on Dream Theater's career. Philosophically, not a very questioning like previous records, but pretty motivational on a few songs like "The Answers Lies Within" and the most romantic song I wouldn't ever hear from DT "I Walk Beside You". I never thought DT could get that romantic. WOW!!! But defenately a great aquisition on Jordan; excellent keyboardist. The other ones are just... great. Keep on puring and giving birth to their music. Here's a fan... Oh!!! Almost forgot: It's true you never fit (way to preserve the band's life) But you always sound different on every record. Keep doing it that way, that's their secret...
Submitted by hectorwv (Lajas, PR) 
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