Systematic Chaos - Dream Theater > Reviews

Advantages: Brilliant album
Disadvantages: None

This CD is Dream Theaters ninth studio cd and they seem to get better with every cd they make. One good thing being each dream theater cd has a new and different sound to the last and theres no exception here. In the Presence Of Enemies Part 1: This is part 1 of the epic that is In the Presence Of Enemies. Part 2 is the last song on the cd. This part of it is mostly instrumental and shows off how good dream theater are musically. Labrie doesn't ... Read review

Advantages: Musicanship rivaled by very few in the world, Dream Theater possesses more "feel" now
Disadvantages: A bit lacking for inspiration in the lyric department

...for a ninth outing. Systematic Chaos, reminiscent of their seventh release, Train of Thought, dives deep into the realms of prog-metal. Though Systematic Chaos allows each individual of Dream Theater to show off their technical prowess in ways we have heard in previous Dream Theater albums, a growth of musianship can be witnessed in the band, as well. Mike Portnoy's drumming continues to amaze, though not as show off-ey as previous Dream Theater ... Read review

Advantages: Complex Melodies and Harmonies, Great song concepts
Disadvantages: Artwork is a little boring

This album is yet another fantastic creation of progressive metal band, Dream Theater. The album comprises a total of 8 tracks, each containing a different concept. Forsaken for example is about a vampire and her victim. The melodies are complex - standard when considering the musical abilities of each musician. I would compare this album to previously released Dream Theater production - Train of Thought, and Scenes from a memory. It has ... Read review

Advantages: Heavy and emotionally charged
Disadvantages: Simplistic in places

This album is the latest release from Dream Theater, and while it does contain all the basic ingredients needed for a Dream Theater album, it also has something different. It is much heavier than other releases and has much less variation. Whilst it is a good album, it is lacking when compared to other Dream Theater releases, although is has good lyrics and is musically good, it is far less complex than other albums by he band, and is much more focused ... Read review