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SCORE - A great purchase

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5 Jun 22nd, 2007 

5 Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful

Advantages:
Technically advanced, melodic, powerful, well produced

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No CD Inlay (Small pickup)

Recommendable Yes:

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This late 2006 release follows in the footsteps of Metallica (S&M).

The Digipak contains 3 discs. Disc 1 is just the band, Disc 2&3 includes the Octavarium Orchestra.

I would recommend this album based on the following-
- It is technically advanced
- Great melodies and harmonies
- A slightly different apporach to Progressive Metal - using complex rhythms and melodies, with an Orchestra.

The pack does not come with a CD inlay/cover which I found a bit disappointing - like to look through when listening. This is only a minor pickup however - the music is brilliant.

John Petrucci peforms well throughout the album - varying his guitar solos slightly (improvisation).

Innocence Faded (Disc 1 Track 6) brings back the old school Dream Theater sound that never gets boring.

The epic track Octavarium on Disc 3 - 27 minutes long. This is quite possibly the best track in the Digipak.

If you are a progressive metal/rock fan, or enjoy complex and technical music then this is for you. It's a great purchase, well produced, and highlights Dream Theater at their best.

TRACK LISTING
Disc 1-
1. Root Of All Evil
2. I Walk Beside You
3. Another Won
4. Afterlife
5. Under A Glass Moon
6. Innocence Faded

Disc 2-
1. Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
2. Vacant
3. Answer Lies WithinListen Listen
4. Sacrificed Son's

Disc 3-
1. Octavarium
2. Metropolis 

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