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Dream Theater Album: “Systematic Chaos [Bonus DVD]”
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Systematic Chaos [Bonus DVD] |
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Release Date:2007-06-12
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Progressive Rock
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Label:Roadrunner
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:4527583007104
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Review - :
Few bands in the history of {\rock} have warranted the "either you love them or hate them" tag as much as {$Dream Theater}, as fanatics consider them musical geniuses, while detractors sneer at their bombast. Either way, there's no arguing that the group has built a large and loyal following over the years by doing things their way, and with little to no help from radio or {@MTV}. And on their tenth full-length overall (and first for their new label, {@Roadrunner}), 2007's {^Systematic Chaos}, the quintet sticks to the {\prog metal} game plan that they've followed since their inception. In true {$Dream Theater} fashion, the gentlemen are not ashamed to show off their chops -- as evidenced by the album opener, {&"In the Presence of Enemies, Pt. 1,"} in which {$James LaBrie}'s vocals do not kick in until after the five-minute mark. Elsewhere, {&"Forsaken"} proves wrong those who say that {$Dream Theater} is all about {\instrumental} gymnastics and not songwriting, at least momentarily, while {&"The Dark Eternal Light"} features some nifty {$Pantera}-esque riffing from {$John Petrucci}. Additionally, {&"Repentance"} is one of the album's four ten-minute-plus, mid-paced epics, and features a prerequisite of countless extended prog suites and {\spoken word} passages. Unlike other veteran {\rock} acts that attempted to update their sound with the times (and failed miserably), {$Dream Theater} has admirably stuck to its guns through thick and thin -- much to the delight of their legion of admirers -- and they continue to do so on {^Systematic Chaos}. And for that, we salute you with a flurry of flawlessly sweep-picked arpeggios. [The 2007 CD/DVD edition features the entire album remixed for 5.1 Surround on an included bonus DVD.] ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
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