Any Dream Theater fans out there? Which are the band's best recordings? Why? Which eras of the band history are "best." I'm interested in obtaining some of their albums, so thanks in advance for your input. :yes:

I was first turned onto Dream Theater when Images And Words hit the radio waves with the infectious Pull Me Under. That was around 1991 or so. It wasn't until ten years later that I discovered the band in all their glory. I've grown to love all their albums and have become quite the fan. Anyway....Images And Words is a great place to start. Awake is another killer. The album that I am listening to now, Scenes From A Memory, is a classic. If you buy one DT album this should be it. My favorite DT album (which is not a fan favorite) is Falling Into Infinity. I absolutely love Train Of Thought and Octavarium. I'm a bit underwhelmed with Systematic Chaos though. Ymmv.

Cheers

I love them.

Favs: Images and words and Live in New York, and Octavarium. I really didn't like Awake. That's all I have.

I may be the skunk at the picnic on this thread, but I cannot honestly say I like Dream Theater. I've given them an honest listen but their music is simply not something I enjoy. Soundweasel, PM me with your address if you want my copy of Octavarium.

I've been a D/T fan since their first release.

Back then, it was pretty cool to see four musicians from the Berkley School of Music make it.

I have most of their catalog, including DVD releases. Great prog/metal band.:music:

Drybasement's list will get you there, although I feel differently about Systematic Chaos.:smoke:

I may be the skunk at the picnic on this thread, but I cannot honestly say I like Dream Theater.

I though I smelled something.:D

I may be the skunk at the picnic on this thread, but I cannot honestly say I like Dream Theater.

Party pooper. :D

Party pooper. :D

Yeah!

And it's Dream Theatre, ya ignert bastids.

Party pooper. :D

I know! But I do like Porcupine Tree, so all is not lost!

I agree that Scenes From a Memory is pretty good. I think they have a live album of the same material that I'm not too crazy about. That's all I've really listened to.

I know! But I do like Porcupine Tree, so all is not lost!

All is not lost, Byron.

Your next step is Opeth.:smoke:

Yeah!

And it's Dream Theatre, ya ignert bastids.

Funny, every album I have it's spelled Theater. Take another look Ken. These boys are from the US. Not Canada.

Funny, every album I have it's spelled Theater. Take another look Ken. These boys are from the US. Not Canada.

Dumbass of the Night nominations begin now.:D

Sorry, guys. It's the triptothane.

Dumbass of the Night nominations begin now.:D

Sorry, guys. It's the triptothane.

You Turkey.

All done eatin' crow, eh. :D

It's the triptothane.

Can I have some? :)



Carl

Can I have some? :)



Carl

Tryptophan is what Ken was alluding to Carl. You do know what this chemical does, right?

Tryptophan is what Ken is alluding at Carl. You do know what this chemical does, right?

:boring:

Tryptophan is what Ken was alluding to Carl. You do know what this chemical does, right?

I was hoping it would put a big smile on my face. :tresbon:



Carl

I was hoping it would put a big smile on my face. :tresbon:



Carl

Dream Theater will put a big smile on your face bud. They're no turkey (tryptophan induces sleep).

Do you have anything by them? I can certainly set you up with some samplers. :D

I'm stocked pretty well in Dream Theater. :)


Carl

But not happy pills.:sigh:



Carl

But not happy pills.

Here ya go, Carl:

http://www.pizmogames.com/games/load.php?g=happypill

I think we derailed this thread sufficiently enough...:D

I think we derailed this thread sufficiently enough...:D

I agree.

Enjoy your holidays, gentlemen.

Ytse Jam.:guitar:

And to you too.


Carl

Ken & Carl,

Happy T-Day fellas.