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by: Dream Theater  List Price: $18.98 Amazon.com's Price: $14.99 You Save: $3.99 (21%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0075596244824 Label: Atlantic / Wea Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Atlantic / Wea Release Date: October 26, 1999 Studio: Atlantic / Wea Sales Rank: 9356 MPN: 62448 Disc 1:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Progressive rock has long been the most devalued currency in popular music, perhaps due to the culture's dumbing down, too many conceptually knotted triple-albums, or merely a Greek chorus of critics parroting the emperor from Amadeus: "Too many notes!" Maybe that's what makes Dream Theater's Scenes such an audacious rush (no pun intended). Here we have a two-act murder mystery examined from a hypnotic dream state and parlayed by "The Orchestra," as the band refers to itself here. Andrew Lloyd Webber hasn't written anything as focused--or musically audacious--in decades. And if the band attacks feverish shift meters and plows through enough structural modes and, yes, notes, to make the aforementioned emperor's head spin, they manage to keep things concise, focused, and largely effective. The addition of keyboardist Jordan Rudess has freshened the band's tack, infused now with the odd, playful ragtime piano quote and sitar sample. Vocalist James Labrie, meanwhile, amply proves that Queensryche's Geoff Tate isn't the only drama queen in prog metal. --Jerry McCulley Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Unusually sophisticated heavy metalHaving been a casual Rush fan since 1980 or so, I thought that I would give this group a try and generally liked what I heard. In fact, I was surprised that I liked Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999) as much as I did - I am far removed from being a heavy metal fan and prefer the "artier" sound of progressive rock. The overall sound on this album nods in the direction of Rush, Styx, Metallica, and Queensryche, yet sounds very contemporary. Above all else however, it is played at a breakneck ... Read More Rating:  - Awesome Progressive Rock AlbumI never heard of this group before I saw them on Youtube. I liked a few songs off this album when I saw them on Youtube. This is a great album. One of the best progressive rock albums in my collection. Rating:  - Pretentious garbage!YAWN! I think the folks in Dream Theater need to stop trying so hard. They'll NEVER be as good as Slipknot or Staind. Just give up, guys! You suck. All of the songs sound the same. To write a Dream Theater song, it needs to have 1.) a 13:00+ running time 2.) 4/4 drumming 3.) inaudible bass 4.) whiny vocals (seriously, LaBrie can't sing for his life!) 5.) lame, three-chord guitar playing. You guys suck, and so do your dorky fans! Everyone listen to St.Anger by Metallica ... Read More Rating: - Really cool, but my 2nd to least favorite DT album behind OctavariumI really enjoy this album. Overture 1928, Fatal Tragedy, Through my words, through her eyes, The Spirit Carries on, The dance of eternity and Finally Free are my favorites. Also, the wild progressive edge of changing time signatures and wicked left turns find DT at their best, but somehow, as much as I enjoy the songs here, they don't stick with me the way Scarred, Anna Lee, The ones who help to set the sun, The great debate, or songs from their other albums do. Totally worth having, but I feel DT has put ... Read More Rating: - Very Good!So I'm listening to Metropolis Part II, and it's OK, but then I hit the conclusion and I am blown away. I still don't fully understand the story yet and it's been a few months since I first got the album. Let me justify the 4 stars, as opposed to 5. Pros: The musicianship is top-notch: The long instrumental sections are quite impressive, my favorite being Track 5: Fatal Tragedy, and as I noted before, the conclusion. Cons: James LaBrie's vocals ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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