Octavarium - 180g Double LP
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Dream Theater
Octavarium - 180g Double LP
[ Atlantic Records / LP ]
Release Date: Tuesday 7 June 2005
Octavarium is the eighth studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater. Released on June 7, 2005, it was the band's final release with Atlantic Records. Recorded between September 2004 and February 2005, the album holds the distinction of being the last album ever recorded at The Hit Factory in New York City. With Octavarium, the band decided to create "a classic Dream Theater album", drawing upon their various stylistic influences while trying to make the music less complex. It was the first Dream Theater album to feature an orchestra. The album's structure was based around the concept of the musical octave. It consists mainly of lessons regarding various Catholic feasts.
"With something like a dozen full-length studio recordings to their credit, Dream Theater have now presented us with what has to be one of their most inspired. 'Octavarium' features everything that we've come to expect from these master musicians including extravagantly arranged compositions, impeccable instrumentation, and of course a multitude of differing time signatures - all delivered with fiery passion and a genuine love for what they do. 2003's 'Train of Thought' was impressive, but listening to 'Octavarium' made my jaw drop! If you only buy a few rock CDs this year, please make sure that this is one of them."
-MARTY
"This is an excellent album, that surpasses the heavier, previous DT effort, 'Train of Thought'. 'Octavarium' is a more progressive offering - most likely inspired by the group's support slot on the 2004 YES tour. Check out the 24-minute title track, which contains plenty of references to many prog bands. Recommended!"
-GEOFF
Tracks:
1. The Root of All Evil - 8:25
2. The Answer Lies Within - 5:33
3. These Walls - 7:36
4. I Walk Beside You - 4:29
5. Panic Attack - 8:13
6. Never Enough - 6:46
7. Sacrificed Sons - 10:42
8. Octavarium - 24:00
