Dream Theater

The Spark · 12-28-2009, 06:15 PM

Is it just me, or is this band downright one of the best out there? Meaningful lyrics, powerful music, and unique sound I believe Dream Theater far surpasses all other modern bands, and even previous ones when it comes to... how overall good they are. Does anyone agree with me?

Panfan · 12-28-2009, 06:59 PM

Technically they're one of the best bands around. I was really into them a few years ago, but since I've kinda gotten out of the prog loop in recent years I haven't really listened to them that much.

If you don't mind harsh vocals I'd suggest Between the Buried and Me. They're kind of a mix between the DT-style prog metal and metalcore.

The Spark · 12-28-2009, 07:12 PM

Thanks, I'll check them out.

heh · 12-28-2009, 09:04 PM

i only have one song by these guys (the glass prison or something) and its like one of my favorite songs

The Spark · 12-28-2009, 09:15 PM

Then you should check out some of my favorites such as Endless Sacrifice, In the Name of God, A Nightmare to Remember, These Walls, As I Am, Panic Attack, and Pull Me Under.

heh · 12-28-2009, 09:17 PM

I will!

PONIES · 12-28-2009, 11:15 PM

never heard their music, I will though, yay for rhapsody

chibimod3 · 12-28-2009, 11:20 PM

Yeah I have I think 3 albums on my computer but don't listen to them as much as I should. They are good not denying(misspelled most likely) that they are good. Yet I find myself only being able to listen to one or two of their songs till I switch to either Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Tom Waits, or Gorgol Bordello. Its interesting but I just see as their songs don't quite catch my attention compared to the others.

Still an awesome band when I do get the urge to listen to them. Favorite song might be Strange Deja Vu.

**Galefore** · 12-28-2009, 11:26 PM

I never did like these guys as much as other bands in the same genre. I never got into the whole theatrical prog metal side of things and stuck with lighter bands like Porcupine Tree, who in my opinion are just as solid technically but a lot more subtle (despite their last two albums having a large amount of metal influence as well). Then again, that's just me.

I back Panny's suggestion, and also put forth Opeth (less harsh vocals than BTBAM, but when they're harsh they're pretty brutal).

chibimod3 · 12-28-2009, 11:44 PM

Just looked up some Porcupine Tree and would have to say its pretty good. Sorry to get off topic but I'm backing that one as well as the previous. Music Videos are weird but awesome in their own respect.

Vapor · 12-29-2009, 11:16 AM

Same as Galef. I don't really dig the whole overdrama of the music, and I'm not that into LaBrie's voice either.

I stand behind the Opeth suggestion, though.

Stanley the Bugman · 12-31-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Spark

Then you should check out some of my favorites such as Endless Sacrifice, In the Name of God, A Nightmare to Remember, These Walls, As I Am, Panic Attack, and Pull Me Under.

Can't forget Octovarium, that's got to be one of the most epic songs ever...

But yeah, Dream Theater has got to be my favorite modern band, and definately one of the most talented.

Auron · 12-31-2009, 03:10 PM

I remember when I first heard these guys. I was at a concert to see Megadeth, but Dream Theater completely changed my approach to music (no lie). Been a die hard DT and progressive metal fan ever since.

12-28-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
The Spark Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: At the bottom of the shipping address list Gender: Posts: 1,743 Thanks: 156 Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts	Dream Theater Is it just me, or is this band downright one of the best out there? Meaningful lyrics, powerful music, and unique sound I believe Dream Theater far surpasses all other modern bands, and even previous ones when it comes to... how overall good they are. Does anyone agree with me?

12-28-2009, 06:59 PM	#2
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,247 Times in 1,337 Posts Blog Entries: 15	Technically they're one of the best bands around. I was really into them a few years ago, but since I've kinda gotten out of the prog loop in recent years I haven't really listened to them that much. If you don't mind harsh vocals I'd suggest Between the Buried and Me. They're kind of a mix between the DT-style prog metal and metalcore.

12-28-2009, 07:12 PM	#3
The Spark Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: At the bottom of the shipping address list Gender: Posts: 1,743 Thanks: 156 Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts	Thanks, I'll check them out.

12-28-2009, 09:04 PM	#4
heh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: lo-ca-tion; Noun- 1. a place or situation occupied: That house is in a fine location Gender: Posts: 9,849 Thanks: 710 Thanked 955 Times in 628 Posts	i only have one song by these guys (the glass prison or something) and its like one of my favorite songs

12-28-2009, 09:15 PM	#5
The Spark Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: At the bottom of the shipping address list Gender: Posts: 1,743 Thanks: 156 Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts	Then you should check out some of my favorites such as Endless Sacrifice, In the Name of God, A Nightmare to Remember, These Walls, As I Am, Panic Attack, and Pull Me Under.

12-28-2009, 09:17 PM	#6
heh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: lo-ca-tion; Noun- 1. a place or situation occupied: That house is in a fine location Gender: Posts: 9,849 Thanks: 710 Thanked 955 Times in 628 Posts	I will!

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PONIES Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Griffon village Gender: Posts: 2,508 Thanks: 680 Thanked 54 Times in 45 Posts Blog Entries: 9	never heard their music, I will though, yay for rhapsody

12-28-2009, 11:20 PM	#8
chibimod3 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The bottom of a Dr. Pepper bottle Gender: Posts: 497 Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	Yeah I have I think 3 albums on my computer but don't listen to them as much as I should. They are good not denying(misspelled most likely) that they are good. Yet I find myself only being able to listen to one or two of their songs till I switch to either Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Tom Waits, or Gorgol Bordello. Its interesting but I just see as their songs don't quite catch my attention compared to the others. Still an awesome band when I do get the urge to listen to them. Favorite song might be Strange Deja Vu.

12-28-2009, 11:26 PM	#9
Galefore EXPLOSION GOD OF MUSIC Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Some studio somewhere Gender: Posts: 8,275 Thanks: 1,361 Thanked 826 Times in 535 Posts Blog Entries: 5	I never did like these guys as much as other bands in the same genre. I never got into the whole theatrical prog metal side of things and stuck with lighter bands like Porcupine Tree, who in my opinion are just as solid technically but a lot more subtle (despite their last two albums having a large amount of metal influence as well). Then again, that's just me. I back Panny's suggestion, and also put forth Opeth (less harsh vocals than BTBAM, but when they're harsh they're pretty brutal).

12-28-2009, 11:44 PM	#10
chibimod3 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The bottom of a Dr. Pepper bottle Gender: Posts: 497 Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	Just looked up some Porcupine Tree and would have to say its pretty good. Sorry to get off topic but I'm backing that one as well as the previous. Music Videos are weird but awesome in their own respect.

12-29-2009, 11:16 AM	#11
Vapor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WHERE IT'S AT Gender: Posts: 5,211 Thanks: 314 Thanked 413 Times in 249 Posts	Same as Galef. I don't really dig the whole overdrama of the music, and I'm not that into LaBrie's voice either. I stand behind the Opeth suggestion, though.

12-31-2009, 03:10 PM	#13
Auron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Inside Gender: Posts: 6,743 Thanks: 5 Thanked 325 Times in 198 Posts	I remember when I first heard these guys. I was at a concert to see Megadeth, but Dream Theater completely changed my approach to music (no lie). Been a die hard DT and progressive metal fan ever since.