Artist : Dream Theater
Country : USA
Release : Uncovered 2003-2005
Year : 2005
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
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If you're familiar with Dream Theater's history (and I assume you are
if you're checking out their Official Bootlegs here), you know they make
some absolutely phenomenal cover songs. From the songs on Change of
Seasons to the Black Clouds & Silver Linings (3 CD Special Edition)
bonus disc to the series of releases where the band took on a classic
album, Dream Theater always does a great job covering an interesting
array of songs and artists. With Uncovered 2003-2005, we get ten more
cover songs recorded live during various stops on Dream Theater's world
tours. Here's the breakdown:
1. Death on Two Legs (Queen) - This
was an interesting choice, but as much as a love James Labrie's vocals
he just doesn't fit on this one.
2. Heart of the Sunrise (Yes) - This
is such a landmark progressive rock song, and the band absolutely nails
it. This is worth the price of the album by itself.
3. Heaven and Hell (Black Sabbath) - Another knockout cover, and one of my favorite songs too. Awesome.
4.
Paradox (Kansas) - I'd have preferred one of the more epic songs from
Masque, but it's cool to hear Dream Theater take on Kansas again.
5.
Mother, Father (Journey) - As much as I love Journey, this one was hard
on the ears. It is just not the right song for James's voice.
6.
Machine Messiah (Yes) - Wow, going for a song from Drama is an unusual
choice, but a good heavy song that's perfect for Jordan Rudess to shine.
7.
Since I've Been Loving You (Led Zeppelin) - A nice, slow, bluesy jam
that Labrie totally owns. I didn't know he had it in him!
8. Diary of
a Madman (Ozzy Osbourne) - Just a really solid performance all-around.
They gave it a spooky, almost symphonic treatment.
9. Cemetery Gates
(Pantera) - This Gigantour performance features guest appearances from
Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) and Russell
Allen (Symphony X).
10. Won't Get Fooled Again (The Who) - Taken from
Dream Theater's co-headlining tour with Queensryche, this one features
Queensryche and DT together and is a great way to close out the album.
Artist : Dream Theater
Country : USA
Release : Train Of Thought
Year : 2003
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
Info:
2-disc edition. Clocking in at 7 tracks in just under 70 minutes, Train
of Thought is a leaner offering than the band's previous release, the
mammoth Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence. It's also heavier, more
focused, more song-oriented, and more powerful overall than Six Degrees,
which at times came across as a just a showcase for the band's
considerable technical prowess. Train of Thought still has plenty of
excellent instrumental passages (like the brilliant instrumental track
"Stream of Consciousness"), and is still very much a progressive album;
it's just that the instrumentals seem to merge better with the vocals to
make each song more dynamic and effective. Each band member is clearly
in top form on this release, and it's obvious that they all have
continued to grow their talents over time. The band also seems to focus
on the more metallic aspects of progressive metal with this album, which
may be their heaviest release ever. Dream Theater had been performing
covers of albums like Master of Puppets (Metallica) and The Number of
the Beast (Iron Maiden) on some of their recent live shows, and you can
hear that classic metal influence quite clearly in Train of Thought.
Artist : Dream Theater
Country : USA
Release : The ATCO Demos
Year : 2002
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
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These three songs were recorded as a demo deal struck with the then
Atco Label. The basic tracks were recorded by producer David Prater, in a
single session at Beartracks Studios, Suffern, New York, in May 1991.
Guitars, Keyboards and overdubs were recorded at Prater’s 16-track
basement home studio in New Jersey. The demo’s were then submitted to
the label, and on the strength of these three tracks, a recording deal
was immediately struck. Here, for the very first time, the original demo
is officially re-issued, in 2002, as a strictly limited edition – which
is only available through the Dream Theater International Fan Clubs –
to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Images and Words album.
Artist : Dream Theater
Country : USA
Release : Systematic Chaos [Special Edition]
Year : 2007
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
Info:
2007 album from the Progressive Rock masters, their ninth studio album
overall, Rooted in the virtuosic sounds the band is known for, the album
features heavy riffs reminiscent of Metallica's earlier years, soaring
melodies and intricate arrangements. With Systematic Chaos, Dream
Theater have sought to not only appease their ever loyal fans with their
remarkable musicality, but to also reach out to all Rock fans with
hook-laden tunes like 'Constant Motion', 'Forsaken' and 'The Dark
Eternal Night'. Co-produced by Mike Portnoy (drummer, vocals) and John
Petrucci (guitarist) and mixed by Paul Northfield (Rush, Hole, Ozzy
Osbourne), Systematic Chaos is an apt title for an album that ranges
from parts ever so delicate to arrangements that beg the question, how
do they do that? Dream Theater have delivered a seminal album that
clearly shows the band is at the top of their game twenty years into
their storied career.
Artist : Dream Theater
Country : USA
Release : Score: 20th Anniversary World Tour
Year : 2006
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
Info:
Renowned worldwide for their innovative progressive metal style and
virtuoso musicianship, Dream Theater rose to fame in the '90s with hits
including the MTV breakthrough 'Pull Me Under,' 'Another Day,' and
'Lie.' Over the course of eight studio albums and many acclaimed live
releases, they've amassed a loyal legion of global fans with their epic
sound and dramatic, marathon live shows. 2006 marks 20 years a score
since Dream Theater's members met at Boston's Berklee College of Music,
and to mark the occasion, they launched a spectacular 20th Anniversary
Tour. The grand finale, recorded live at NYC's Radio City Music Hall on
April 1, 2006, is captured on this sonically stunning 3 CD set,
featuring nearly three hours of music, over half of it performed with a
full orchestra.
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Kammenos
*Heavy Metal, Dream Theater
