Dream Theater - Uncovered 2003-2005 (2005)

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.