Progarchives, the progressive rock ultimate discography
Dream Theater - Images and Words CD (album) cover

IMAGES AND WORDS

Dream Theater

 

Progressive Metal

4.31 | 3169 ratings

From Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website

CinemaZebra
5 stars This album single-handedly revolutionized and defined prog metal for nearly everyone else to follow. Yeah, I'd say it's essential.

From the swooping epic hit "Pull Me Under", to the thoughtful, mesmerizing not-so-hit but still excellent (and probably better in fact) "Learning to Live", this thing just never lets up.

If there's a standout instrument here it's the drums. I didn't know who Mike Portnoy was before hearing this album, but after I became a big fan. He can be relentless and subtle, more than you'd think at the same time. But he's not the only major talent here. All of the band members put full effort in I&W and the result is nothing short of a masterpiece.

CinemaZebra | 5/5 |

MEMBERS LOGIN ZONE

As a registered member (register here if not), you can post rating/reviews (& edit later), comments reviews and submit new albums.

You are not logged, please complete authentication before continuing (use forum credentials).

Forum user
Forum password

Share this DREAM THEATER review

Social review comments () BETA







Review related links

Copyright Prog Archives, All rights reserved. | Legal Notice | Privacy Policy | Advertise | RSS + syndications

Other sites in the MAC network: JazzMusicArchives.com — jazz music reviews and archives | MetalMusicArchives.com — metal music reviews and archives

Donate monthly and keep PA fast-loading and ad-free forever.