DREAM THEATER

"Dream Theater" is the twelfth eponymous studio album by the influential progressive metal band Dream Theater. Released in 2013 under the Roadrunner Records label, this album was produced by John Petrucci and sound engineer Richard Chycki. The album was recorded at Cove City Sound Studios in New York, and the cover was designed by Hugh Syme, known for his work with artists like Rush.

As for the album's quality, "Dream Theater" showcases the band's exceptional technical ability, with virtuosic instrumental performances and James LaBrie's distinctive vocals. The positives aspects include intricate and challenging compositions, high-quality production, and excellent musical performances. John Myung's bass sound more powerful than ever here!

However, the album may lacks the freshness and innovation of the band's earlier works and could feel somewhat repetitive in terms of style and song structure. It's also a letdown in comparison to the previous "A Dramatic turn of Events", which was their best album in a while, being much superior that this "Dream Theater".

In summary, "Dream Theater" deserves a rating of 3 out of 5 because, while it showcases the band's technical mastery and has standout moments, it fails again to innovate or surprise, resulting in a work that feels largely derivative and does not satisfies the high expectations that i had of Dream Theater after the freshness of their previous record.

Best Tracks: The Enemy Inside (powerful and catchy) and Enigma Machine (a fine instrumental song)