METROPOLIS PART 2 - SCENES FROM A MEMORY

This album is by far Dream Theater's best album. However, DT could become a much better band if they would get rid of LaBrie. His vocals bring down every single album, and this is no exception. Its a mystery to me why that in a group of argueably todays finest musicians, that LaBrie is stuck in the middle with his piercing, whiney vocals. This and every other Dream Theater album could have 5 star ratings if they found a better vocalist. And I cant believe that so many people think he has an incredible voice. Its almost as bad as the singers in punk rock bands. The only reason I still buy their albums is because of the amazing instrumental sections. Petrucci is one of the best guitarists today, right behind Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Yngwie Malmsteen. Portnoy has recived some best drummer award for 8 years in a row now. Jordan Rudess is a fantastic keyboardist, in some aspects better than Wakeman or Emerson. I cant say much for Myung, he just doesnt seem to stand out like others such as Tony Levin, Trey Gunn, or Chris Squire Personally, I think if you want to spend money on Dream theater because of their instrumental work, just go and buy Liquid Tension Experiments 1 and 2. Its much better.