Dream Theater - Awake or Scenes From a Memory
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Topic: Dream Theater - Awake or Scenes From a Memory
Posted By: Shadowyzard
Subject: Dream Theater - Awake or Scenes From a Memory
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 07:19
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On the Prog Archives main site, SFaM is the clear winner with the ratings it has received, moreover it is on top among all the progressive metal albums, so far. But I wonder what my fellow forumers think. I didn't put Images and Words, because its rating is also very high in here. I also didn't put the "both" option, because I wanted to see which one is for you to choose if you have to make a decision. I think Awake is the better album, even though I love SFaM immensely too. What about you? |
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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 07:21
| Scenes from a Memory (DVD version) |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 07:32
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I’m not a great fan of Scenes. I love Awake, though. No contest for me at all. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 07:33
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Awake for me, such an incredible and unique record. Kevin Moore really shines on it, super dark tone to the record, and not a second wasted start to finish. A Mind Beside Itself (especially erotomania), Scarred, The Mirror, Lifting Shadows and 6:00 are my favorites. While Awake is a top 20 album ever for me, I think SFAM is slightly overrated, even though I acknowledge its a classic and iconic album. For me there's a noticeable quality drop off after the song Home. The opening with Overture and Strange Deja Vu is incredible however, gets me so amped up. But yeah Dance of Eternity gets old fast, and the rest is just not up to par with the first half and change of the record. So Awake is taking it for me, I could gush about that album all day, brilliant production, every member sounds absolutely essential to every track. ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: A Crimson Mellotron
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 07:37
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'Awake' has to be my favorite DT album, so easy one for me! |
Posted By: VianaProghead
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 08:03
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I really love both albums. They're two of my favourite albums ever. However, I think I still prefer Scenes From A Memory. I saw the entire performance of Scenes in the last world tour of the band, and I still keep be amazed with that album, even after so many years have gone.
------------- "PROG IS MY FERRARI". Jem Godfrey (Frost*) |
Posted By: digdug
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 08:27
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Scenes for me ------------- Prog On! |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 09:21
| Awake by far |
Posted By: Awesoreno
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 11:36
We're on the same wavelength today.
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dougmcauliffe wrote:Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 11:44
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I find I am often on the same wavelength as Doug. I would say about 90 per cent of the time, I agree with his opinions. He’s one of a few people here whose posts I always pay attention to. 👍🏻 ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 11:48
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Two superb albums and I love both albums but, there’s always a but. Awake is a personal favourite because of personal issues... ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 11:54
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3 "neither"votes I wonder who voted there.
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Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 12:11
Not me... @Psychedelic Paul Didn’t I think ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 12:25
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It's really tough for me. Scenes is a work of art, even if you don't follow the story much but all the songs flow really nice, Home being a highlight for me. Awake is not in the same vein meaning its not a concept pc 100%, so I can look at them differently and vote each at the top. But due to Kevin Moore's awesome performance and writing Awake for me. I hate it for Rudess as on all his performances all I hear is keys/synth wonking and it bugs me, sometime to no end. -------------   
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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 12:35
Not me either. I already voted for Scenes from a Memory.
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Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 12:56
 Hell yeah!  ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 12:57
Funny you say that, i've noticed the same with effect with much of what you have to say! Thanks for the kind words  ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: Progmind
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 14:13
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"Awake" by miles, my fav dream theater album. Post Kevin Moore lost interest in the band
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 14:36
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option 2 ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 16:09
| Awake! |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 16:22
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One of the few times I'm happy an album leads a poll, but Awake leads Scenes right now - 14-7 YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 17:10
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SFaM is the only Dream Theater album I would ever actually contemplate listening to on purpose at this point in my life. ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow">  https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
Posted By: Frenetic Zetetic
Date Posted: January 16 2021 at 01:50
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Awake was the first and last DT album I purchased. Erotomania is barely worth said purchase price, or re-listening IMHO. Not a fan of DT in general LOL. They're THE most sterile progressive metal band of all time. It's like room temp faucet water that everyone swears is Crown Royal or something. ------------- "I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle." -KMac2021 |
Posted By: iluvmarillion
Date Posted: January 16 2021 at 18:17
| I must have listened to at least 10 different versions of Scenes From A Memory (DVD's and CD's) and I'm yet to like any one of them. Awake is absolutely brilliant and I don't get how SFAM out rates it. |
Posted By: essexboyinwales
Date Posted: January 28 2021 at 05:18
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SFAM for me, Awake is just "ok". I&W is their best though. And I love their debut too! |