SUSPENDED ANIMATION

For a solo album, John Petrucci has really held back on the wanking here. Many tracks are very rhythm-heavy and more about establishing the groove than the fluff that floats around in the aether above it all. If you like all the best of DT and want some Vai and Satch influence, this is where you look. However, I acknowledge that it's really a clique album and a lot of people would prefer to avoid.