IMAGES AND WORDS

This was the second DT album I obtained, the first being Train of Thought. I immediately saw the difference between both albums. ToT was really heavy, with some progressive elements, mind you, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But coming across Images and Words, I was completely hit in the face. All of the songs were extraordinary! At the time, progressive metal was at its infancy, one could say, and this album surely brought prog metal onto the map. One of those iconic albums...just a couple of guys mixing their metal influences alongside their progressive rock influences. What a combination!

1. "Pull Me Under" - 7/10

2. "Another Day" - 8/10

3. "Take the Time" - 7/10

4. "Surrounded" - 8/10

5. "Metropolis Pt. 1: The Sleeper and the Miracle" - 8.5/10

6. "Under a Glass Moon" - 7.5/10

7. "Wait for Sleep" - 8/10

8. "Learning to Live" - 8/10

62/8 = 77.5% = 3 stars