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FALLING INTO INFINITY

Dream Theater

 

Progressive Metal

3.35 | 1703 ratings

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Mellotron Storm
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3 stars DREAM THEATER's fourth studio album is more mainstream with some radio friendly tunes that in my opinion just do not work very well. I'm not sure if it's because they seem forced or not, but they seem uninspired. Derek Sherinian made his debut on the EP "A Change Of Seasons" which came out just before this album, so this is Derek's first full length record with the band. It appears to me the band seems a little lost without Kevin Moore, although they will come through big time with the next studio record.

"Peruvian Skies" is a highlight for me, it's a song that stays mellow for about 3 1/2 minutes then it gets intense, then a minute later it rises in intensity again.The drumming is fabulous on this tune. "Hell's Kitchen" is another good one, an instrumental with a beautiful guitar melody throughout. "Lines In The Sand" may be the best of the lot, and the raw, soulful backing vocals of Doug Pinnick (KING'S X) only add to the quality of this tune. "Take Away My Pain" surprisingly works well for me, I like it a lot. The epic "Trial Of Tears" features lots of keyboards and a great chorus: "It's raining, raining, deep in heaven", the guitar is great as well in this song.

This isn't a bad record but it pales when compared to most of their albums.

Mellotron Storm | 3/5 |

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