Train of Thought by Dream Theater

Pros: Fantastic music that demands your attention

Cons: Not representative of the majority of their work, but still some of their best.

The Bottom Line: A deep dark album that shows Dream Theater at their best. A must have for any heavy metal fan.

Review: “ALL ABOARD!!” A voice booms out from the front of the train. “This is your conductor speaking. We welcome you aboard the most unforgettable ride of yours, or any others lifetime.” As the locomotive slowly begins to pull away the ...

Pros: The hard-hitting approach results in strong compositions and some awesome solos and drum fills; good lyrics overall.

Cons: Some harsh language, and a few songs that perhaps include too many different musical passages.

The Bottom Line: As far as my limited knowledge of this fine prog-metal band goes, Dream Theater is 2 for 2 thus far. Now I have to start working backwards!

Review: I'm really starting to love these Dream Theater guys. While I can't say that I'm familiar enough with the progressive metal band's work to call myself a "true fan", due to having only heard their two most recent studio albums and none of their ...