Awake Dream Theater

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  • Release Date: 10/04/1994
  • Sales Rank: 6,238
  • Label: ATLANTIC / WEA
  • UPC: 075679012623

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Awake

1LISTEN6:00 5:31
2LISTENCaught in a Web 5:28
3LISTENInnocence Faded 5:43
4LISTENErotomania Instrumental 6:45
5LISTENVoices 9:53
6LISTENThe Silent Man 3:48
7LISTENThe Mirror 6:45
8LISTENLie 6:34
9LISTENLifting Shadows off a Dream 6:05
10LISTENScarred 11:00
11LISTENSpace-Dye Vest 7:29

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Dream Theater's third studio release, Awake, marks a definite change in the band's tone. From the moment the guitars enter on "6:00," the first track, a darker sound is immediately evident, and it continues through the entire 75 minutes of the disc. The complex song structures, marked by arrangements that would give many good players fits, are very impressive. Drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci, in particular, reach new heights with their instruments, but keyboardist Kevin Moore and bassist John Myung hold up quite well, adding to the prog metal sound with their own contributions. There are several good tracks here, but the best are the crunch-heavy "Lie," the 11-minute "Scarred," the thought-provoking "Caught in a Web," and the deeply personal, moving "Space-Dye Vest." This disc also marks keyboardist Moore's last recording with the band; he left not long after to pursue other musical directions. The heavy guitar sound may turn some off, but Dream Theater's musical ability can't be denied. Phil Carter, All Music Guide

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Should be Six Stars!!!by Anonymous

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January 12, 2004: This album is perfect in every way!!! Voices is probably their best song ever. The time changes and variety of styles on this album make it very amazing and hard to beat. I can never listen to this one too often!!! This could be the best progressive metal disc ever made.

Impressively Progressive!by Anonymous

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September 18, 2003: Awake was realeased in 1994, the next one in line after the impeccable Images and Words (1992). The expectations were sky high, and this five-member band did live up to them ... it turned out to be a fantastic album! The songs have a rich blend of metal and progressive genres. The title track 6:00 opens with a solo from Portnoy, and goes on to grow heavy with Petrucci using a seven-string guitar. If you have never heard them before, try this and I am sure you'll instantly fall in love with this dream wanting to experience it over and over again. Caught in a Web, Innocence Faded, Scarred and Lie (released with video) come as pretty neat numbers. Erotomania is a breathtaking instrumental clearly defining the prowess of these musicians. However, my personal favorites is Voices, which has melodiously depressing lyrics finely executed by James LaBrie, and tends to get very touchy. A must buy for all progressive lovers.


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