Dream Theater--Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

Dream Theater--Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002/Elektra) Rating--8.3

This 2-disc set is a concept offering that features several ten-plus minutes tracks on the first CD, with the second being one long song--though thankfully it is separated into eight sections that can be accessed via your player. Some 'Clone'-era Threshold shows up at times on disc #1, as it is the heavier offering of the two. There's great drumwork throughout--always a strong DT point. This release should have a little bit of something for fans of each of the "stages" that Dream Theater has dabbled in. However, there are still bands in the same genre (power/prog) that do it quite a bit better, but continue to lack the publicity push that DT enjoys...
Fast drums and heavy pull-offs romp through the nasty opener "The Glass Prison," and there's lots of mid and end-track ripping to be heard. "Blind Faith" features a light start, but a heavy and methodical rhythm eventually takes over. More strong riffing surfaces in "The Great Debate".
Disc two contains the eight-part "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence," with the sectional highlights being "The Test That Stumped Them All" and the smooth and lighter "Solitary Shell".
A good offering, and the amount of material contained here avoids being overkill due to its commendable talent and quality.
TRACK LIST: DISC ONE--The Glass Prison/Blind Faith/Misunderstood/The Great Debate/Disappear
DISC TWO--Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence -- i. Overture/ii. About to Crash/iii. War Inside My Head/iv. The Test That Stumped Them All/v. Goodnight Kiss/vi. Solitary Shell/vii. About to Crash (Reprise)/viii. Losing Time - Grand Finale

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