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Title: Err... this ain't prog...
Review: In trying to broaden my prog horizons beyond Yes, Genesis, and KC I decided to pick up a Dream Theater CD since I've heard that they're sort of a "metal/prog" type band. I like some metal and I like prog, so I figured that I was in for a real treat. Boy, was I wrong...Ladies and gentlemen... Dream Theater is HAIR METAL! Sure, it's well-played hair metal - but this sure ain't prog. The singer is just awful (everytime his voice appears, I hear Beavis and Butthead yelling "Change It! ") - I kept waiting for him to break into "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". And while there are some interesting instrumental bits with the guitar, bass and drums, rest assured that a really obnoxious keyboard riff will destroy any musical momentum.If you like Dokken, Poison, or Winger you probably will love this stuff; but if you're a Yes/KC/ELP fan stay far away. If you're looking for new prog, check out "Flower Kings," "Transatlantic," or "Porcupine Tree."
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