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Never a band to do things by halves, Dream Theater's Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence is a two-disc extravaganza with a title track that clocks in at a prog-tastic 42 minutes. Following very much in the style of their previous studio release Scenes from a Memory, the "Six Degrees" piece, which occupies the entire second disc, is divided into eight movements beginning of course with the now-obligatory "Overture". It's all good, meaty stuff, but the quasi-symphonic structure isn't really justified by the music, which alternately noodles and thrashes about in a somewhat haphazard manner; while singer James LaBrie's elliptical storytelling struggles to make an impression over the rest of the band's stunningly virtuosic onslaught. The other disc has five chunky shorter pieces (averaging about 10 minutes each) which hearken back to the grungier sound of their Awake album. Guitarist John Petrucci dominates proceedings here perhaps more than he should, and only fearsome drummer Mike Portnoy can compete in the sheer volume and notes-per-second competition. The result is an album that fulfils all the fans' expectations of what this band do best. Despite the "progressive" tag, Dream Theater have, it seems, found a formula and they're sticking to it.--Mark Walker
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As the follow-up album to Scenes From a Memory, this record had a lot to live up to. How the band would top their previous effort would have been a step too far for most other bands. However, in a manner typical only of DT, they have managed to come up with a collection of fantastic new material and, not only that, in a double album format!
Here we have basically two albums packaged as one and neither "side" will disappoint seasoned DT fans. If there are people out there who are unfamiliar with the band's work, this offering presents a tantalising flavour of just about every side to the band's prolific output. Throughout the epic journey that is Disc 2, we go from the Pantera-esque riffage in the chorus of The Test That Stumped Them All to the exquisite acoustic meanderings of Solitary Shell, ending up with the suitably grandiose Losing Time/Grand Finale. In short,Three Degrees.. is 42 minutes or so of near musical perfection. And then there's the first disc which would have been accepted as a fine album in its own right. Glass Prison, Misunderstood & Blind Faith are excellent extended tracks displaying the virtuosity of each member of this extraordinary band. The riffs in Glass Prison are particularly splendid and surely a homage to the best of Metallica, Megadeth et al. Need I say more....buy!
Here we have basically two albums packaged as one and neither "side" will disappoint seasoned DT fans. If there are people out there who are unfamiliar with the band's work, this offering presents a tantalising flavour of just about every side to the band's prolific output. Throughout the epic journey that is Disc 2, we go from the Pantera-esque riffage in the chorus of The Test That Stumped Them All to the exquisite acoustic meanderings of Solitary Shell, ending up with the suitably grandiose Losing Time/Grand Finale. In short,Three Degrees.. is 42 minutes or so of near musical perfection. And then there's the first disc which would have been accepted as a fine album in its own right. Glass Prison, Misunderstood & Blind Faith are excellent extended tracks displaying the virtuosity of each member of this extraordinary band. The riffs in Glass Prison are particularly splendid and surely a homage to the best of Metallica, Megadeth et al. Need I say more....buy!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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What you have here is DT's next two albums in one package. Disc 1: Well, the opening track "Glass Prison" is worth the price on its own. This is Metallica crossed with Yes, interpollated with Pantera. Play it as loud as you dare, annoy your neighbours (I never told you that) they'll think the devil has ripped a sphincter in your living room. The other 4 tracks are slightly more mellow, but do have their moments. Disc 2: Superb, and typical of their earlier material. The first few minutes are a bit tedious, however the next fourty more than make up. This is probably the best 42 minute track you will ever hear. So good it seems shorter when listened to. Overall; LaBrie's vocals, strong. Petrucci's guitaring sets his frets alight. Portnoy's drumming is just unbelievable and Rudess and Myung as outstanding as ever on keyboard and bass respectively. BUY THIS ALBUM you wont be disapointed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I'm an old Dream Theater fan, my first exposure being "When Dream and Day Unite", an album I had on vinyl. Having listened to them mature and evolve over the years I was beginning to think they might hit a plateau and then start going downhill. Well, if you thought the same, I have good news - they haven't.
6DoIT is certainly going to be on my list of albums of the year. Musically the band have reached a new height - none of this bland recycling some groups exist by, or as in the case of some progressive rock/metal bands just blatantly ripping off other peoples ideas. Instead Dream Theater have given us an album that is just outstanding. Where are the weak points? Simple - there aren't any. This is more than just an album after Scenes From A Memory, it is new, fresh and just superb.
Never a band to shy away from issues that they feel they need to talk about, songs like the Great Debate deal with contemporary topics. They even go so far as to use a sample of George W Bush here.
Then the 42 minute title track. This is so good it seems to pass you by in a matter of seconds. Sheer genius.
My recommendation of the year so far. If anyone can produce something better than this I will be very surprised.
5 out of 5, because I can't give it any more.
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Seriously overrated.
I kept reading mentions about DT whenever people talked about prog rock, and in the same breath as bands like Fates Warning and Vanden Plas etc. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Metaltoe
Fantastic Dream Theatre
This album is full of potential. The first CD has some fantastic tracks with music that would blow the mind of any man. Read more
Published on 15 May 2009 by Mr. A. M. Bell
Calm down lads!!!!
I bought this album a couple of weeks ago and I just cannot get into it. When you buy a Dream Theater album you expect some amazing work from a set of truly super talented... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2008 by Zombie
Fantastic album
Six Degrees is Dream Theater's 6th studio album. The first disc features 5 extensive tracks ranging from 9 - 15 odd minutes each. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2008 by Mr. Ds White
An spectacular album, but with 2 distinct halves...
I have been a Dream Theater nut for just around a year (and I apologise to all those long time fans for not discovering this musical treasure earlier! Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2006 by "20000fluffsunderthesea"
Truly Awesome
This album kicks off with disk one and the ear splitting, emotional masterpiece that is "The Glass prison" then move onto the slower paced "Blind Faith" and "Misunderstood" Then... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2006 by "neo_9000"
Darker but still good
Overall this is a very good DT album with great attempts by all members. The riffs are fantastic as we are used to them being and the band themselves still work toghether... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2004 by Sam Roberts
Six degrees of very slight dissapointment
We all knew it would be hard to follow up the fantastic 'Scenes from a memory', And it was...This is nothing short of fantastic, its still a great album by the masters of prog,... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2003 by Bruce Turnbull
An Amazing Album
Wow. This was the first DT album I have ever bought and I have to say, it has to be the best album I own. Read more
Published on 11 July 2003 by Hugh McGoldrick
Intense stuff.
Possibly the longest release of the year, 6 degrees is once again a bit different - but then, Dream Theater have never been ones to stagnate. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2002 by Dr Nick
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