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CD Review: Dream Theater

By Sanders Fabares
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Tuesday Jan. 28, 2002

Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

(Elektra)


Grade:
A

Dream Theater's music is in a class of its own. While at times reminiscent of Pink Floyd or Rush, it also manages to have the power of modern bands such as Tool.

After hearing Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, the listener is aware of two things. One, the band members possess god-like instrumental talent; and two, other modern "rock" bands are · well · sorely lacking.

Giving the listener both quality and quantity, Dream Theater's music is a beautiful and masterful assault on the senses. Some songs such as "Disappear" are haunting, rock-infused melodies, while others, such as "The Glass Prison" simply rock. On a different note, "The Great Debate" deals with stem cell research and science vs. religion. It sounds like risky territory for the basis of a song, but it actually works well.

Dream Theater's music is so saturated with talent and quality that it is impossible to take it all in with one listen. Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence was made for people who appreciate music as an art form, and by no means appeals to the sophomoric pop-rock palette.

As the name implies, this is music meant for escapism. Do not play it at parties or in the car. It doesn't work. To really enjoy it, one needs to don headphones and get comfortable. The journey spans over 95 minutes and two CDs.

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