A CHANGE OF SEASONS

Dream Theater

Progressive Metal

3.70 | 738 ratings

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I really wonder why they didn't change some things, and just make this a full fledged album, which it easily could be. This EP holds it's own, and quite well too.

While all the tracks are decent enough, what really stands out here is "A Change of Seasons." This 23 minute epic is the very essence of progressive metal. The comparison between one's life and the seasons is brilliant, inspired even. The lyrics alone (probably) would garner a purchase, but when combined with the pure talent that makes up Dream Theater, it is phenomenal.

As for the other tracks, to me, they are really just fillers. I liked them at first when prog was an early concept in my mind, but as my tastes matured, these tracks slowly became less and less enjoyable. Really the instrumentation is good and fitting, but LaBrie's voice just doesn't fit most of the songs.. IE, Deep Purple? LaBrie's voice is not rough enough to sound fitting. But if you can overcome the comparison of singers between DT and the original bands, you may enjoy these tracks.

Should you buy this? ABSOLUTELY. If you like Dream Theater, nay, prog, you will enjoy this CD. Really it's all about the epic, but the other tracks are nice too. If this didn't include A Change of Seasons, then maybe this should have been avoided. But, it does include it, and it is outstanding.

giantenemycrab | 5/5 | 2007-2-19

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