IMAGES AND WORDS

I cannot describe this album in any other way than being perfect. The vocals are amazing, with LaBrie giving the vocal performance of his career, especially on Learning to Live. Portnoy's drumming is probably some of the best drumming on an album that I've ever heard, with his subtleties, always changing beats, and constant intricate fills. Petrucci's guitar playing gives off such an inspiring and beautiful sound which separates himself from any other guitar players. Myung is constantly lurking beneath the music, with his bass riffs still being distinctively heard throughout the songs, and has awesome solo parts, such as in Metropolis pt. 1 and Learning to Live. Moore has the least presence on the album, but still adds much, filling in the cracks between all the other parts and giving it all a cohesive sound. I personally cannot get over how great this album is, as it is my second favorite album of all time; and although I can see it not being for everyone, I think everyone should at least give it a fair chance.