OCTAVARIUM

Octavarium is not as proggressive as previous Dream Theater albums (save perhaps "The Root Of All Evil", "Octavarium") and much less heavy. This is by no means a bad thing, although fans of the band's heavy sound may be disappointed. The album is generally much easier to listen to. Jordan Rudess is on top form on this album, the best keyboard playing I have ever heard! Sadly though John Petrucci is way to quiet, by no means enough guitar solos. John Myung is much more prominent on this album than Train Of Thought or Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence which is good. He plays a great bass intro on "Panic Attack" and plays brilliantly in the "Octavarium" solo. Overall a brilliant album. A must have for Dream Theater fans but if your new to the band try Images and Words or Scenes From A Memory.