OCTAVARIUM

This was the first DT album I listened to and wasn't very impressed. I thought the vocals were kind of shoddy and could barely make it through the album the first time around. The only ong that appealed to me a first was "These Walls", which I still deem as on of thier best,and the opening minuites of the title track, which is reminiscent of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"

But, as with most prog albums I had to give a second try and found a few more things I enjoyed with it. Once the whole concept is revealed to you (something alnong the lines of trying to stay above sin), it is fairly enoyable, but you might want to take a break before you begin the two final tracks "Sacrificed Sons" and the epic "Octavarium". A good album, once you get into it.

Now that I've heard "Images and Words" "Awake" and "A Change of Seasons", I would recommend those before you beign this one.