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Dream Theater vs. Symphony X
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Poll Question: Which one is better?
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Gonna go with Dream Theater, but this is a bit of a cruel poll as I love them both LOL
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I voted for Symphony X. I like Dream Theater just as much yet the vote is swayed to much for Dream Theater so I voted Symphony X. When it comes to a favorite album from both bands Symphony X wins with V and Divine Wings of Tragedy. Otherwise if I look at both bands and their respective releases as a whole Dream Theater wins. They have more good releases. I haven’t been impressed with either band recently, especially Symphony ax’s last three releases. When it comes down to it the last time I was blown away by either band was the early 2000’s. Time for a new release from
Symphony X similar to the Divine Wings of Tragedy through The Odyssey period. I would be more than happy. The last release from Dream Theater that blew me away was Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence. Oh well. Those were the days.
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Dream Theater for me, been following them since the first album. Like so many others, I agree they’re a shadow of the band they used to be, but they have made some amazing albums - WDADU, I&W, SFAM, SDOIT, Octavarium and BCASL are my favourites.
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Originally posted by essexboyinwales essexboyinwales wrote:

Dream Theater for me, been following them since the first album. Like so many others, I agree they’re a shadow of the band they used to be, but they have made some amazing albums - WDADU, I&W, SFAM, SDOIT, Octavarium and BCASL are my favourites.

So has Symphony X. Their debut album gets a lot of flak because of the vocalist, but the albums with Russel Allen are great. They don't have as many albums as DT, but they're a very consistent band, consistently good that is. 

Also the two solo albums of Michael Romeo (War of the Worlds 1 and 2) are great, definitely worth checking out. 
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Prog-metal?  The best prog bands incorporate metal into their palettes - not ram it down our throats.  Even the instrumental bridge midway through Henry Cow's 'Living in the Heart of the Beast'  qualifies them.  
I saw Dream Theatre (sic) in 2011, one of a tiny handful of bands I walked out early on (along with Dire Straits...)
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Originally posted by Rick1 Rick1 wrote:

Prog-metal?  The best prog bands incorporate metal into their palettes - not ram it down our throats.  Even the instrumental bridge midway through Henry Cow's 'Living in the Heart of the Beast'  qualifies them.  
I saw Dream Theatre (sic) in 2011, one of a tiny handful of bands I walked out early on (along with Dire Straits...)

Who's ramming it down your throat? Exaggerating much? 
The poll already has a "neither" option. No need to express your hatred further. 
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It's not hatred as such but I struggle to think of any band in this 'genre' that has anything of interest to offer.  It's as if 'metal guitar' somehow papers over a lack of ideas and to go for something that is more commercially acceptable.  Sun O))) for instance seemed to offer more interesting approaches within the genre without playing to the crowd.  I still found Dream Theater unbearable and I resent them for the hype that surrounded them and that I was daft enough to pay good money to see them!
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Originally posted by Rick1 Rick1 wrote:

It's not hatred as such but I struggle to think of any band in this 'genre' that has anything of interest to offer.  It's as if 'metal guitar' somehow papers over a lack of ideas and to go for something that is more commercially acceptable.  Sun O))) for instance seemed to offer more interesting approaches within the genre without playing to the crowd.  I still found Dream Theater unbearable and I resent them for the hype that surrounded them and that I was daft enough to pay good money to see them!

That's fine. Thanks for explaining. 

When I discovered Dream Theater in the 90s, they were a breath of fresh air. Most progressive metal I listened back then was more than welcome. 

DT has a few albums I struggle with as well, they're either predictable, or uneven, especially later day DT. 


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Symphony X for me. Love the comments that say they have nothing to offer other than loud metal guitars. LMFAO Party

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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Rick1 Rick1 wrote:

It's not hatred as such but I struggle to think of any band in this 'genre' that has anything of interest to offer.  It's as if 'metal guitar' somehow papers over a lack of ideas and to go for something that is more commercially acceptable.  Sun O))) for instance seemed to offer more interesting approaches within the genre without playing to the crowd.  I still found Dream Theater unbearable and I resent them for the hype that surrounded them and that I was daft enough to pay good money to see them!


That's fine. Thanks for explaining. 

When I discovered Dream Theater in the 90s, they were a breath of fresh air. Most progressive metal I listened back then was more than welcome. 

DT has a few albums I struggle with as well, they're either predictable, or uneven, especially later day DT. 



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Cool that SX is garnering more votes! Kudos to the Odvin guy who created this poll; whoever he is. TongueCool
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Originally posted by Necrotica Necrotica wrote:

Gonna go with Dream Theater, but this is a bit of a cruel poll as I love them both LOL

There's a both option there. That Odvin guy seems like an angelic person. Just a gut feeling. Star
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Originally posted by Archisorcerus Archisorcerus wrote:

Originally posted by Necrotica Necrotica wrote:

Gonna go with Dream Theater, but this is a bit of a cruel poll as I love them both LOL

There's a both option there. That Odvin guy seems like an angelic person. Just a gut feeling. Star

I voted for both. I've been lucky enough to see Symph X live twice and they are truly awesome, although in fairness they don't get as many spins these days than they did 15 years ago. I don't listen to as much PM these days, but I have undying respect for SX's artistry and technical skills...
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Symphony X.... no contest.

Like not even close.

They can't compare.
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