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Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory

Dream Theater

Type:
Full-length
Release date:
October 26th, 1999
Label:
Elektra Records
Reviews:
19 reviews (avg. 80%)
1. Scene One: Regression 02:06   Show lyrics
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2. Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 03:38   instrumental
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3. Scene Two: II. Strange Deja Vu 05:12   Show lyrics
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4. Scene Three: I. Through My Words 01:03   Show lyrics
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5. Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy 06:49   Show lyrics
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6. Scene Four: Beyond This Life 11:23   Show lyrics
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7. Scene Five: Through Her Eyes 05:29   Show lyrics
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8. Scene Six: Home 12:53   Show lyrics
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9. Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity 06:14   instrumental
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10. Scene Seven: II. One Last Time 03:47   Show lyrics
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11. Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On 06:38   Show lyrics
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12. Scene Nine: Finally Free 12:00   Show lyrics
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Band members
James LaBrie Vocals
John Myung Bass
John Petrucci Guitars, Vocals
Mike Portnoy Drums
Jordan Rudess Keyboards
Guest/Session
Terry Brown Voice
David Bottrill Voice
Theresa Thomason Vocals (additional)
Mary Canty Vocals (additional)
Shelia Slappy Vocals (additional)
Mary Smith Vocals (additional)
Jeanette Smith Vocals (additional)
Clarence Burke Jr Vocals (additional)
Carol Cyrus Vocals (additional)
Dale Scott Vocals (additional)
Jordan Rudess Choir arranged, conducted
Miscellaneous staff
Brian Quackenbush Assistant engineer
Michael Bates Assistant engineer
Terry Brown Recording and co-producer (vocals)
Kevin Shirley Mixing
Rory Romano Mixing (assistant)
David Bottrill Mixing (assistant, tracks 1, 9, 10 & 12)
Shinobu Mitsouka Mixing (assistant)
George Marino (R.I.P. 2012) Mastering
Eugene "UE" Nastasi Mastering (assistant)
Lili Picou Art direction and design
Ken Schles Photography (still life)
Andrew Lepley Photography (house)
Doug Oberkircher Engineering
Mike Portnoy Producer
Dave McKean Cover art
John Petrucci Producer
James LaBrie Vocals
John Myung Bass
John Petrucci Guitars, Vocals
Mike Portnoy Drums
Jordan Rudess Keyboards
Terry Brown Voice
David Bottrill Voice
Theresa Thomason Vocals (additional)
Mary Canty Vocals (additional)
Shelia Slappy Vocals (additional)
Mary Smith Vocals (additional)
Jeanette Smith Vocals (additional)
Clarence Burke Jr Vocals (additional)
Carol Cyrus Vocals (additional)
Dale Scott Vocals (additional)
Jordan Rudess Choir arranged, conducted
Brian Quackenbush Assistant engineer
Michael Bates Assistant engineer
Terry Brown Recording and co-producer (vocals)
Kevin Shirley Mixing
Rory Romano Mixing (assistant)
David Bottrill Mixing (assistant, tracks 1, 9, 10 & 12)
Shinobu Mitsouka Mixing (assistant)
George Marino (R.I.P. 2012) Mastering
Eugene "UE" Nastasi Mastering (assistant)
Lili Picou Art direction and design
Ken Schles Photography (still life)
Andrew Lepley Photography (house)
Doug Oberkircher Engineering
Mike Portnoy Producer
Dave McKean Cover art
John Petrucci Producer
Read A Damn Fine Concept Album 85% octavarium September 10th, 2012
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Read I just SHOULDN'T like... 94% RageW September 21st, 2008
Read Please, Dream Theater, BACK... 71% Wicket02 July 6th, 2008
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Read involves hypnosis or time... 90% Cheeses_Priced January 21st, 2008
Read Too much of a good thing 85% Woolie_Wool October 14th, 2007
Read Open Your Eyes! 97% samgriffith1928 November 8th, 2006
Read Seven years later, and... 94% Leave_Me_Be July 25th, 2006
Read Overrated and Underwhelming 39% OlympicSharpshooter August 14th, 2005
Read Cartoonish and overdone,... 88% HealthySonicDiet April 20th, 2004
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Read No Less Than A Modern... 100% TheMoor September 4th, 2003
Read Their best? 96% HawkMoon September 10th, 2002
Produced by Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci
Patently and expertly engineered by Doug Oberkircher
Assisted by Brian Quackenbush and Michael Bates at Bear Track Studios, Suffern, NY
Additional overdubs at Little Bear Studios, Suffern, NY
February-June 1999

Vocals co-produced and recorded by Terry Brown
Additional overdubs at Metal Work Studios, Toronto, Ontario in June-July 1999

Mixed by Kevin "Caveman" Shirley
Assisted by Rory Romano at Avatar Studios, NYC except tracks 1, 9, 10 & 12 mixed by David Bottrill
Assisted by Shinobu Mitsouka at Electric Lady Studios, NYC in July-August 1999

Mastered by George Morino
Assisted by Eugene "UE" Nastasi at Sterling Sound, NYC in August 1999

Art direction and design: Lili Picou
Cover illustration: Dave McKean
Still life photography: Ken Schles
House photography: Andrew Lepley

Split into 2 Acts: 1-7 Act I & 8-12 Act II.
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