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Dream Theater
Dream Theater
- Type:
- Full-length
- Release date:
- September 24th, 2013
- Catalog ID:
- RR7604-1
- Label:
- Roadrunner Records
- Format:
- CD
- Reviews:
- 10 reviews (avg. 74%)
| 1. | False Awakening Suite | 02:42 | instrumental |
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| 2. | The Enemy Inside | 06:17 | Show lyrics |
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| 3. | The Looking Glass | 04:53 | Show lyrics |
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| 4. | Enigma Machine | 06:01 | instrumental |
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| 5. | The Bigger Picture | 07:40 | Show lyrics |
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| 6. | Behind the Veil | 06:52 | Show lyrics |
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| 7. | Surrender to Reason | 06:34 | Show lyrics |
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| 8. | Along for the Ride | 04:45 | Show lyrics |
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| 9. | Illumination Theory | 22:17 | Show lyrics |
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| Band members | |
| John Myung | Bass, Songwriting (tracks 2-7, 9), Lyrics (track 7) |
| John Petrucci | Guitars, Songwriting (tracks 1-9), Lyrics (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9) |
| James LaBrie | Vocals, Songwriting (tracks 2, 3, 5-7, 9) |
| Jordan Rudess | Keyboards, Songwriting (tracks 1-9) |
| Mike Mangini | Drums, Songwriting (tracks 2-7, 9) |
| Guest/Session | |
| Misha Gutenberg | Violin |
| Larisa Vollis | Violin |
| Yelena Khaimova | Violin |
| Evgeny Mansurov | Violin |
| Alexander Anisimov | Viola |
| Noah Wallace | Viola |
| Anastasia Golenisheva | Cello |
| Valeriya Sholokhova | Cello |
| Len Sluetsky | Contrabass |
| Miscellaneous staff | |
| Ted Jensen | Mastering |
| Kevin Matela | Mixing (assistant) |
| Dave Rowland | Mixing (assistant) |
| James "Jimmy T" Meslin | Engineering (assistant) |
| Richard Chycki | Mixing |
| John Petrucci | Producer |
| Eren Başbuğ | Arrangements (orchestral), Conductor |
| Hugh Syme | Artwork, Art direction, Design |
| Misha Gutenberg | Concert master |
| Larry DiMarzio | Photography |
| John Myung | Bass, Songwriting (tracks 2-7, 9), Lyrics (track 7) |
| John Petrucci | Guitars, Songwriting (tracks 1-9), Lyrics (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9) |
| James LaBrie | Vocals, Songwriting (tracks 2, 3, 5-7, 9) |
| Jordan Rudess | Keyboards, Songwriting (tracks 1-9) |
| Mike Mangini | Drums, Songwriting (tracks 2-7, 9) |
| Misha Gutenberg | Violin |
| Larisa Vollis | Violin |
| Yelena Khaimova | Violin |
| Evgeny Mansurov | Violin |
| Alexander Anisimov | Viola |
| Noah Wallace | Viola |
| Anastasia Golenisheva | Cello |
| Valeriya Sholokhova | Cello |
| Len Sluetsky | Contrabass |
| Ted Jensen | Mastering |
| Kevin Matela | Mixing (assistant) |
| Dave Rowland | Mixing (assistant) |
| James "Jimmy T" Meslin | Engineering (assistant) |
| Richard Chycki | Mixing |
| John Petrucci | Producer |
| Eren Başbuğ | Arrangements (orchestral), Conductor |
| Hugh Syme | Artwork, Art direction, Design |
| Misha Gutenberg | Concert master |
| Larry DiMarzio | Photography |
| their latest edition - an... | 70% | x1StapleGun | December 20th, 2014 | |
| A hit and miss compilation | 70% | kluseba | July 15th, 2014 | |
| The Bigger Picture | 84% | symbolic1188 | July 1st, 2014 | |
| At least it completes owns... | 75% | PowerProg_Adam | February 7th, 2014 | |
| Enjoyable, but Lacking... | 79% | GiantRex | January 21st, 2014 | |
| Self Titled. Self Absorbed.... | 60% | FateMetal | October 20th, 2013 | |
| Through the looking glass | 90% | Andromeda_Unchained | October 18th, 2013 | |
| Some Will Not Admit that 15... | 70% | Twisted_Psychology | October 14th, 2013 | |
| An average album that lacks... | 75% | sixteenthtriplet31 | October 14th, 2013 | |
| Beating a dead horse... | 64% | ConorFynes | October 8th, 2013 |
Available in a wide range of distinctive versions, including standard and special edition CDs, 180 gram double LP, and a limited edition boxed set.
The reoccurring theme in Illumination Theory is an adaptation of the opening of Piotr Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto no.1 in B flat minor from 1875.
Track 1 consists of three parts:
"I. Sleep Paralysis"
"II. Night Terrors"
"III. Lucid Dream"
Track 9 consists of five parts:
"I. Paradoxe de la Lumière Noire"
"II. Live, Die, Kill"
"III. The Embracing Circle"
"IV. The Pursuit of Truth"
"V. Surrender, Trust & Passion"
Recording information:
Recorded at Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove, New York, United States during January-May 2013.
Mixed at Germano Studios in New York, United States.
Mastered at Sterling Sound in New York, United States.