Released 17 years ago this June
Black Clouds & Silver Linings
Dream Theater · 2009
196 min · 18 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock
A complex tapestry of soaring melodies and intricate rhythms that define progressive metal's emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics with peaks
- long-form narrative exploration
- soaring melodies and intricacies
- cathartic emotional peaks
- thoughtful late-night listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, catchy songs
- avoid lengthy instrumental sections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 23, 2009, 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' is Dream Theater's tenth studio album and comes after their acclaimed 'Systematic Chaos' (2007). At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as leaders in progressive metal while experimenting with more personal themes and showcasing a blend of heavy instrumentation and lyrical introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Symphony X· Opeth· Fates Warning
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 A Nightmare to Remember 16:10
- 2 A Rite of Passage 8:36
- 3 Wither 5:25
- 4 The Shattered Fortress 12:49
- 5 The Best of Times 13:09
- 6 The Count of Tuscany 19:16
Disc 2
- 1 Stargazer 8:11
- 2 Tenement Funster / Flick of the Wrist / Lily of the Valley 8:18
- 3 Odyssey 8:00
- 4 Take Your Fingers From My Hair 8:18
- 5 Larks Tongues in Aspic, Part 2 6:32
- 6 To Tame a Land 7:15
Disc 3
- 1 A Nightmare to Remember (instrumental) 15:39
- 2 A Rite of Passage (instrumental) 8:36
- 3 Wither (instrumental) 5:28
- 4 The Shattered Fortress (instrumental) 12:47
- 5 The Best of Times (instrumental) 13:20
- 6 The Count of Tuscany (instrumental) 18:47
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