Distant Memories – Live in London
Dream Theater · 2020
309 min · 44 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock
An epic blend of soaring melodies, intricate compositions, and powerful live performances that define progressive metal.
Why this album works
The album was well-received by fans and critics alike, debuting at number six on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart. It features a selection of tracks from various phases of their career, including classics from their landmark album 'Scenes from a Memory,' which solidified their status as heavyweights in progressive rock and metal.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys immersive live performance energy extended tracks for deep listening
- Context
- Released on November 27, 2020, 'Distant Memories – Live in London' captures Dream Theater at a pivotal moment following their 2019 studio album 'Distance Over Time.' This live recording showcases the band's enduring artistry and technical prowess, presenting a retrospective of their career while highlighting their ongoing relevance in the progressive metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tool· Opeth· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Untethered Angel 5:55
- 2 A Nightmare to Remember Standout 16:37
- 3 Fall Into the Light 7:26
- 4 Barstool Warrior 6:42
- 5 In the Presence of Enemies – Part I Standout 8:43
- 6 Pale Blue Dot 8:52
Disc 2
- 1 Scenes Live Intro 1:44
- 2 Scene One: Regression 2:06
- 3 Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 3:38
- 4 Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu 5:03
- 5 Scene Three: I. Through My Words 1:02
- 6 Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy 6:53
- 7 Scene Four: Beyond This Life 11:26
- 8 Scene Five: Through Her Eyes 6:45
Disc 3
- 1 Scene Six: Home 13:01
- 2 Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity 6:09
- 3 Scene Seven: II. One Last Time 3:48
- 4 Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On 6:39
- 5 Scene Nine: Finally Free 12:54
- 6 At Wit's End 9:42
- 7 Paralyzed 4:34
Disc 4
- 1 Atlas (Intro) 2:41
- 2 Untethered Angel 5:53
- 3 A Nightmare to Remember Standout 16:53
- 4 Fall into the Light 7:18
- 5 Barstool Warrior 6:42
- 6 In the Presence of Enemies - Part I 8:47
- 7 Pale Blue Dot 8:44
Disc 5
- 1 Scenes Live Intro 1:50
- 2 Scene One: Regression 2:06
- 3 Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 3:37
- 4 Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu 5:04
- 5 Scene Three: I. Through My Words 1:37
- 6 Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy 6:18
- 7 Scene Four: Beyond This Life 11:25
- 8 Scene Five: Through Her Eyes 8:41
- 9 Scene Six: Home 12:54
- 10 Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity 6:10
- 11 Scene Seven: II. One Last Time 3:48
- 12 Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On 6:21
- 13 Scene Nine: Finally Free 12:33
- 14 At Wit's End 11:24
- 15 Paralyzed 4:36
- 16 Behind the Scenes 4:04
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