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Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs)

Dream Theater · 2008

138 min · 22 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock

A compilation of refined progressive metal, showcasing intricate musicianship and emotional depth through remixed and edited tracks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • emotional depth in every track
  • for long drives
  • intricate musicianship on display

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2008, Dream Theater was solidifying their status as a leading force in progressive metal. This album followed their 2007 release, 'Systematic Chaos,' and serves as both a retrospective and an opportunity to revisit key tracks with updated mixes.
Stylistic neighbors
Symphony X· Opeth· Fates Warning

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Pull Me Under (2007 remix) 8:13
  • 2 Take the Time (2007 remix) 8:22
  • 3 Lie (edited version) 5:01
  • 4 Peruvian Skies 6:42
  • 5 Home (edited version) 5:38
  • 6 Misunderstood (edited version) 5:14
  • 7 The Test That Stumped Them All 5:00
  • 8 As I Am 7:14
  • 9 Endless Sacrifice 11:23
  • 10 The Root of All Evil 7:16
  • 11 Sacrificed Sons 9:41

Disc 2

  • 1 Another Day (2007 remix) 4:25
  • 2 To Live Forever 4:56
  • 3 Lifting Shadows Off a Dream 6:09
  • 4 The Silent Man 3:47
  • 5 Hollow Years 5:55
  • 6 Through Her Eyes (alternate album mix) 6:03
  • 7 The Spirit Carries On 6:39
  • 8 Solitary Shell (edited version) 4:10
  • 9 I Walk Beside You 4:28
  • 10 The Answer Lies Within 5:15
  • 11 Disappear 6:45

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