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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks wave-like pacing throughout emotional depth in every track
- 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.
- If you like
- progressive metal, progressive rock
Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs) is an album by Dream Theater, released in 2008. A compilation of refined progressive metal, showcasing intricate musicianship and emotional depth through remixed and edited tracks. While primarily a compilation, 'Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs)' features remixed versions of classic songs that highlight the band's evolution over the years. Its release coincided with Dream Theater's growing influence in the progressive rock scene, maintaining their relevance in an ever-changing musical landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs) sound like?
A compilation of refined progressive metal, showcasing intricate musicianship and emotional depth through remixed and edited tracks. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.
What makes Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs) by Dream Theater notable?
While primarily a compilation, 'Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs)' features remixed versions of classic songs that highlight the band's evolution over the years. Its release coincided with Dream Theater's growing influence in the progressive rock scene, maintaining their relevance in an ever-changing musical landscape. 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.
Who is Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs) for?
Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs) works well if you're into dynamic progression with peaks, wave-like pacing throughout and emotional depth in every track.
How many songs are on Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs)?
Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs) has 22 tracks, running approximately 138 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pull Me Under (2007 remix) Standout 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) Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
March 29, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
138 min 29 sec
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