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Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory

Dream Theater · 1999

77 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock

A sprawling narrative of progressive metal, intertwining complex musicianship with emotive storytelling and thematic depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • thematic storytelling focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory' was released in 1999, Dream Theater had established themselves as leaders in progressive metal following their breakthrough with 'Images and Words' (1992). This album marked a significant artistic evolution as they embraced a fully conceptual approach for the first time, expanding on themes introduced in their earlier track 'Metropolis—Part I'.
Stylistic neighbors
Symphony X· Opeth· Fates Warning

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Act I: Scene One: Regression 2:06
  • 2 Act I: Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 3:37
  • 3 Act I: Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu 5:12
  • 4 Act I: Scene Three: I. Through My Words 1:02
  • 5 Act I: Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy 6:49
  • 6 Act I: Scene Four: Beyond This Life 11:22
  • 7 Act I: Scene Five: Through Her Eyes 5:29
  • 8 Act II: Scene Six: Home 12:53
  • 9 Act II: Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity 6:13
  • 10 Act II: Scene Seven: II. One Last Time 3:46
  • 11 Act II: Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On 6:38
  • 12 Act II: Scene Nine: Finally Free 11:59

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