Once in a LIVEtime
Dream Theater · 1998
154 min · 23 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock
A dynamic blend of intricate musicianship and emotive storytelling that captures the essence of progressive metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- emotive storytelling through music
- dynamic progression across tracks
- immersive experience in two halves
- intricate musicianship for detail lovers
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone songs
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 27, 1998, 'Once in a LIVEtime' is Dream Theater's first live album, following their critically acclaimed studio album 'Falling Into Infinity'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as leaders in the progressive metal genre after years of both commercial success and artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Symphony X· Opeth· Fates Warning
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 A Change of Seasons: I. The Crimson Sunrise 3:56
- 2 A Change of Seasons: II. Innocence 3:05
- 3 Puppies on Acid 1:24
- 4 Just Let Me Breathe 5:53
- 5 Voices 10:34
- 6 Take the Time 12:20
- 7 Derek Sherinian Piano Solo 1:54
- 8 Lines in the Sand 13:13
- 9 Scarred 9:27
- 10 A Change of Seasons: IV. The Darkest of Winters 3:17
- 11 Ytse Jam 4:09
- 12 Mike Portnoy Drum Solo 6:59
Disc 2
- 1 Trial of Tears 14:11
- 2 Hollow Years 7:01
- 3 Take Away My Pain 6:16
- 4 Caught in a Web 5:16
- 5 Lie 6:45
- 6 Peruvian Skies 7:50
- 7 John Petrucci Guitar Solo 8:06
- 8 Pull Me Under 8:15
- 9 Metropolis 6:16
- 10 Learning to Live 4:13
- 11 A Change of Seasons: VII. The Crimson Sunset 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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