Parasomnia
Dream Theater · 2025
71 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock
A labyrinthine exploration of dreams and nightmares, blending intricate instrumentation with haunting melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- labyrinthine explorations of dreams
- gradual build to intense climax
- immersive late-night listening experience
- haunting melodies that linger
- reflective moments between tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Ambitious narrative structure and seamless flow showcase artistic evolution.
- Themes
- dreamscape labyrinths· nightmare confrontations· subconscious fears
- Career context
- Released on February 7, 2025, 'Parasomnia' is Dream Theater's thirteenth studio album, following their acclaimed 2021 release, 'A View from the Top of the World.' At this stage in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation for complex compositions and thematic storytelling, continuing to push the boundaries of progressive metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Symphony X· Opeth· Fates Warning
- If this clicks, go next to
- A View from the Top of the World — Continues the intricate soundscapes and thematic depth found in Parasomnia.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Lateralus by Tool — Both explore intricate rhythms and deep themes of consciousness and inner turmoil.Heritage by Opeth — Shares a dense, atmospheric sound with layered instrumentation and haunting melodies.In Absentia by Porcupine Tree — Combines complex musical structures with dark, introspective lyrical themes and haunting tones.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "In the Arms of Morpheus".
Disc 1
- 1 In the Arms of Morpheus Start here 5:22
- 2 Night Terror 9:55
- 3 A Broken Man 8:29
- 4 Dead Asleep 11:06
Disc 2
- 1 Midnight Messiah 7:57
- 2 Are We Dreaming? 1:28
- 3 Bend the Clock 7:24
- 4 The Shadow Man Incident 19:31
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Dream Theater's catalog. Ambitious narrative structure and seamless flow showcase artistic evolution.
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