Score
157 min · 14 tracks · progressive metal
An expansive journey through intricate melodies and powerful harmonies, blending symphonic elements with heavy progressive metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Root of All Evil Start here — This track opens the album with an energetic blend of heavy riffs and melodic themes, establishing the tone for the live experience.
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The Spirit Carries On — A poignant ballad that resonates deeply with audiences, this piece showcases the band's lyrical focus on themes of legacy and reflection.
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Octavarium — The title track serves as a centerpiece of the album, exemplifying Dream Theater's ability to weave intricate musical narratives over an expansive duration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Dream Theater's intricate compositions and live energy but lacks the tight cohesion of a studio release.
What we noticed
- Live performances include audience interaction, with the band occasionally pausing for crowd responses between songs.
- The setlist is arranged to highlight both newer material and classic tracks, creating a dynamic flow that balances intensity and melody.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with sweeping peaks
- immersive soundscapes for deep focus
- prolonged tracks that encourage reflection
- orchestral arrangements with intricate detail
- emotional crescendos that resonate deeply
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — First live album showcasing established prowess after prior successes.
- Themes
- musical legacy· live performance intensity· progressive metal evolution
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Score is Dream Theater's first live album, showcasing their established prowess after the success of their studio album Octavarium. This release captures their evolution into a celebrated progressive metal band, following a career marked by a strong fan base and critical acclaim since their formation in 1985.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Symphony X· Opeth· Fates Warning
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Root of All Evil Start here 8:22
- 2 I Walk Beside You 4:10
- 3 Another Won 5:21
- 4 Afterlife 5:56
- 5 Under a Glass Moon 7:28
- 6 Innocence Faded 5:36
- 7 Raise the Knife 11:43
- 8 The Spirit Carries On 9:46
Disc 2
- 1 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence 41:33
- 2 Vacant 3:01
- 3 The Answer Lies Within 5:35
- 4 Sacrificed Sons 10:38
Disc 3
- 1 Octavarium 27:16
- 2 Metropolis 10:39
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Divine Wings of Tragedy
Symphony X
Shares intricate melodies and symphonic elements, blending heavy metal with progressive rock.
Blackwater Park
Opeth
Combines melodic complexity and atmospheric depth, exploring themes of evolution within metal.
In Absentia
Porcupine Tree
Offers expansive soundscapes and intricate songwriting, merging progressive rock with darker themes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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