Score
157 min · 14 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock
Orchestral arrangements meld with intricate guitar work, creating a vast and immersive progressive metal experience.
Why this album works
'Score' debuted at number 139 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews for its ambitious orchestral arrangements. It is notable for capturing the band's dynamic live performance style and further establishing their influence within the progressive metal genre, particularly through its unique blend of rock and orchestral elements.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with sweeping peaks immersive soundscapes for deep focus prolonged tracks that encourage reflection
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Score' is Dream Theater's first live album and showcases their evolution following the critically acclaimed 'Octavarium'. The band was at a pivotal moment, celebrating their 20th anniversary while solidifying their status as progressive metal icons. This album features a full orchestral accompaniment, marking a significant artistic expansion in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tool· Opeth· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Root of All Evil Standout 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 Standout 9:46
Disc 2
- 1 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence Standout 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
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