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Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

Dream Theater · 2002

96 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock

Epic progressive metal compositions weave intricate storytelling with intense musicianship and emotional depth.

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Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • extended tracks for deep immersion
  • intense storytelling through music
  • headphone detail hunting required
  • for reflective late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Features ambitious structure and depth, often seen as a high point in their artistry.
Themes
addiction recovery· mental health struggles· euthanasia debate
Career context
Released on January 29, 2002, 'Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence' is Dream Theater's sixth studio album, following their highly acclaimed 'Scenes from a Memory.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their position in the progressive metal genre, pushing boundaries with complex arrangements and thematic depth while facing lineup changes that would shape their future sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Symphony X· Opeth· Fates Warning
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Train of Thought — Continues the epic sound with a heavier, more aggressive approach.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Odyssey by Symphony X — Shares epic storytelling and intricate compositions with a blend of metal and symphonic elements.
Blackwater Park by Opeth — Combines progressive rock structures with deep emotional themes and heavy instrumentation.
In Absentia by Porcupine Tree — Explores complex arrangements and atmospheric depth, merging metal influences with progressive rock.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "The Glass Prison".

Disc 1

  • 1 The Glass Prison Start here 13:52
  • 2 Blind Faith 10:21
  • 3 Misunderstood 9:32
  • 4 The Great Debate 13:45
  • 5 Disappear 6:45

Disc 2

  • 1 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence: I. Overture 6:50
  • 2 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence: II. About to Crash 5:50
  • 3 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence: III. War Inside My Head 2:08
  • 4 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence: IV. The Test That Stumped Them All 5:03
  • 5 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence: V. Goodnight Kiss 6:17
  • 6 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence: VI. Solitary Shell 5:47
  • 7 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence: VII. About to Crash (reprise) 4:04
  • 8 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence: VIII. Losing Time / Grand Finale 5:59

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This album is considered a Critical Peak in Dream Theater's catalog. Features ambitious structure and depth, often seen as a high point in their artistry.

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