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.
Why this album works
'Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence' is notable for its ambitious structure, featuring a 42-minute title track divided into eight parts. The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and received generally positive reviews, establishing Dream Theater as a leading force in the progressive metal scene during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks extended tracks for deep immersion intense storytelling through music
- 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
- Tool· Opeth· Porcupine Tree
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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 Standout 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 Standout 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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