The Studio Albums 1992–2011 cover

The Studio Albums 1992–2011

Dream Theater · 2014

760 min · 93 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock

Epic compositions intertwine intricate instrumentation with profound lyrical themes, defining the essence of progressive metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic compositions with dynamic shifts
  • intricate instrumentation for detail-oriented listeners
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • immersive storytelling across multiple tracks
  • long-form pieces for deep engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'The Studio Albums 1992–2011' is a comprehensive collection showcasing Dream Theater's evolution from their self-titled debut to 'A Dramatic Turn of Events'. At this point, they had solidified their position as icons of progressive metal, following lineup changes and a successful return with their first album after the departure of founding member Mike Portnoy.
Stylistic neighbors
Symphony X· Opeth· Fates Warning

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Pull Me Under 8:13
  • 2 Another Day 4:23
  • 3 Take the Time 8:21
  • 4 Surrounded 5:30
  • 5 Metropolis—Part I “The Miracle and the Sleeper” 9:32
  • 6 Under a Glass Moon 7:03
  • 7 Wait for Sleep 2:31
  • 8 Learning to Live 11:30

Disc 2

  • 1 6:00 5:31
  • 2 Caught in a Web 5:28
  • 3 Innocence Faded 5:42
  • 4 Erotomania 6:44
  • 5 Voices 9:53
  • 6 The Silent Man 3:47
  • 7 The Mirror 6:45
  • 8 Lie 6:33
  • 9 Lifting Shadows Off a Dream 6:05
  • 10 Scarred 10:59
  • 11 Space-Dye Vest 7:29

Disc 3

  • 1 New Millennium 8:20
  • 2 You Not Me 4:58
  • 3 Peruvian Skies 6:43
  • 4 Hollow Years 5:53
  • 5 Burning My Soul 5:29
  • 6 Hell's Kitchen 4:16
  • 7 Lines in the Sand 12:05
  • 8 Take Away My Pain 6:03
  • 9 Just Let Me Breathe 5:28
  • 10 Anna Lee 5:51
  • 11 Trial of Tears 13:06

Disc 4

  • 1 Act I: Scene One: Regression 2:06
  • 2 Act I: Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 3:37
  • 3 Act I: Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu 5:12
  • 4 Act I: Scene Three: I. Through My Words 1:02
  • 5 Act I: Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy 6:49
  • 6 Act I: Scene Four: Beyond This Life 11:22
  • 7 Act I: Scene Five: Through Her Eyes 5:29
  • 8 Act II: Scene Six: Home 12:53
  • 9 Act II: Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity 6:13
  • 10 Act II: Scene Seven: II. One Last Time 3:46
  • 11 Act II: Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On 6:38
  • 12 Act II: Scene Nine: Finally Free 11:59

Disc 5

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

Disc 6

  • 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

Disc 7

  • 1 As I Am 7:47
  • 2 This Dying Soul 11:27
  • 3 Endless Sacrifice 11:24
  • 4 Honor Thy Father 10:14
  • 5 Vacant 2:57
  • 6 Stream of Consciousness 11:16
  • 7 In the Name of God 14:14

Disc 8

  • 1 The Root of All Evil 8:25
  • 2 The Answer Lies Within 5:33
  • 3 These Walls 7:36
  • 4 I Walk Beside You 4:29
  • 5 Panic Attack 8:13
  • 6 Never Enough 6:46
  • 7 Sacrificed Sons 10:42
  • 8 Octavarium 24:00

Disc 9

  • 1 In the Presence of Enemies, Part I 9:00
  • 2 Forsaken 5:35
  • 3 Constant Motion 6:55
  • 4 The Dark Eternal Night 8:53
  • 5 Repentance 10:43
  • 6 Prophets of War 6:00
  • 7 The Ministry of Lost Souls 14:57
  • 8 In the Presence of Enemies, Part II 16:38

Disc 10

  • 1 A Nightmare to Remember 16:10
  • 2 A Rite of Passage 8:36
  • 3 Wither 5:25
  • 4 The Shattered Fortress 12:49
  • 5 The Best of Times 13:09
  • 6 The Count of Tuscany 19:16

Disc 11

  • 1 On the Backs of Angels 8:42
  • 2 Build Me Up, Break Me Down 6:59
  • 3 Lost Not Forgotten 10:11
  • 4 This Is the Life 6:57
  • 5 Bridges in the Sky 11:01
  • 6 Outcry 11:24
  • 7 Far From Heaven 3:56
  • 8 Breaking All Illusions 12:25
  • 9 Beneath the Surface 5:26

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