Dream Theater
progressive metal, progressive rock
"With intricate rhythms and soaring melodies, their music propels listeners through tightly woven layers of sound that shift between moments of tension and cathartic release."
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Parasomnia
2025
Career Arc
Dream Theater's discography from 1986 to 2025
Full discography
Dream Theater's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Parasomnia
2025
Live at Wacken (2015)
2022
Live in Berlin (2019)
2022
...And Beyond - Live in Japan, 2017
2022
A View from the Top of the World
2021
Images and Words - Live in Japan, 2017
2021
Distant Memories – Live in London
2020
Distance over Time
2019
The Astonishing
2016
The Studio Albums 1992–2011
2014
Happy Holidays from Dream Theater
2013
Live at Luna Park
2013
Dream Theater
2013
A Dramatic Turn of Events
2011
Santiago, Chile 12/06/05
2009
Black Clouds & Silver Linings
2009
Train of Thought Instrumental Demos 2003
2009
Uncovered 2003-2005
2009
The Making of Falling into Infinity
2009
Chaos in Motion 2007–2008
2008
Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs)
2008
Chaos in motion 2007-2008
2008
Lifting Shadows
2007
Bucharest, Romania 7/4/02
2007
Systematic Chaos
2007
New York City 3/4/93
2007
Falling Into Infinity Demos
2007
Awake Demos 1994
2006
Old Bridge, New Jersey 12/14/96
2006
Octavarium
2005
When Dream and Day Reunite
2005
Images and Words Demos 1989-1991
2005
Live at Budokan
2004
A Sort of Homecoming
2004
When Dream and Day Unite Demos
2004
Tokyo, Japan 10/28/95
2004
Train of Thought
2003
Los Angeles, California 5/18/98
2003
The Making of Scenes from a Memory
2003
Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
2002
Live Scenes from New York
2001
Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory
1999
Cleaning Out the Closet
1999
Once in a LIVEtime
1998
Falling into Infinity
1997
Awake
1994
A Mind Beside Itself
1994
Live at the Marquee
1993
Images and Words
1992
When Dream and Day Unite
1989
Majesty Demos
1986
Dark Side of the Moon
2006
Score
Master of Puppets
The Number of the Beast
Made In Japan
Live in Tokyo / 5 Years in a LIVEtime
Singles ()
Night Terror
2024
Invisible Monster
2021
The Alien
2021
The Holiday Spirit Carries On
2020
Fatal Tragedy
2020
Pale Blue Dot
2020
Paralyzed
2019
Fall into the Light
2019
Untethered Angel
2018
Our New World
2016
The Gift of Music
2015
Illumination Theory
2014
The Enemy Inside
2013
On the Backs of Angels
2011
Build Me Up, Break Me Down
2011
Tenement Funster/Flick of the Wrist/Lily of the Valley
2009
A Rite of Passage
2009
Forsaken
2008
Constant Motion
2007
As I Am
2003
Through Her Eyes
2000
Home
1999
Hollow Years
1997
Burning My Soul
1997
You Not Me
1997
The Silent Man
1994
Lie
1994
Another Day
1993
Pull Me Under
1992
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dream Theater sound like?
With intricate rhythms and soaring melodies, their music propels listeners through tightly woven layers of sound that shift between moments of tension and cathartic release. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock. Start with Images and Words.
What is the best Dream Theater album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Images and Words" (1992). It's the most representative of what makes Dream Theater worth hearing.
Who is Dream Theater for?
If you're into progressive metal and progressive rock, Dream Theater is worth your time. With intricate rhythms and soaring melodies, their music propels listeners through tightly woven layers of sound that shift between moments of tension and cathartic release.
How many albums does Dream Theater have?
Dream Theater has 89 releases in their discography, including 57 albums and 3 EPs.
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