Review by Mike published
Dream Theater
The Astonishing 2016
Prog Metal details
The key to liking this album is to understand that it is a musical. I like it a lot, some weaker tracks in over 2 hours of music not withstanding. I also think that in hindsight (2023), looking back on all the Mangini-era DT albums, this is the only one that is as creative in the pre-Mangini sense (think Scenes or 6 Degrees). It all flows nicely, the songwriting is REALLY inspired, and the occasional cheesy bit fits in nicely as well, as long as, like I said in the beginning, you appreciate this being a musical.
Tracks
1. Descent of the NOMACS 1:10 | |
2. Dystopian Overture 4:50 | |
3. The Gift of Music 4:00 Channeling Rush ... great way to kick off the story after the overture. | |
4. The Answer 1:52 | |
5. A Better Life 4:39 | |
6. Lord Nafaryus 3:28 | |
7. A Savior in the Square 4:13 | |
8. When Your Time Has Come 4:19 | |
9. Act of Faythe 5:00 | |
10. Three Days 3:44 | |
11. The Hovering Sojourn 0:27 | |
12. Brother, Can You Hear Me? 5:11 | |
13. A Life Left Behind 5:49 | |
14. Ravenskill 6:01 | |
15. Chosen 4:32 | |
16. A Tempting Offer 4:19 | |
17. Digital Discord 0:47 | |
18. The X Aspect 4:13 | |
19. A New Beginning 7:40 | |
20. The Road to Revolution 3:35 | |
21. 2285 Entr'acte 2:20 | |
22. Moment of Betrayal 6:11 | |
23. Heaven's Cove 4:19 | |
24. Begin Again 3:54 | |
25. The Path That Divides 5:09 | |
26. Machine Chatter 1:03 | |
27. The Walking Shadow 2:58 | |
28. My Last Farewell 3:44 | |
29. Losing Faythe 4:13 Tragic! However, that last cry at the end is hilarious. | |
30. Whispers on the Wind 1:37 | |
31. Hymn of a Thousand Voices 3:38 | |
32. Our New World 4:12 | |
33. Power Down 1:25 | |
34. Astonishing 5:51 |