Well, released in 1992, was another music world back then... And a bands music (hopefully) develops or grows in 30+ years. I love "Images and words" musically as I can align with that sound, but realize how much they´ve grown since then - and found their true unique sound in the later years. "Scenes from a memory" is just amazing!! by the way! Thank you for this fine reaction, sir! 🙂
This is simple their more commercially friendly stuff but it's definitely by no means a filler track. This was the song that got them mainstream attention and sparked a lasting cult following. Images & Words was their first album with James LaBrie on vocals, and he was a phenomenal vocalist at this time (has degraded in recent years due to age) so they really wanted to highlight his vocals on this album. It was also one of their earliest album, their 2nd in fact, so they definitely weren't quite at the point of Train Of Thought-level technical complexity, though the song Metropolis Part 1 from this album definitely foreshadows that style.
A lot of early 90's songs sound like they were trying to sound like classic eightees for some reason. This is their biggest commercial hit by far. They are definitly holding back, not showing they're full capabilities. Keep in mind that this is their 2nd album and the record label wanted them to sell as many copies as possible which is difficult when progressive metal is not a mainstream genre. The producer even replaced the drums with samples on the whole album because he thought it sounded more retro and people would like it more even though the drummer hated it. I'm not personally a huge fan of the ending either for exactly the reasons you mentioned but this track is still so powerful.
All vocals (lead and backing vocals) is by the lead singer James Labrie, at least on this album (and on the Awake album) Later on some backing vocals is added by the drummer and little by the guitarist.
It's their first album with this lineup. And this was the song that was commercially successful on the album. They got more known with this one. Maybe the form is not as complicated than for other songs. Check Metropolis Part 1 on the same album for more riffy complicated instrumental middle part.
Well, released in 1992, was another music world back then... And a bands music (hopefully) develops or grows in 30+ years. I love "Images and words" musically as I can align with that sound, but realize how much they´ve grown since then - and found their true unique sound in the later years. "Scenes from a memory" is just amazing!! by the way!
Thank you for this fine reaction, sir! 🙂
This is simple their more commercially friendly stuff but it's definitely by no means a filler track. This was the song that got them mainstream attention and sparked a lasting cult following. Images & Words was their first album with James LaBrie on vocals, and he was a phenomenal vocalist at this time (has degraded in recent years due to age) so they really wanted to highlight his vocals on this album. It was also one of their earliest album, their 2nd in fact, so they definitely weren't quite at the point of Train Of Thought-level technical complexity, though the song Metropolis Part 1 from this album definitely foreshadows that style.
This was my introduction to Dream Theater back in 1993. Thank goodness you didn't react to the butchered MTV version. 😄
A lot of early 90's songs sound like they were trying to sound like classic eightees for some reason. This is their biggest commercial hit by far. They are definitly holding back, not showing they're full capabilities. Keep in mind that this is their 2nd album and the record label wanted them to sell as many copies as possible which is difficult when progressive metal is not a mainstream genre. The producer even replaced the drums with samples on the whole album because he thought it sounded more retro and people would like it more even though the drummer hated it. I'm not personally a huge fan of the ending either for exactly the reasons you mentioned but this track is still so powerful.
Images & Words 1992! Turned 30 this year 🤘🏽 the album that introduced me to prog metal! Nice video 👊🏽
They do typically have at least one more accessible track on each album which is much shorter and less complex.
this album is an absolute classic for me
All vocals (lead and backing vocals) is by the lead singer James Labrie, at least on this album (and on the Awake album) Later on some backing vocals is added by the drummer and little by the guitarist.
It's their first album with this lineup. And this was the song that was commercially successful on the album. They got more known with this one. Maybe the form is not as complicated than for other songs. Check Metropolis Part 1 on the same album for more riffy complicated instrumental middle part.
Very interesting reaction. You explain a lot and it's great. Please react to many songs of DT you like, it's my favorite band !
Horrible drum sound