Dream Theater

A Dramatic Turn Of Events

Rating: 4 out of 5 (Excellent)

At this pivotal moment in their career, DT have clearly held nothing back and delivered perhaps their most varied and mature album to date. John Petrucci’s production is well balanced and, as you’d expect, the guitars are to the fore. ‘Breaking All Illusions’ is a DT classic, with each member shining while striking the prog-metal balance. However, it’s tracks such as ‘Bridges In The Sky’ and ‘Outcry’ that see Petrucci at his best, combining his mastery of heavy riffing with the runs and complex rhythmic interplay that are the band’s trademarks.

—Charlie Griffiths

Download: ‘Breaking All Illusions”