Dream Theater es una banda estadounidense de metal progresivo formada en 1985. El grupo fue fundado por el guitarrista John Petrucci, el bajista John Myung y el baterista Mike Portnoy mientras asistían al prestigioso Berklee College of Music en Boston. Originalmente, la banda se llamó Majesty, pero después de descubrir que otro grupo ya utilizaba ese nombre, optaron por Dream Theater, inspirándose en un antiguo cine de California.
En 1989, Dream Theater lanzó su primer álbum de estudio, When Dream and Day Unite, bajo la discográfica Mechanic Records. Este trabajo estableció las bases de su sonido característico, que combina complejas estructuras musicales, virtuosismo técnico y la rica interacción entre sus miembros. Sin embargo, la recepción fue modesta y la banda no logró obtener el reconocimiento inmediato que esperaban.
En 1991, la banda experimentó un cambio significativo con la llegada del vocalista James LaBrie, proveniente de Canadá. Este cambio resultó ser clave para su éxito. Un año después, lanzaron Images and Words, su segundo álbum, que incluía el sencillo Pull Me Under. Este tema les dio un impulso inesperado, recibiendo amplias rotaciones en la radio y MTV, lo que llevó al álbum a alcanzar el oro en ventas.
En 1994, Dream Theater lanzó Awake, un álbum más oscuro y pesado que consolidó su estatus en el mundo del metal progresivo. Canciones como Lie y Space-Dye Vest demostraron su capacidad
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I. In The Flesh [at 0:00]
Originally recorded by Pink Floyd
Written by Roger Waters
From the album "The Wall" - 1979
So 'ya
Thought 'ya
Might like to go to the show
To feel he warm thrill of confusion
That space cadet glow
Tell me is something eluding you sunshine?
Is this not what you expected to see?
If you want to find out what's behind this cold eyes?
You'll just have to claw your way through this disguise oh
(Lights! Roll the sound effects! Action!!)
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II. Carry On Wayward Son [at 2:26]
Originally recorded by Kansas
Written by Kerry Livgren
From the album "Leftoverture" -1976
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III. Bohemian Rhapsody [at 4:35]
Originally recorded by Queen
Written by Freddie Mercury
From the album "A Night At The Opera" -1974
So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye
So you think you can love me and leave me to die
Oh, baby, can't do this to me, baby,
Just gotta get out, just gotta get right outta here
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IV. Lovin, Touchin, Squeezin [at 6:01]
Originally recorded by Journey
Written by Steve Perry
From the album "Evolution" - 1980
You make me weep and wanna die
Just when you said we'd try
Lovin', touchin', squeezin' each other
When I'm alone all by myself
You're out with someone else
Lovin', touchin', squeezin' each other
You're tearin' me apart
Every, every day
You're tearin' me apart
Oh what can I say?
You're tearin' me apart
It won't be long, yes, until you're alone
When your lover, oh, he hasn't come home
'Cause he's lovin' oo, he's touchin', he's squeezin' another
He's tearin' you apart
Every, every day
He's tearin' you apart
Oh girl what can you say?
'Cause he's lovin', touchin' another
Now it's your turn, girl, to cry
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V. Cruise Control [at 8:07]
Originally recorded by Dixie Dregs
Written by Steve Morse -1977
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VI. Turn It On Again [at 9:10]
Originally performed by Genesis
Written by Banks/Collins/Rutherford
From the album "Duke" -1980
Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again
* By André V. Alves