Name: When Dream and Day Unite
Brand: Dream Theater
SKU: 327519
Price: 8.81 USD
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Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

When Dream and Day Unite

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Album: When Dream and Day Unite
#	Song Title		Time
1)	A Fortune In Lies	More Info...	5:11
2)	Status Seeker	More Info...	4:16
3)	Ytse Jam	More Info...	5:41
4)	The Killing Hand	More Info...	8:40
5)	Light Fuse And Get Away	More Info...	7:22
6)	Afterlife	More Info...	5:27
7)	The One Who Help To Set The Sun	More Info...	8:04
8)	Only A Matter Of Time	More Info...	6:36

Album: When Dream and Day Unite
#	Song Title		Time
1)	A Fortune In Lies	More Info...	5:11
2)	Status Seeker	More Info...	4:16
3)	Ytse Jam	More Info...	5:41
4)	The Killing Hand	More Info...	8:40
5)	Light Fuse And Get Away	More Info...	7:22
6)	Afterlife	More Info...	5:27
7)	The One Who Help To Set The Sun	More Info...	8:04
8)	Only A Matter Of Time	More Info...	6:36

Performer Notes

Originally released on Mechanic (42259).
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
WHEN DREAM & DAY UNITE, the major label debut from prog-metal act Dream Theater, includes the tracks "YTSE Jam" and "Only A Matter Of Time."
Dream Theater's first official release gave an indication that this was a talented band that combined the styles of Yes, Rush, and Queensr?che. The latter seemed to be too big of an influence at this stage of their career. Vocalist Charlie Dominici's voice is not powerful enough to carry out the band's otherwise convincing intensity, and his attempt to sound like Queensr?che's Geoff Tate was unsuccessful. The music here is not as heavy as it would become in the '90s but could still be classified as progressive metal. Guitarist John Petrucci and drummer Mike Portnoy established themselves as competent musicians, but their individual styles were not yet refined. The band's originality does shine through on "Light Fuse and Get Away," "The Ones Who Help to Set the Sun," and "Only a Matter of Time." The odd-meter measures and numerous time changes gave the group a complexity that hadn't been experienced for an entire decade in the rock genre. "YTSE Jam" was essentially their answer to Rush's "YYZ" and became a staple in the band's live set. The session was marred mostly by subpar singing, too many metal clich?s, and poor production. There is, however, enough interesting playing to make it a worthwhile listen for fans of this genre, and is certainly essential for Dream Theater fans. ~ Robert Taylor