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- Systematic Chaos
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Dream Theater
Released 2007

Forsaken
05:36
97,601 plays

The Dark Eternal Night
08:51
82,820 plays

In The Presence Of Enemies, Part 1
09:00
57,347 plays

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songs

- 1
- In The Presence Of Enemies, Part 1
- 09:00
- 57,347 plays

- 2
- Forsaken
- 05:36
- 97,601 plays

- 3
- Constant Motion
- 06:55
- 113,429 plays

- 4
- The Dark Eternal Night
- 08:51
- 82,820 plays

- 5
- Repentance
- 10:43
- 44,620 plays

- 6
- Prophets Of War
- 06:01
- 47,605 plays

- 7
- The Ministry Of Lost Souls
- 14:57
- 44,239 plays

- 8
- In The Presence Of Enemies, Part 2
- 16:38
- 33,485 plays

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album review

Few bands in the history of rock have warranted the "either you love them or hate them" tag as much as Dream Theater, as fanatics consider them musical geniuses, while detractors sneer at their bombast. Either way, there's no arguing that the group has built a large and loyal following over the years by doing things their way, and with little to no help from radio or MTV. And on their tenth full-length overall (and first for their new label, Roadrunner), 2007's Systematic Chaos, the quintet sticks to the prog metal game plan that they've followed since their inception. In true Dream Theater fashion, the gentlemen are not ashamed to show off their chops -- as evidenced by the album opener, "In the Presence of Enemies, Pt. 1," in which James LaBrie's vocals do not kick in until after the five-minute mark. Elsewhere, "Forsaken" proves wrong those who say that Dream Theater is all about instrumental gymnastics and not songwriting, at least momentarily, while "The Dark Eternal Light" features some nifty Pantera-esque riffing from John Petrucci. Additionally, "Repentance" is one of the album's four ten-minute-plus, mid-paced epics, and features a prerequisite of countless extended prog suites and spoken word passages. Unlike other veteran rock acts that attempted to update their sound with the times (and failed miserably), Dream Theater has admirably stuck to its guns through thick and thin -- much to the delight of their legion of admirers -- and they continue to do so on Systematic Chaos. And for that, we salute you with a flurry of flawlessly sweep-picked arpeggios. [The 2007 CD/DVD edition features the entire album remixed for 5.1 Surround on an included bonus DVD.] ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide

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listener reviews

- - Excellent
  - - By Catcher 10
    - 10/24/2009 20:26:34
  - I disagree here. This album is very good! You do have to listen to this album a few times to get the message. Its a harder album than Octavarium, not as melodic prog metal. Presence/enemies, is a great song to listen to, very much old school DT. Give it another good listen, u will find yourself saying....'not bad, pretty good stuff...'
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- - One Of Their Best Works
  - - By Edifus13
    - 3/25/2009 15:24:46
  - This album perfectly blends the metal and the progressive elements, while retaining a powerful aggression on the faster, heavier songs and a foreboding melancholy on the ballads. The album "has balls" throughout, while remaining very progressive, and of course technically proficient. This album is what Dream Theater's about!
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- - Good album, not great though
  - - By Iownall794
    - 12/24/2008 16:26:04
  - Really good album, and I really liked it. A lot of the Dream Theater community seemed displeased with this album. The only album from Dream Theater I can't listen to is FII.
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