Octavarium, Dream Theater's tenth studio album, is a sprawling, conceptual double-length release notable for its ambitious scope and thematic depth.
- The album's title and structure are based on the number eight, with each song increasing in length from eight to over twenty-four minutes, and featuring lyrical themes related to the number.
- The release was Dream Theater's final album with drummer Mike Portnoy before his departure in 2010, though he would later return in 2017.
- The album reached number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking their highest chart position in the United States at the time of its release.
Dream Theater is a Grammy-nominated progressive metal band formed in Long Island, New York, in 1985, known for their complex song structures and instrumental proficiency. By 2005's Octavarium, they had established themselves as titans of the genre, navigating a period of significant label and lineup changes.
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Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory1999
Dream Theater2013
A Dramatic Turn of Events2011
The Astonishing2016
Black Clouds & Silver Linings2009
Awake1994
Greatest Hit (…and 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs)2008
Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence2002
Falling into Infinity1997
Live at Budokan2004
Train of Thought2003
Distance over Time2019
