album · January 29, 2002

Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

Dream Theater

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The 2002 studio album by Dream Theater, "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence," is a sprawling double-disc epic that saw the band pushing the boundaries of their signature progressive metal sound. It features lengthy, multi-part compositions, including an album-length title track that explores themes of mental illness.

• The album's title track, "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence," is the band's longest song to date, clocking in at over 42 minutes.
• "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence" was the first Dream Theater album to be recorded at their own facility, BearTracks Studio, in Suffern, New York.
• Upon its release, the album debuted at number 122 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Dream Theater is a Grammy-nominated progressive metal band formed in Long Island, New York, widely regarded as pioneers of the genre. By 2002, they had established themselves as one of the most prominent acts in progressive metal, known for their complex compositions and technical proficiency.