It just makes it even fun!

Some speak of the band since getting off the keyboardist Kevin Moore from any innovation, others (like myself) but are of the opinion that with Jordan Rudess was musical genius to.

Not in vain conjured the New Yorker 1999 Prog-milestone "Metropolis Pt.2 - Scenes From A Memory" from the brim of his hat.

This was followed (unfortunately) the more marbled "Six Degrees ...", which although strong songs but also some filler contains.

With "Train Of Thought" the limits of prog degree of hardness were skillfully explored and with "Octavarium" an album was presented, which showed all wannabe metalheads as you include an orchestra, without that same sounds embarrassing and totally overloaded.

This circumstance was then placed on the next live DVD "score" once more impressively demonstrates.

Now I is again a DT output before and I honestly hesitated a little, to listen to the album, because I seriously asked myself what is still to come ...

On "Systematic Chaos" DT reinvent their sound once again, quoting himself, experimenting with sound effects (especially when LaBrie's vocals) that you would not expect of them.

Nevertheless all sounds unmistakably DT.

Very brave, I find the decision that the opener "In the Presence of Enemies Part 1" first struck five minutes swinging the Prog-lobe before the first syllable is sung.

"Forsaken" sounds wonderfully refreshing and clearly shows that DT does not seem to go out of ideas.

Overall, reminds me "Systematic Chaos" at the strong moments of "Six Degrees ..." and "Metropolis Pt.2" and consistently leads to with "Octavarium" chosen path continues.

More melody, more singing guitars but at times but then again a wall of guitars that is unparalleled.

DT have long been no more prove what and who just have fun. And that's what gives this album! :)