A powerful work that brought the niche genre of progressive metal to the mainstream scene.
Expresses a heavy and dark worldview.
It reached number 7 on the Oricon charts. This is the last album featuring Kevin Moore, who has since left the band. It shows outstanding technique, melody, and intelligence.
11 TRACKS:
1)
6:00
2)
Caught In A Web
3)
Innocence Faded
4)
Erotomania
5)
Voices
6)
The Silent Man
7)
The Mirror
8)
Lie
9)
Lifting Shadows Off A Dream
10)
Scarred
11)
Space-Dye Vest
Keyboards - Kevin Moore
Mastered By - Ted Jensen
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By - Duane Baron
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By - John Purdell
Design Concept [Cover Concept] - Dream Theater
Drums, Percussion - Mike Portnoy
Guitar - John Petrucci
Voice [Voices] - James LaBrie
Mixed By [Assistant At Unique Studios] - Ed Miller
Bass - John Myung
Recorded By [Assisted At Devonshire Studios] - Greg Cathcart
Mixed By [Assisted At Larrabee Sound Studios] - Ryan Arnold
Recorded By [Assisted At One On One Studios] - Mike Stock (2)