Author Topic: Prog Report Ranking – Dream Theater Albums (Read 3055 times)

CharlesPL · « **on:** June 22, 2016, 03:38:35 PM »

https://progreport.com/ranking-dream-theater-albums/

jakepriest · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2016, 03:53:16 PM »

Wow. That was really in-depth and clearly explained why they ranked the albums this way.

BanksD · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2016, 04:19:18 PM »

Black clouds over Dramatic Turn of Events? Well there's problem no.1

bosk1 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2016, 04:30:19 PM »

Well, at least they got the correct albums in the top 3 (well, actually, they didn't; but I can forgive anyone who puts Images & Words in their top 3 since it is so iconic and does have so many good songs).

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2016, 04:58:38 PM »

Train of Thought is too high. A Dramatic Turn of Events and Octavarium are too low. The Top 3 are almost perfect. I would put either Images and Words or Six Degrees on top.

KevShmev · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2016, 05:59:03 PM »

We can all quibble about the order based on personal preferences, but at least he got the top 4 (even though my order would be different) and the least best (SC) correct. Good to see some love for DT12, instead of throwing near the bottom like far too many seem to.

I will quibble, however, with leaving When Dream and Day Unite off, as well as calling SFAM universally acknowledged as their best album (that person has obviously never been to this forum

).

Prog Snob · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2016, 06:00:21 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on June 22, 2016, 05:59:03 PM

I will quibble, however, with leaving When Dream and Day Unite off, as well as calling SFAM universally acknowledged as their best album (that person has obviously never been to this forum ).

I think it would scare him.

red barchetta · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2016, 10:14:14 PM »

That's a tough exercise and I think there is a topic about that. It will take time but I will make my ratings one day. I do agree with position 1. But not with many others but it is such a matter of taste.

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2016, 02:09:53 AM »

That's my top 7

only change could be 6DOIT and Awake but I love them almost equally so I'd ok with it.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2016, 02:16:33 AM »

At least the top 3 is correct, even though I'd argue the order. I guess I can concede 4th place too. TOT isn't a bad 5th choice, but from there it all goes to complete shit.

Enigmachine · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2016, 04:17:32 AM »

Everyone's (well, most are) talking about this how the ranking fits to their own while all I see is a generic ranking that isn't very well written. Looks like it was made in about 10 minutes.

Mladen · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2016, 04:44:49 AM »

It's always a shame to see Systematic chaos so low. I like how some of the newer albums are in the middle, The Astonishing certainly deserves a good position. The top four is predictable but great.

Bill · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2016, 05:21:18 AM »

Lists like this are not designed for the die-hards on DT forums, but are useful for potential new fans who are looking for a way in. Still fun to read :-)

Train of Naught · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2016, 05:50:29 AM »

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12- Systematic Chaos (2007)

garbage list

KevShmev · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2016, 06:16:34 AM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on June 23, 2016, 02:16:33 AM

At least the top 3 is correct, even though I'd argue the order. I guess I can concede 4th place too. TOT isn't a bad 5th choice, but from there it all goes to complete shit.

Falling into Infinity at 11 definitely stands out as a major WTF. It has its faults, but is still pretty darn good overall.

Quote from: Train of Naught on June 23, 2016, 05:50:29 AM

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12- Systematic Chaos (2007)
garbage list

I know, right? Should have been at 13 once WDADU was included.

jakepriest · « **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2016, 06:29:48 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on June 23, 2016, 06:16:34 AM

Falling into Infinity at 11 definitely stands out as a major WTF. It has its faults, but is still pretty darn good overall.
I know, right? Should have been at 13 once WDADU was included.

Yeah FII at 11 is really wtf. It's obviously supposed to be 12th.

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2016, 06:45:57 AM »

Always fun reading these lists. It's not ordered the way I would do it, but that's not really the point. Sounded like the guy really loved all of the band's albums after the bottom three or so.

Evermind · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2016, 06:48:01 AM »

Quote from: jakepriest on June 23, 2016, 06:29:48 AM

Quote from: KevShmev on June 23, 2016, 06:16:34 AM
Falling into Infinity at 11 definitely stands out as a major WTF. It has its faults, but is still pretty darn good overall.
I know, right? Should have been at 13 once WDADU was included.

Yeah FII at 11 is really wtf. It's obviously supposed to be 12th.

Nice one.

Elite · « **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2016, 07:12:30 AM »

FII is top 5 DT album

mikeyd23 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2016, 07:25:17 AM »

All things considered, I agree more with this list than most others I've seen around the web.

TAC · « **Reply #20 on:** June 23, 2016, 07:38:31 AM »

Quote from: mikeyd23 on June 23, 2016, 07:25:17 AM

All things considered, I agree more with this list than most others I've seen around the web.

Yeah, it's at least reasonable. Personally I'd move some things around, but generally it's as valid as anything we'd see around here.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #21 on:** June 23, 2016, 08:00:18 AM »

Quote from: TheOutlawXanadu on June 23, 2016, 06:45:57 AM

Always fun reading these lists. It's not ordered the way I would do it, but that's not really the point. Sounded like the guy really loved all of the band's albums after the bottom three or so.

Yeah.

I wouldn't rank Octavarium so low, but it kind of looks like a list I would make.

Quote from: Train of Naught on June 23, 2016, 05:50:29 AM

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12- Systematic Chaos (2007)
garbage list

lol

RoeDent · « **Reply #22 on:** June 23, 2016, 08:04:10 AM »

This is wrong on so many levels.

On ADTOE: "The fact they released an album after Portnoy's departure is shocking." No it's not shocking! It just proves that DT are about more than one man, and they came out and produced their very best work.

Octavarium is also too low.

Elite · « **Reply #23 on:** June 23, 2016, 08:06:28 AM »

ADTOE is your favourite DT album? :O

RoeDent · « **Reply #24 on:** June 23, 2016, 08:09:23 AM »

Yes. You have a problem with that?

KevShmev · « **Reply #25 on:** June 23, 2016, 08:12:07 AM »

I can't see why anyone would. I wish it sounded better, and it would be middle of the pick on my list, but it's still a damn fine record.

Elite · « **Reply #26 on:** June 23, 2016, 08:44:42 AM »

Quote from: RoeDent on June 23, 2016, 08:09:23 AM

Yes. You have a problem with that?

Of course I don't, but it surprises me. I've never heard anyone say that's their favourite.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #27 on:** June 23, 2016, 10:21:02 AM »

Quote from: Elite on June 23, 2016, 07:12:30 AM

FII is top 5 DT album

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #28 on:** June 23, 2016, 10:28:53 AM »

Quote from: Elite on June 23, 2016, 07:12:30 AM

FII is top 5 DT album

For sure. One of DT's best.

CDrice · « **Reply #29 on:** June 23, 2016, 01:05:11 PM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on June 23, 2016, 10:28:53 AM

Quote from: Elite on June 23, 2016, 07:12:30 AM
FII is top 5 DT album

For sure. One of DT's best.

It's definitely not one of my favorite album of theirs, but it does contain two of my favorite Dream Theater songs ever. It also has its own particular vibe which is kind of unique in the band's discography. So I'm happy that they've made it.

As for the list, it looks to me like it's a pretty standard one. I don't have much to say about it. I almost wish that they would have included When Dream and Day Unite and put it in the top three. At least it would have been more interesting

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 23, 2016, 01:12:01 PM »

Below is my ranking. FII in the 5th spot. Also, the fact that prog report didn't include WDADU automatically makes it a garbage list. Is everyone suppose to think that WDADU is DT's worst album so just don't bother to include?

1. SDOIT
2. I&W
3. SFAM
4. Awake
5. FII
6. ToT
7. ADTOE
8. 8VM
9. SC
10. BC&SL
11. WDADU
12. DT12
13. TA

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #31 on:** June 23, 2016, 01:27:53 PM »

Quote from: RoeDent on June 23, 2016, 08:09:23 AM

Yes. You have a problem with that?

My, aren't we a bit cranky?

Dream Team · « **Reply #32 on:** June 23, 2016, 02:00:42 PM »

Quote from: Prog Snob on June 23, 2016, 10:21:02 AM

Quote from: Elite on June 23, 2016, 07:12:30 AM
FII is top 5 DT album

Concur. Still my least favorite despite the ToT - BCSL run.

red barchetta · « **Reply #33 on:** June 23, 2016, 10:13:43 PM »

Quote from: Elite on June 23, 2016, 08:44:42 AM

Quote from: RoeDent on June 23, 2016, 08:09:23 AM
Yes. You have a problem with that?

Of course I don't, but it surprises me. I've never heard anyone say that's their favourite.

ADTOE is a top 5 easily and technicaly their highest degree of difficulty musical performance among the 4 last album.

fischermasamune · « **Reply #34 on:** June 23, 2016, 10:25:04 PM »

If they had only moved TA to somewhere in the top 3, and had FII a bit higher, it would be very close to my preferences.

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Author Topic: Prog Report Ranking – Dream Theater Albums (Read 3055 times)