Who is MVP of Six Degree of Inner Turbulence?

[LKap13]

I voted Rudess. I think it's between Rudess and Portnoy

[Evermind]

I sure hope you're not about to create the threads for all the rest of DT albums right now.

[bosk1]

Petrucci.  AMAZING riffs.  But Portnoy's drumming and Rudess' keys and composing are right up there as well.

[The Walrus]

Everyone's at the top of their game on this record but I give it to Jordan. The elements he brings and how tastefully he plays is huge.

[pg1067]

JR by a wide margin.  JLB would probably be #2.

[goo-goo]

Loved the experimental approach that Rudess used on this album.

[DTA]

Portnoy. I'd say that this is the last album in his career where he really pushed himself and didn't rely on his bag of tricks. After this his percussion usage dropped dramatically and the octobans were relegated to only starting off long fills. The Great Debate is probably his most creative drum part throughout his entire career. The whole first disc is really an amazing showcase of every aspect of his playing.

[Dublagent66]

Everyone's at the top of their game on this record but I give it to Jordan. The elements he brings and how tastefully he plays is huge.

I'm with you on this. 

[The Walrus]

Portnoy. I'd say that this is the last album in his career where he really pushed himself and didn't rely on his bag of tricks. After this his percussion usage dropped dramatically and the octobans were relegated to only starting off long fills. The Great Debate is probably his most creative drum part throughout his entire career. The whole first disc is really an amazing showcase of every aspect of his playing.

This is a really good point and I agree. MP's drumming is so creative and fun on this one.

[kaos2900]

Portnoy. I'd say that this is the last album in his career where he really pushed himself and didn't rely on his bag of tricks. After this his percussion usage dropped dramatically and the octobans were relegated to only starting off long fills. The Great Debate is probably his most creative drum part throughout his entire career. The whole first disc is really an amazing showcase of every aspect of his playing.

100% this. His fills and patterns are so unique compared to his other output.

[Northern Lion]

I chose JP because, in my view, he tried a lot of experimentation on this one that really worked, like the solo and the ending in Misunderstood, and the very heavy guitar sound and very technical solo in The Glass Prison.

[Eldomm]

Rudess for me

[CharlesPL]

JP

[mikeyd23]

MP, his best work, IMO.

[Ninjabait]

Rudess, easily. SDoIT is one of his best albums (along with ADToE, tA, and BC&SL) and that's saying something. His playing is top notch, with a good balance of technicality, supporting parts, and sweeter melodic moments. He also uses a good variety in his choices for keyboard patches, and his sound design is at its peak here.

[The Walrus]

Rudess, easily. SDoIT is one of his best albums (along with ADToE, tA, and BC&SL) and that's saying something. His playing is top notch, with a good balance of technicality, supporting parts, and sweeter melodic moments. He also uses a good variety in his choices for keyboard patches, and his sound design is at its peak here.

That dual solo in Solitary Shell with JP when he plays the piano... omggg