Number 46: "Falling into Infinity" by Dream Theater
Honestly, all of Dream Theater's albums are great. This album is great and has some purely epic songs in which I can't help, but to listen all over and over again. I read the history of this album and found out that it was an extremely tough time with their record label and Portnoy frustrated and wanting to leave. This was also Sherinian's first album and his kettle synth took me awhile to get, but now, I love it, as much as any other leads done by Moore or Rudess. Now, about the songs......
New Millennium is awesome. Myung rocks with his Chapman stick and although Labrie is SUPER hard to understand in this song, I still love it. The instrumental section in the middle kicks some solid ass.
You Not Me is another super catchy, lovable song. It has a nice chorus and I actually prefer this to You or Me. Desmond Child (may I dare say it?) has done an exceptional work with this song and I absolutely love everything about it.
Peruvian Skies is possibly one the most heartbreaking songs I've ever listened too. It is an extremely, extremely well written song that speaks to me in every level. The instrumentals is great, Petrucci is great, Labrie is godlike, hell...the whole song is of top quality.
Hollow Years is a nice ballad with an acoustic guitar. I absolutely love the Budokan version. Derek Sherinian is possibly my favorite in this song and the chorus is extremely well written. Petrucci's acoustic solo in the middle also gets to me every time.
Burning My Soul rocks on every single level. Myung's bass lick in the beginning is pure epicness followed by Sherinian's synth. Labrie sounds awesome here as he actually feels like he is one with the song. Portnoy's "Burning My Soul," echo is one of my favorite parts. Also, this song is my number three Sherinian solo in the middle. The ending and how it leads to Hell's Kitchen blows this song out of the water in more than one reason.
Hell's Kitchen is a sick, sick instrumental. The outro is what makes this song shine brighter than the song and Petrucci's solo is another reason this song gets me high ever single time I listen to it.
Lines in the Sand is a super strong epic and I love everything about this song. The guest vocals, Petrucci's insane solo, the trade between Sherinian and Portnoy, Myung's bass throughout, Labrie, the lyrics, there is so much I could point out!! This twelve minute epic is a real rocker and is one of Petrucci's most outstanding lyrics he has written.
Take Away My Pain is................AWESOME! I love Myung's bass in this song and the calm, cool atmosphere of this song makes it one of my favorite ballads in the whole history of Dream Theater. Petrucci's guitar solo is super short, but super concise, and I prefer this over the demo. The demo doesn't touch this song's superstar status.
Just Let Me Breathe is really catchy and is my most favorite unison between keyboards and guitars. I mean, wow! They play with amazing speed, but still make it flow perfectly! Pure awesome.
Anna Lee is another heartbreaking ballad and this song should shut the Sherinian critics up. Sherinian's piano gets me all the time and I actually want to cry during this song. This song's relationship between Peruvian Skies is basically like the relationship between Scarred and Learning to Live.
Trial of Tears. One of THE greatest keyboard solo's out there. I don't care much for the guitar solo, nor the lyrics, but dang, Sherinian and Myung!! Trial of Tears? Sherinian and Myung. Trial of Tears? Sherinian and Myung! Also, love the duet between Sherinian and Myung before Labrie comes in. And, the ending's: "It's raining! It's raining......also gets me everytime.
Overall, this album is really strong, that's why it made it to my top 50.