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List Price: $47.98 | | Label: Roadrunner Japan/Zoom
Salesrank: 811936
Released: June 23, 2009 |
| Our Price: $30.88 |
| Used Price: $34.06 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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Black Clouds & Silver Linings Track Listing:
1. Nightmare to Remember
2. Rite of Passage
3. Wither
4. Shattered Fortress
5. Best of Times
6. Count of Tuscany
Editorial Review:
Black Clouds & Silver Linings marks another milestone on Dream Theater's iconoclastic career - their 10th milestone to be precise! - which began two and a half decades ago and has established the durable progressive metal outfit as a one-of-a-kind creative force with a fiercely devoted international fan base.
Black Clouds & Silver Linings Reviews:
Definitely there is a silver lining 
2009-12-10 - I recently saw Dream Theater live in Melbourne Australia. They are without a doubt the best band I have ever seen live. After the set I had a greater appreciation of Black Clouds and Silver Linings. They opened the concert with A Nightmare to Remember which has to be one of the best opening songs then they closed with The Count of Tuscany. While these were definite highlights of the live gig, songs such as Wither, The Best of Times and A Rite to Passage are equally as good on this album. Each band member is near the peak of talent for their respective instrument and are each fantastic to listen to.
This is possibly the best album they have released, which is great when so many bands that have been together for as long as Dream Theater tend to become repetitious and stale. I can't wait for future album releases, and also hope they continue to release covers of the diversity and quality of the 6 that are also on this album.
Fans should also try and get the EP version of Wither, with the demos versions of Wither (sung by John Petrucci) and The Best of Times (sung by Mike Portnoy).
Must Own CD for DREAM THEATER / Progmetal Fans !
2009-12-09 - DREAM THEATER releases another HEAVY melodic/progmetal gem ! Great playing/performances by all memmbers. NOT my Favorite DREAM THEATER CD, BUT .... There are some great MOMENTS on this Release , and if you are a Diehard DREAM THEATER fan , you will love it . If you are into DREAM THEATER , I also recommend you check out These CDS/BANDS on Amazon !!! -- KAMELOT -- NIGHTWISH -- SYMPHONY X -- RIVERSIDE -- MAGNITUDE NINE -- VANDEN PLAS
Right On !! 
2009-12-09 - I have nothing but praise for the last two albums from Dream Theater. The music has been amazing and singing is top notch. And if it weren't for a couple of slips here and there, I would have rated this a 5. To me it's all about the music and this music is so right on. And, for the most part, they don't go too far jamming endlessly which has kind of bugged me in the past. A solid 4.5 stars!
A Musician's Clinic
2009-12-03 - Member for member, there is not a more talented rock ensemble on the planet-period. This band doesn't have a weakness or bottleneck, and can play many styles of music with exceptional competence. What an amazing feeling that must be as a musician to have no limits creatively and musically. What is more impressive is that their musical prowess seems to become more interesting and complex with each addition to their catalog.
The problem I have is that, with the last couple of releases, I haven't been able to connect on an emotional/artistic level with what they have been doing. It just seems they are more about a technical demonstration of ability, and the music has become more sterile and clinical as a result. When the new compositions reach for an emotional reaction from the listener, it seems that they miss or, as some have mentioned, tend to be over-the-top and cliche. As people have noted, the lyrics on this cd seem uninspired and this may be part of the problem. However, for me, the music itself lacks inspiration as well this time out. It seems the compositions are simply a structure or background to bounce solos and intricate rhythms off of.
Despite this, I will continue to line up and be one of the first to scoop up the next cd release and the one after that. It's worth the price to hear these great musicians play together . I love this band and can only take one star off despite my criticisms. Maybe all they need is a break from the constant grind before the next studio endeavor.
Beyond Words!!
2009-10-23 - Where can I begin? I've been a Dream Theater fan ever since a friend of mine introduced me to "Images and Words." So I have had the great experience of listening to their music which is, without a doubt,beyond words. For me, "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" evoked undescribeable emotions; the same way "Images and Words" did when I first heard it. From start to finish, there is a roller coaster of feelings when listening to all the selections. I simply cannot put each song in a category of its own. There is just no way!! They grew onto a whole other level of musicianship and lyrical writing that I feel surpasses all the other albums. I was hoping that someday they would write like they did on "Images and Words." I believe that "Black Clouds..." is that album. It should really be given 10 stars. Beyond Words!!!!!
