"The Glass Prison" is a bit disappointing, falling flat for 90% of the song with the ending finally bringing the music up to a level worthy of Dream Theater. "Blind Faith" is much better right from the start with it's very relaxed atmosphere and beautiful keys. Much more catchy and well-written than the first track. "Misunderstood" follows on from "Blind Faith". It's not quite as good, but it's interesting enough to hold me through until it blends into "The Great Debate". One that note, "The Great Debate" isn't all that great at all, seems like it falls into the same trap that "The Glass Prison" did where most of the song sounds flat and doesn't have much feeling to it. "Disappear" is ok; not phenomenal, but good. Overall, the first disk is definitely not as refined as the second, but there are still some really good songs on it.
Okay, I've heard disc 2 all the way through a few times now. Overture is a great instrumental which does exactly what it's meant to do in classical terms. Really cool classical feel at times and blended perfectly with the prog rock aspect. Almost all of the songs on disc 2 blend seamlessly into each other. The disc is beautiful, emotional, and a musical masterpiece when played all the way through. This is probably one of the most focused discs DT has ever put out. The only issue I have with this album is the very straight-forward and uninventive lyrics.
Rating: Disk 1: 7
Rating: Disk 2: 9.5
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