James Labrie at his best!
4
By ripar001
I really like this album. while the sound quality may not be as good as Score or Live at Budokan, I think it does sound better than Chaos In Motion and Once In a LIVEtime. Also, I believe James Labrie's live vocals really shine here more than in any of their many other live albums. I recommend this for all DT fans. Although starters, I would suggest their studio albums, or their Greatest Hits album before this. The song selection may be short compared to their other live albums, but for the price, I think what you get here is excellent. Recommended!
Interesting
4
By icepeter96
Interesting early live DT. Bombay Vindaloo, with it's eastern-influenced build up, is the highlight for me.
Another hand for Another Hand/The Killing Hand!
5
By Music Phanactical
Believe it or not this actually sounds better quality than the studio recorded version, particuarly because of the epic overture piece "Another Hand" which was never recorded, and the fact that LaBrie is on vocals. The studio recorded version still had Charlie Dominici on vocals, who I found to be a much weaker vocalist. It's also Dream Theater's first Multi-Movement epic, and it's arguably one of their best. There's a few other gems on here as well, such as A Fortune in Lies (which also previously had Dominici on vocals), and Bombay Vindaloo, a never recorded jam session.
Las Primeras obras
5
By heavy2803
Nada como escuchar Pull my Under en vivo
come on
5
By blasphamie
I first heard dream theater in 1986 when i was 16 .... on some radio show i cannot rember the name of, I was blown away.. I NEED to here that album again, the first one.. in all its analog glory. Those songs have stuck in my head for 23 years... the melodys popping up now and again ... why are they not selling it on itunes?????????
Well, for those who are looking to get their feet wet in Live DT, this is for you!
5
By Rock through teh ages
DT all by itself is really two bands. DT studio and DT live. There really is no comparison. That being said, this is a great live album (and its the first). For those of you who REALLY like live, then check out the vids. Unless iTunes pulled them, I do believe that live recordings of the Budokan show (parts of it) are now in iTunes video format (aka portable) so good job folks at iTunes. Quick suggestion. Why not just post the whole show for... like 8-11 dollars. I think even more than that is worth the money!
YEARH!
5
By Wicket02
For about 45 minutes worth of awesome music, this will definitley be your cure.
Metropolis: 5/5: Incedible as always, excellent way to start of the show, transitions very nicely.
A Fortune In Lies: 5/5: For someone who'd rather listen to a girlish screamer than a Fabio Lione wanabe, this is awesome!
Bombay Vindaloo: 6/5: FAN-FREEKIN-TASTIC! A jam session of epic proportions that you'll only find here! Truely the highest point of the show.
Surrounded: 4/5: Not bad, than again, it's not as upbeat and powerful as the rest of the songs here.
Another Hand - The Killing Hand: 5/5: Awesome, the transition is sweet, and again, with James singing, this is a keeper.
Pull Me Under: 5/5: Definitley another awesome song. Can't end a set of your first live show on record without this song. Always a crowd pleaser. THIS is a type of song you ALWAYS have to end a show on.
YES
5
By jgee2112
about frickon time! i've been waiting for this one for a while, A Fortune In Lies is a great song, especially with james singing!
I Wish I Could Give it 6/5.
5
By Rockfords Rocker
First off, I'd like to ask: What the heck, iTunes? This album came out 15 years ago, and you're just now adding it?
Now that that's out of the way, let's review the actual album, shall we? This is basically a perfect live album. All of the songs are awesome, and James LaBrie's voice is the best I've ever heard it. He's much better than the studio recordings here. Bombay Vindaloo is an interesting but great addition, as it was only played once ever, and that was.. well, here! John Petrucci and Kevin Moore pull off some awesome solos, although Petrucci's tone is a little too thin.
Only one complaint stands out. It's too short! The Japanese version has Another Day on it, but that's only 4 minutes longer! Why did they cut out so many songs? Who knows.
However, what is here is just awesome. I can't describe it any better, you just have to listen to it. Don't pick out single songs, buy the whole thing. If you pick out single songs, you won't get Another Hand/The Killing Hand, which is arguably the most well-performed song on here.
If you're even slightly a fan of DT, buy it. You won't regret it.
