Originally published in Guitar Player magazine · June 1989
When Dream and Day Unite review
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Dream Theater
When Dream And Day Unite (Mechanic/MCA, 42259)
It's more than metal, more than progressive. This band featuring guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung hangs some pretty heavy rhythms on a rock framework. Petrucci is quick enough to get your attention, but he also has a broad enough palette to keep it. Myung's bass work is similarly impressive: It's propulsive, and at times complex, but it's always biting. If this band continues to grow, stand back!
—TM