Through My Words / 1995

Originally published in Gallery Gazette · 1995

A Change of Seasons review

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“A Change Of Seasons”: This monolithic piece takes up one whole side of the tape. This is Dream Theater’s opus, a phenomenal work that is a mainstay of their live shows. I suppose they got tired of people bootlegging copies of this song, so they went into the studio to do it some justice, and to give their fans what they want. If you’ve never heard of Dream Theater and consider yourself a progressive rock aficionado then, bud, you should be flogged. These guys create arrangements that Yes and King Crimson would get envious over!

“Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding”: Awesome cover. “Perfect Strangers”: Again, awesome cover of a Deep Purple classic. “Led Zeppelin Medley”: Jimmy Page should feel honored. “Big Medley”: Any band that can squeeze Pink Floyd, Kansas, Queen, Journey, and PHIL COLLINS!! in one continuous live recording is okay in my book. For fans of Dream Theater this is a must get for their totally cool version of “A Change Of Seasons.” For those of you who are new to the band, check out the live cover side first. I’m sure you’ll be amazed.

Originally published in Gallery Gazette, 1995.

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