Dream Theater

Live At Budokan (WSM/Atlantic)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Level: all, $24.99

This two-DVD set features a recent concert at the famous Japanese hall, plus highlights of several other DT 2004 Japan dates in a well-produced documentary. The veteran road dogs offer up a realistic look at life on tour as they lick their wounds and continue to set a standard of technically proficient excellence. Disc One features the entire Budokan show. Disc Two contains bonus material including Mike Portnoy’s drum solo and a multi-angle look at each player performing the intense ‘Instrumedley’ piece.

—Mike Haid