Black Clouds & Silver Linings

by Dream Theater

Black Clouds & Silver Linings cover art

The final album to feature founding drummer Mike Portnoy, this release sees Dream Theater leaning into their darker, heavier side. It features epic-length tracks, gothic atmospheres, and virtuosic soloing. While formulaic for the band, it executes their signature style with precision.

Genres

  • Progressive Metal

Tracklist

  1. A Nightmare to Remember
  2. A Rite of Passage
  3. Wither
  4. The Shattered Fortress
  5. The Best of Times
  6. The Count of Tuscany