Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory
by Dream Theater
- Type: Album
- Released: 1 January 1999
- Label: Elektra
- Country: United States
- Length: 1:17:06
- Community rating: 4.33/5 from 32 ratings
Artists on this release: James LaBrie, Jordan Rudess, John Myung, Mike Portnoy
Album Notes & Community Reviews
'Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory' is a progressive metal concept album built upon a cinematic narrative exploring past-life regression, infidelity, and a murder mystery. The album functions as a full-length sequel to the 1992 song "Metropolis—Part I" and is distinguished by its intricate musicianship, the introduction of keyboardist Jordan Rudess, and the use of recurring musical and lyrical motifs to unify its story. [1, 3, 7]
Genres
Descriptors: complex, melodic, technical, conceptual, theatrical
Tracklist
- Scene One: Regression (02:06)
- Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 (03:37)
- Scene Two: II. Strange DĂ©jĂ Vu (05:12)
- Scene Three: I. Through My Words (01:02)
- Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy (06:49)
- Scene Four: Beyond This Life (11:22)
- Scene Five: Through Her Eyes (05:29)
- Scene Six: Home (12:53)
- Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity (06:13)
- Scene Seven: II. One Last Time (03:46)
- Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On (06:38)
- Scene Nine: Finally Free (11:59)
Credits
- Lili Picou - art direction
- Dave McKean - artwork [cover illustration]
- John Myung - bass
- Terry Brown - co-producer [vocals]
- Lili Picou - design
- Mike Portnoy - drums, percussion, vocals
- Brian Quackenbush - engineer
- Doug Oberkircher - engineer
- Michael Bates - engineer
- John Petrucci - guitar, vocals
- Jordan Rudess - keyboards
- George Marino - mastered by
- David Bottrill - mixed by
- Kevin Shirley - mixed by
- Rory Romano - mixed by
- R. Andrew Lepley - photography by [house]
- Ken Schles - photography by [still life]
- John Petrucci - producer
- Mike Portnoy - producer
- James LaBrie - vocals