The Astonishing

by Dream Theater

The Astonishing cover art

The progressive metal titans present a massive, two-act dystopian rock opera clocking in at over two hours long. The conceptual narrative details a future North America ruled by a totalitarian empire where music is generated entirely by machines. Featuring sweeping orchestral arrangements and James LaBrie voicing an entire cast of distinct characters, it was an incredibly ambitious, yet highly polarizing release among fans.

Genres

  • Rock Opera
  • Progressive Rock
  • Progressive Metal

Tracklist

  1. Descent of the NOMACS
  2. Dystopian Overture
  3. The Gift of Music
  4. The Answer
  5. A Better Life
  6. Lord Nafaryus
  7. A Savior in the Square
  8. When Your Time Has Come
  9. Act of Faythe
  10. Three Days
  11. The Hovering Sojourn
  12. Brother, Can You Hear Me?
  13. A Life Left Behind
  14. Ravenskill
  15. Chosen
  16. A Tempting Offer
  17. Digital Discord
  18. The X Aspect
  19. A New Beginning
  20. The Road to Revolution
  21. 2285 Entr'acte
  22. Moment of Betrayal
  23. Heaven's Cove
  24. Begin Again
  25. The Path That Divides
  26. Machine Chatter
  27. The Walking Shadow
  28. My Last Farewell
  29. Losing Faythe
  30. Whispers on the Wind
  31. Hymn of a Thousand Voices
  32. Our New World
  33. Power Down
  34. Astonishing