A Change of Seasons

by Dream Theater

A Change of Seasons cover art
  • Type: EP
  • Released: 15 September 1995
  • Label: EastWest
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 23:49
  • Community rating: 3.99/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: John Myung, David Prater, James LaBrie, John Petrucci, Derek Sherinian

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Anchored by a colossal, 23-minute title track, this release highlights a composition originally drafted during the band's earliest era but completely reworked for this recording. The remainder of the project consists of live cover medleys performed at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, showcasing their reverence for acts like Elton John, Deep Purple, and Genesis. It marks the first studio appearance of keyboardist Derek Sherinian.

Genres

Descriptors: technical, uncommon-time-signatures, melodic, suite, progressive, alienation

Tracklist

  1. Funeral For A Friend • Love Lies Bleeding (10:48)
  2. Perfect Strangers (5:33)
  3. The Rover • Achilles Last Stand • The Song Remains The Same (7:28)

Credits

  • Dave Rosenthal - programmed by [additional keyboard programming]
  • Bernie Taupin - written-by
  • Elton John - written-by
  • Ian Gillan - written-by
  • Ritchie Blackmore - written-by
  • Roger Glover - written-by
  • Jimmy Page - written-by
  • Robert Plant - written-by

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