Let me say from the outset that the band and/or the record company have labeled this as Greatest HIT, and some other ‘cool’ tracks. There is nothing here that really says this is what could be considered as a true ‘greatest hits’ package.
What we do have is two discs jam-packed with songs from a band that has made the extremely long song into an art form. Twenty two songs, eleven to each disc. One disc labeled “The Dark Side”, suggesting heavier material, and one labeled “The Light Side” suggesting an opposite quality. That’s all fine.
Perhaps, then, you can explain to me why it is that this package doesn’t seem to have the best of Dream Theater on it? Is it because my opinion of this band’s best material is so much different from everyone else I the world? Or has the decision making process just gone a little haywire?
Where is "Caught In A Web"? Probably the second song to get me into Dream Theater. I can probably excuse the omission of "A Change Of Seasons", but I think it should have been included. What about "The Glass Prison"? C'mon guys!
To help out those of us that already have all the albums, we have a couple of remixes and a couple of radio edits. They are fine. And let's face it - most of the time I'm not going to delve into the Light Side, because that just isn't my style.
So it's a nice thought, but sometimes greatest hits packages won't suit everyone. I'd rather just pull out Awake or Scenes From A Memory or Train of Thought.
Rating: More for the person who may be just getting their Dream Theater feet wet. 3/5
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