Wheel of Prog - DreamTheater Albums Tier List

Roie, Geoff, Kyle, and Daniel rank the Dream Theater studio albums in this episode of Wheel of Prog.
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[@ricardomartins3791]

Train of Thought in C was a crime 😢, even going to B, to me it will always be a S tier album

[@Segagens]

First I thought you were talking about the tuning in C

[@ni_n__ho.oh__n_in]

Well, as much as I enjoy Train of Thought, it sounds to me like a successor to Metallica's Black album - only it is better.

[@AngryCalvin]

I always think of it as Progtallica. It's a great love letter to Metallica and I can't imagine it being possibly better than it already is.

[@blackmamba5659]

Train of Thought is fantastic, so melodic and heavy! I'm not a big fan of the more prog bits of it but still a straight A tier album, definitly better than Octavarium.

[@jeffc1753]

ToT is a masterpiece. Geoff is a curmudgeonly nerd. Anyone who craps on this album can kiss my ass.

[@pedroolmo]

It's surprising that Kevin Moore was not mentioned as the main reason for IaW and Awake having a unique atmosphere that is not found in the following albums. It is quite obvious if you listen to his work post DT with Chroma Key, Fates Warning and OSI.

[@eptagramma]

the "Kevin Moore factor" is so important

[@deaf2demands706]

Exactly

[@michaelespinosa9168]

Awake = Dream Theater's finest hour, their absolute Zenith and one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@malawigw]

My fav albums are Permanent Waves, Powerslave and Awake \m/

[@tweevers2]

Awake has been my favorite since the mid 90's

[@llw4451]

Abso-fucking-lutely🎉

[@thr3LoadR]

Agreed. Voices is my favorite song of all time, by any band. The only song that I don't like is Innocence Faded....aside from that, this one hits me hard from beginning to end.

[@albertoalfak]

james voice here is almost unbearable sometimes

[@retorique]

Happy to see Falling Into Infinity in that tier. It was so ahead of the technical prog sensibilites at that time that even the band wasn't prepared for it. Luckily people have learned that there's space for pop elements in prog, which in a pre-Steven Wilson world seemed unthinkable. It's one of their best-aged albums for that very reason.

[@SuperMrThom]

S: Octavarium and Scenes from a Memory A: Black Clouds, Systematic Chaos, Images and Words

[@RiffisKing]

Putting systematic chaos that low is a crime imo. To me it's a top 5 album! And what a great tour that was, I think they were on top of their game during that time.

[@albertoalfak]

no, it's a huge mess overall

[@Zzannez]

Could not handle the... systematic chaos 😎@@albertoalfak

[@ProgSnob14]

It's a 7 or 8

[@user-ih5jr8rt5q]

ohmy Systematic Chaos is great I didn't like it for about 8 years, and then it clicked

[@IHateNicolasCage]

Systematic Chaos is the most forgettable album they’ve produced. It’s like seeing a movie, and then when the credits roll you already forgot what happened.

[@fluntimes]

Scarred has to be DT's greatest song and it is among so many greats on that album. No way Awake is a C tier.

[@marckossilva7339]

Awake is a S tier album. Dark, melodic and a certain atmospheric charm.

[@AngryCalvin]

Scarred is one of my favorites also. One of James Labries best vocal performance and some of the most catchy instrumental work.

[@pablomontesinos6852]

I really hated that Geoff dude. He only likes ballads and some instrumental tracks, but what a joke to invite someone that doesn't like heavy stuff and just whinning about it whenever he could. I mean, putting Awake on C tear? Really?! And he wanted to put Astonishing on A tear? What a clown! 🤡

[@DonCarnage42]

​@@pablomontesinos6852 Exactly. Why not have dream theater fans to rank the albums? Ridiculous 😮‍💨

[@user-ih5jr8rt5q]

omfg all these comments showing me I don't want to watch this

[@arnaudb.7669]

Great show. Looking forward to next episodes!

[@CompleteProducer84]

ALWAYS here for the DT content! Thank you!

[@them2002]

Oh man... When Dream & Day Unite at the bottom breaks my heart. It's such a creative album.and the songs are so good.

[@xeyon]

Dramatic turn is s tier for me. I heard it for the first time a couple years ago and I love the riffs and solos so much.

[@BrandonGSVG]

Completely agree. Drum sound aside, it’s everything a Dream Theater album should be.

[@barrett8637]

Breaking All Illusions is sooooo strong and feels very Portnoyesque in it's composition.

[@spudfella4937]

Best mangini album. That and the self titled album.

[@albertoalfak]

nah, it's full of pointless shredding, and it contains some of the worst songs they ever put out

[@user-to6do4fz6u]

@@albertoalfakworst up to that time. The worst was yet to follow.

[@marcelpineda1700]

Excellent episode!! I hope next one is Rush

[@CharlesSoulzOfficial]

Great episode! Scenes and Images always at the top :)

[@robertpannullo5687]

Another great episode .. this is such a good idea , it’s sparks an interesting discussion!

[@dancasey8172]

Props to anyone and everyone who put "Awake" at S-tier, and extra props to Kyle Fagala who I don't believe spoke a single word of untruth during this hour-long installment.

[@KyleFagala]

Oh man. I can't say that I didn't speak a single word of untruth in this podcast, BUT I appreciate the kind words very much!! And, yes - Awake is an S-tier album for me. No doubt about it.

[@MrGnb123]

Found Kyle’s burner account

[@Marlowe10100]

Awake is their best album, after octavarium I really don't care anymore.@@KyleFagala

[@thr3LoadR]

I agree completely! This has been my first Prog Report video (and I immediately subscribed), and I was nodding my head at Kyle throughout the entire thing.

[@shagginwagon8447]

Totally agree. @KyleFagala is the voice of the people!

[@yarbgreat1]

ADTOE was my first DT album, so I'm biased, but I love the sound production of that album. I like the way the drums sound. That album has more of an Octovacrium feel to me. I love the piano section of On The Backs of Angles. Lost Not Forgotten has one of Petrucci's best solos.

This list is legit. Well done guys!

[@bengates1301]

IMO: From worst to best D - The Astonishing, When Dream And Day Unite, A View From The Top Of The World C - Dream Theater, A Dramatic Turn Of Events, Distance Over Time B - Systematic Chaos, Falling Into Infinity, Octavarium A - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence, Black Clouds And Silver Linings, Train Of Thought S - Images And Words, Scenes From A Memory, Awake

[@mateusfragallo4049]

Great job guys! Six Degrees (the song) is a MONSTER of a song. I agree that the overture might be a little too long, but that is because we probably already know the songs. However, if it is the very first time you listen to it, it probably justify its length imo. I'd be great to see a The Dear Hunter episode 😉

[@MetalheadNation]

Hahaha glad I’m not the only one who hears a lot of Holdsworth in that Trial of Tears solo, maybe my favorite Petrucci solo ever

[@AnthonyStudio]

Started screaming at my monitor halfway through until Awake was moved to S tier where it belongs 🙂. Why no A Change of Seasons!? Thanks guys, this was a fun one! Subscribed.

[@halestormtv]

Change of Seasons is not an official studio album, it's an EP that was chock full of covers. Minus the title track, it's essentially a cover album. It's not terrible by any means, but I understand why they decided not to include it.

[@andylewin3029]

Awake as a C tier is criminal. It is one of their best albums. A tier if not S tier.

[@WillsRushpage]

That was a good show. Some interesting viewpoints on the DT catalog. Are you guys going to do this with RUSH LPs?

[@blackmamba5659]

The best thing about Dream Theater is that for some people an album is S tier and for others it's D tier.

[@soocool78]

Man, my tastes in music has changed so much over the years. I stopped listening to DT after constant disappointment since Black Clouds. I agreed so much with Portnoy that they needed a break to get a fresh take. Everything since has been so stale, with only a few good highlights. Then every once in a while I'll throw on older DT, and just remember why i fell in love with this type of music. Their other stuff had so much more heart and creativity. If someone can point me to a song that has good melodies, creative vocals or ANYTHING other than playing instruments fast, please let me know.

[@jeremiahnations8808]

At Witt's End-Distance over Time

[@ThePhilTorretto]

100% agree. I’ve felt that everything since Systematic Chaos is “paint by numbers” stale. I saw DT on the View from the Top of the World tour and literally almost fell asleep. Just boring.

[@them2002]

I wholeheartedly agree. I didn't realize it at the time, but yes, I feel Portnoy was spot on. I saw them a few years ago and it was so boring. I'm hoping the return of Portnoy reinvigorate. Although I feel like they should take some time to write the new album.

[@tarkus1056]

It depends on what side of the band you like more but.. Breaking All Illusions, Bridges In The Sky, Illumination Theory, At Wit's End, Barstool Warrior, A View From The Top of the World, Transcending Time. I think those are my favorites from that era.

[@lappado]

Great list! Just one note on the artwork for FII: It was created by Storm Thorgerson, not Hugh Syme. Syme started doing work for DT from Octavarium and onwards. Thorgerson is famed for his work with Pink Floyd among others.

[@BenKFBR392]

The riff in Rite of Passage for the solo section, and the riff in Shattered Fortress just before and during the keyboard solo, that develops from riffs in both Glass Prison and Dying Soul, are two of my favorite DT riffs.

[@davidrizzo3629]

An impossible list to make!!! Nice job compromising. I love that you all have different opinions on each album.

[@psychofunksoldier02]

The problem with 6 Degrees IMO is that the title track sounds way better live on the Score DVD with the real orchestra vs the fake sounds on the studio album.

[@KyleFagala]

I definitely agree with you there.

[@user-to6do4fz6u]

The problem is that 6 Degrees didn’t bring anything new to the table.

[@KyleFagala]

@@user-to6do4fz6u Honestly, at the time, I felt that way - particularly with the epic. It felt like ideas that had been better executed on previous albums. The standalone song disc, on the other hand, featured some new and unique moments I think.

[@robertoiorio390]

Scenes from a memory is the best album of time. S tier: six degrees, awake, train of thought, change of season, i&w.

[@jerichostevens2711]

I think that's the only album I've heard from them.. Use to listen to it over and over again as teenager...

[@leightnite3056]

"Train of Thought"...S tier man! I'm biased tho, love their metal stuff, and saw em on, and met John and Mike on this tour!

[@NedJeffery]

I love The Silent Man! one of my favourites on Awake.

[@fooser77]

I wish to propose a challenge to you all .. This might take some time, as some or even most / all of you have never heard of this band .. That being said, this is a proj channel, and this band is definitely .............. prog! I know at least one of you (or some) know of Opeth and it's relation to Porcupine Tree .. Speaking of PT, there are certainly elements of PT in this band as of Opeth .. The band I speak of, is Extol .. I would love to see this get played in the Wheel of Prog at some point .. This band, though on possible permanent hiatus, deserves so much more attention and exposure .. Ask the likes of Alex Rudinger, Bill Champlin, and Jay Graydon ..

[@ericashley576]

The reason the first two records have a different feel is the lack of Kevin Moore. His overall feel is captivating once you focus on it.

[@KyleFagala]

Agreed!!

[@alvarovasquez998]

My list: 1.- Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence 2.- Awake 3.- Black Clouds & Silver Linings 4.- Metropolis, Pt.2: Scenes from a Memory 5.- Images & Words 6.- Systematic Chaos 7.- A Dramatic Turn of Events 8.- Train of Thought 9.- Octavarium 10.- Falling into Infinity 11.- When Dream and Day Unite 12.- Dream Theater 13.- A View from the Top of the World 14.- Diatance Over Time 15.- The Astonishing

[@Aenigmakil]

I agree with your top five. Just in a different order for me. But those five are definitely top.

[@GaudyGabriev]

Images and Words, Scenes, Awake, Six Degrees. I don't know how there's even a question about those being their 4 best albums.

[@Aenigmakil]

Easily top four. Just my order puts Awake top. And Black Clouds is fifth.

[@henrywalton5967]

i find myself going back to DoT a lot

[@TheSateef]

i'd add the self titled alum and take away Awake

[@Hegge2005]

Octavarium is up there for me!

[@Zacharilius]

Atta boy, Geoff.

[@fmainier]

Train of Thought is hands down tear S and Endless Sacrifice top 3 songs from them

[@TheRealJoeNathan]

I didn't realize how much I liked Endless Sacrifice until I saw it live. Jordan even brought out his keytar which was awesome. It's in my top 20 for sure, maybe even top 10.

[@jeffc1753]

Yep, ToT is a masterpiece. Geoff = NERD.

[@B00STICLES]

Train of thought is the goat wtf they on

[@fmainier]

I say more, endless sacrifice is in my top20 songs of all time

[@Bolteus]

Daniel puts Systematic Chaos in C then goes on to say he loves basically every song.

[@GabeSegura801]

he says he loves everything. I dont know how many times he says "its one of my favorite songs". I dont think if it was his list he wouldnt put anything in the C & D teir.. lol

[@janb4406]

Really like this concept. Good work putting it together. I just would like to know who these people rating the albums are. Who's the person I agree with and who's the one I don't agree with. They are only mentioned by first name both in the video and in the description. I just discovered this channel. So for others like me who are not familiar with people assosiated with this channel it should not be neccesary to google it or watch all other content to puzzle it together. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@capeda9942]

"I could put it in D and move The Astonishing up to S..." "NOOOOO" lmao

[@solarwinds5114]

For me, S: Octavarium, Images and Words, Scenes from a Memory A: Train of Thought, Six Degrees, Black Clouds, Dramatic Turn, Systematic Chaos B: Distance Over Time, A View From The Top of the World, Self Titled C: Falling Into Infinity, Astonishing D: When Dream and Day Unite

[@markprice9579]

This is spot on. Exactly how I’d do it.

[@mposh]

where's Awake?

[@solarwinds5114]

@@mposh B tier

[@ThePhilTorretto]

Train of Thought being in C tier is a crime against humanity. It’s my favorite by far and not coincidentally their most Metal album. I describe it as what happens when DT turn DOWN the prog and turns UP the metal…and that’s just fine by me. Disclaimer: I have complicated relationship with prog. I come to prog Metal via 80’s Iron Maiden, Fates Warning and most importantly Queensrÿche. So I’ve always struggle with the Proggy side of of prog Metal. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤘🏼

[@keithshapland903]

I bought all the albums from When Dream and Day unite came out on vinyl..then moved forward...And so my ranking is as they came and I digested them. Awake is in 'S' every time...'Voices' is epic!

[@markhaessler4395]

S - Scenes From a Memory pt2, Train of Thought, 6 Degrees A - Images and Words, Awake, Systematic Chaos B - Octavarium, Black Clouds, Dramatic Turn of Events C - Falling into infinity, View from the top, Dream Theater, D - Distance over Time, When Dream and Day, Astonishing

[@cilibrasi1040]

I agree with this list 100%!! I listen to Scenes, 6 degrees and Train straight through all the time.

[@dafaz4685]

Guys love this type of content, please do Devin Townsend and all of his groups, band project and SYL

[@malawigw]

video will be 18 hours long

[@tombiby5892]

He doesn’t have more than yes or rush.

[@acc3209]

Images and Words on top, then whatever you want

[@PO2KickAss]

Ok, after watching this, the only album I wanna put on is Awake, not to confirm what theyre saying, I just love that album ALOT

[@DrAkuIa1]

I would love to see a Shadow Gallery, Ayreon or Pain of Salvation tier list.

[@TheRealJoeNathan]

S: Images & Words, Black Clouds & Silver Linings, Awake A: Train of Thought, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, Scenes From a Memory B: A Dramatic Turn of Events, Octavarium, A View From the Top of the World C: Falling Into Infinity, Systematic Chaos, The Astonishing D: Dream Theater, Distance Over Time, When Dream and Day Unite

[@mikaelsnare]

They've been my favorite band since I bought Awake after reading a review in the local newspaper. I had played drums for a few years, and THAT drum intro hit me 💪 IMO they made four perfect records in a row: SFAM, 6DOIT, TOT, 8, but have been kind of uneven after that. Many great songs though, on every record.

[@sonormatt]

Would love to see a Rush wheel next!

[@thefigure13]

Black Clouds is an S teir album for me. I love how that album sounds and it’s been my biggest inspiration for my own drum sound

[@creatinovic]

mine too. only weak link there is Wither for me

[@enricopallazzo2987]

Can’t believe no one liked Rite of Passage!!!?? Images is timeless and to me one of the best albums ever made and I still get called to it once a week at least. Minus pull me under cause it was commercially pushed.

[@archonio]

Great episode! As a huge fan of DT since 2007, I agree with you on my top 5. The biggest difference from my list I think, is that I'd swap Systematic Chaos with Falling Into Infinity. I'll always have a soft spot for SC since it was my first album from them that I bought after getting into their music. Other than that, our lists look identical, actually 🙂

[@jacobscully4707]

Falling Into Infinity is so underrated. Love the Derek Era and loved that Sons of Apollo played a few live. Also Astonishing is a great album with some of James' best performances. I will die on this hill.

[@user-bw9ys7mi4s]

When dream and day unite is an S album. A fortune in lies...ytse jam ....the killing hand...afterlife...only a matter of time ...light fuse and get away....simply incredible

[@jjkeyboards]

This guy gets it 🤌🤌🤌

[@BigDVulturous]

Lol the first time I got a chance to see DT live was with the Astonishing tour. I actually really enjoy it, enough to have gotten a signed vinyl at the show I went to 😂

[@NotesReviews]

Dan had a chance to make this the correct layout if he had put SC in A and move FII down to C. That would be the correct order IMP

[@KyleFagala]

Systematic Chaos in A tier? That's almost as crazy as me putting FII in A! haha.

[@ColossusBall]

I've tried a couple times to make it through this video, but I just keep stopping it to listen to an album.

[@GabeSegura801]

"the count of tuscany is my favorite DT song" but also says he cant get into Systematic chaos because "the vampire and all that I dont dig that stuff" 🧐

[@HawksNHabsPC]

My List S - Scenes, Images, Six Degrees A - Awake, Black Clouds, Train of Thought B - Octavarium, Astonishing, Dramatic Turn C - Distance, Infinity, Dream and Day D - Systematic, Self Titled, View Overall you guys had a great list!

[@CompleteProducer84]

Nice list! It is so refreshing to see someone rank The Astonishing in anything but D. I would also have it in B. And if they could have trimmed the fat and did some final editing, it could very well be one of my top 5 favs.

[@MrGnb123]

@@CompleteProducer84Yes!

[@Aenigmakil]

​@@MrGnb123dear God, no 😢😅

[@paveltorres4275]

More!!

[@Starrz88]

Thank you for representing Falling Into Infinity. I've loved that album forever. In my personal opinion I would have top 3 albums being Awake, I&W, and 6 Degrees. Love SFAM, but that's just how it works out.

[@KyleFagala]

I'm glad to discover that not EVERYONE thinks I'm a pariah for enjoying Falling Into Infinity! ha

[@wjadragon6782]

Wow, no love for the new stuff, I could not put any under a B.

[@tute8234]

Black Clouds is one that I hear the most.

[@jeffscalise5927]

Random comment: anyone remember the last DT/MP release (Raw Dog)? Cool song!

[@AngryCalvin]

The Astonishing is one of my favorites albums by any band. Dream Theater is my favorite band. I have every album of course and I don't understand why this album gets so much hate. Yeah it's very different for a Dream Theater album. It doesn't have a lot of metal in it. Yes it's probably a bit longer than it should be. But it's one of the most beautiful albums I have ever heard in my entire life. I would have to put it in S tier with Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and Metropolis Part 2: Scenes from a Memory. It's a very mature and different direction for my favorite band and I think it pretty much blows away any Ayreon album as much as I really like Ayreon.

[@svenjohanviktor]

Falling Into Infinity in fourth place sure is a hot take! Not sure if I agree with all of your opinions, but an interesting listen for sure.

[@richardwoodhouse8404]

Thanks for doing DT, been a fan since 92 and they are my favourite band, my favourite album is A VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE WORLD, for me there is no other band that comes close to the amount of QUALITY songs they have produced ❤❤❤

[@scottslaten6664]

And the fact that they're still putting out relevant material this far into their career is a testament to how incredible they are!

[@AlperenAlkanTubul]

They are all S in our hearts. 😎

[@sjolson68]

The S and A tiers are right out of my preference. A Change of Seasons is also S tier, for me, and shoutout to Kyle for mentioning it.

[@michalpachla2212]

Great! Can you do Riverside?

[@progreport]

You never know ;)

[@KBH27]

Still my favorite band since 1992

[@WWROABM]

Thing with The Astonishing is it takes a really sophisticated perspective to understand and appreciated. I love this record because it is 2 hours. It is A or B level because it challenges the listener. 100% in the Geoff camp here. I read the DVD didn’t get done because they just forgot to arrange it all, and in the end it was super expensive, for them.

[@joeyfrevola5106]

Fun times, for me its: S Scenes from a memory, Six Degrees, The Astonishing A Dramatic Turn, Images and Words, Systematic Chaos B Octavarium, Train of Thought, Black Clouds C Falling into Infinity, Awake, Dream Theater D View From Top, Distance over Time, WDaDU

[@TheProgCorner]

I LOVE THE WHEEL!!!

[@MrGnb123]

And the Wheel loves you back Scott

[@Neo-Midgar]

Wow, I don't agree with Geoff on *_anything_* 😂

[@blackbird351]

S Tier: Scenes From A Memory, Six Degrees, Images & Words A Tier: Black Clouds, Awake, A Dramatic Turn of Events, Distance Over Time B Tier: Octavarium, Train of Thought, Systematic Chaos, A View From the Top of the World C Tier: Falling Into infinity, Dream Theater, The Astonishing D Tier: When Dream And Day Unite

[@daveycretin664]

Dudes! When WDADU came out, l was working at a record store on Long Island, New York. A coworker of mine knew MP and was good friends with him. The WHOLE band came down to the store to sign the display that she had made in the store. I remember the five cats arriving, all dressed in all black. They probably signed something for me, maybe my CD or a poster. So, since l was there from (basically) the get go, l have a particular fondness for their debut record. I also saw the late, great Charlie Dominici play a full show live with the boys as well. Living in NY, I’ve seen a lot of classic DT shows and special events. I was at the infamous Steve Stone show at Sundance, the acoustic trio show at Mulcahy’s Pub in Wantagh, the Score show at Radio City Music Hall, etc. l plan on doing a show on this on my tiny, little, small potatoes 🥔 channel in the near future. I’ll leave you with the fact that MP sent me an advance cassette of I&W, months before it officially came out. That’s because he knew how much l loved the debut release, especially “Only a Matter of Time.” Somewhere in my rather voluminous collection, l still have that audio cassette tape. Time to watch your tier ranking of my fave all time act, YES! Keep up the funky, fresh work. Cheers from The Big Apple. 🍏 Rock Out & Prog On… … in each and every lexicon! Your pal and mine, ~ The Dreaded, Shredded and Unleaded Davey Cretin from CRETIN CLASSICS.

[@andrewsullivan3180]

The Astonishing was definetly made to be seen live. It was amazing in that setting with the visuals and it being a bit heavier. It is hard to listen to just the album though. I would have view a bit higher and FII a bit lower because of the few really bad teacks, but all in all this is pretty close to mine

[@graysongould6239]

I think that when you bump an album without using the wildcard, you should only be able to move it up or down 1 tier, this way it would take multiple votes to drastically shift the order.

[@matthewzang6688]

A Dramatic Turn of Events is so underrated it’s ridiculous. Such a great blend of classic prog, groovy riffs, and organic songwriting. It would be at least A tier for me, personally.

[@daveys4863]

Distance Over Time in D tier is just about the craziest damn thing I've ever heard of in my entire life.

[@Ignazyoh]

Train of thought was a very heavy album that really molded the next 10 years of guitar shred. It literally educated the most proficient shreders that went to do from prog to even metalcore. Its really a prog album? Of course not. But the influence of this album is undeniable

[@yarbgreat1]

Love the second half of Falling into Infinity, not so much the first.

[@jasonjames6383]

S: Train of Thought, Images and Words, Scenes from a Memory A: Six Degrees, Awake, Octavarium B: Falling Into Infinity, Black Clouds, Dramatic Turn C: Systematic Chaos, Distance Over Time, Self Titled D: When Dream and Day Unite, Astonishing, A View From The Top of the World

[@MegaModulator]

1. Train of Thought (2003) 2. Awake (1994) 3. Images and Words (1992) 4. Black Clouds & Silver Linings (2009) 5. Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory (1999) 6. A View From the Top of the World (2021) 7. Falling Into Infinity (1997) 8. Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002) 9. A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011) 10. Systematic Chaos (2007) 11. Octavarium (2005) 12. Dream Theater (2013) 13. Distance Over Time (2019) 14. When Dream and Day Unite (1989) 15. The Astonishing (2016)

[@knguros9415]

Falling into infinity A tier… someone give Kyle a cup coffee and a chill pill 😅

[@Aenigmakil]

That was D tier until The Unastonishing came out 😅

[@ackerber1]

If you consider ACOS as part of Falling into Infinity (since same era), I'm good with A tier

[@KyleFagala]

You know. I've been pleasantly surprised to see how many people agree with me. 🤷‍♂

[@KyleFagala]

Also. I already drink coffee AND take a chill pill every day. ha.

[@knguros9415]

@@KyleFagala well it’s a good album, it definitely has some gems, but A tier, it’s hard for me to figure it out with all due respect.

[@eyvahehyeh8927]

Been looking for an excuse to make one of these, so now I'm making one, and making one. :) Your format (ordered within tiers): S Metropolis Pt.2: Scenes From A Memory (1999) Images and Words (1992) Awake (1994) A Octavarium (2005) When Dream and Day Unite (1989) Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002) B Train of Thought (2003) A Dramatic Turn Of Events (2011) Falling Into Infinity (1997) C Black Clouds & Silver Linings (2009) Dream Theater (2013) Systematic Chaos (2007) D The Astonishing (2016) Distance Over Time (2019) A View from the Top of the World (2021) My usual format (not ordered within tiers): S+ Metropolis Pt.2: Scenes From A Memory (1999) S Awake (1994) Images and Words (1992) A+ Octavarium (2005) Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002) Train of Thought (2003) When Dream and Day Unite (1989) A A Dramatic Turn Of Events (2011) Falling Into Infinity (1997) B+ Black Clouds & Silver Linings (2009) Dream Theater (2013) B Systematic Chaos (2007) The Astonishing (2016) C-F/Meh A View from the Top of the World (2021) Distance Over Time (2019)

[@resoundingsource6595]

I’d do.. S: scenes, six degrees, I&W A: falling, Awake, TOT B: debut, black clouds, octavarium C: self titled D: etc

[@Aenigmakil]

S: Awake A: Images and Words, Scenes From A Memory, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, Train of Thought, Black Clouds B: When Dream & Day Unite, Octavarium, Systematic Chaos, A Dramatic Turn of Events C: Falling Into Infinity, Dream Theater, Distance Over Time, A View from the Top of the World D: The Astonishing

[@ModernDayWarrior2112]

If you do Rush, I need to be on the show. Not trying to be arrogant, but it’s the truth 😂

[@progreport]

😂

[@stephenjoyce7061]

My list S: Scenes From A Memory, Images and Words, Octavarium A: Awake, Systematic Chaos, Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence B: Train of Thought, Falling Into Infinity, Black Clouds & Silver Linings C: The Astonishing, When Dream and Day Unite, Distance Over Time D: A Dramatic Turn of Events, Dream Theater, A View From The Top

[@dylanhewitt2616]

S: Metropolis Pt 2, Awake, Images & Words A: Black Clouds, Dramatic Turn Of Events, Train Of Thought B: Six Degrees, Octavarium, Systematic Chaos C: Falling Into Infinity, Distance Over Time, View From... D: The Astonishing, Self Titled, When Dream And Day Unite

[@vince8081]

Dudes... you forgot my fav ever track from them, a change of season. I think it's their masterpiece and most epic piece. Otherwise it's a well done tier list, totally agree with it.

[@evilasiobjr]

Funny to see that SDoIT isn't A tier for some of you, which makes me think other fans have the same opinion, but it's up there for me, top 3 easily! And I also love ADToE, not their worst drum sound at all, better sound and song writing than the self-titled and BCSL for example imo. Great show, guys! Keep up the good work

[@KBH27]

Pretty sure Hugh Syme did not do Falling Into Infinity. Someone who had done art for Floyd

[@MaggotSkulls]

Great tier. My only changes would be moving Distance Over Time to B, Black Clouds & Silver Linings to C and Dream Theater to D. Cheers!

[@vallaindigital]

Commenting on the "covers disk"... It's hit or miss for me, but I have to say that the best ones I have heard so far is the one with A.A. Lucassen's Lost In The New real. I just LOVE his version of Welcome to the Machine. Check it out!