The Americans of 'Dream Theater' also chose this troubled liveless period to reissue the 'Ytsejam Records' catalog which was the label used to publish official bootlegs of live recordings. After 'Distant Memories - Live In London' in 2020, they are offering us this time 'Lost Not Forgotten: Images & Words - Live In Japan 2017' recorded in the mythical 'Budokan' which has seen a lot of big groups parade since the 70s (for the most old man, let's remember a certain 'At Budokan' of 'Cheap Trick' where the crazy atmosphere made us discover a crazy Japanese audience). Even if the duration is quite short (a little over an hour), this live highlights the entire 1992 album 'Images and Words' with this concert atmosphere which makes us share these unique moments of communion with the public and a remarkable sound recording. In short, a nice gift for all fans of 'Dream Theater' and for others, a good way to listen to this group which has become essential in the world of progressive metal, even if the album played in Japan is part of the period which, for my part, mixes progressive rock and metal. Note that at the time of writing this review, a second concert is already available on spotify with the live 'Lost not forgotten archives: A dramatic tour of events – Select board mixes' recorded during the 'A dramatic tour of events' tour in 2011 and 2012 and this album offers two hours of public recording... | |
