Artist : Dream Theater

Album : Distant Memories - Live in London

Release Date : 27-11-2020

Added : 14-01-2021

Album of the playlist 2020 : Live Albums of the second part of the year

After their studio recording 'Distance Over Time', the Americans from 'Dream Theater' toured in early 2020 just before the arrival of the coronavirus which definitely deprived us of a concert and this live 'Distant Memories - Live in London' was recorded on February 21 and 22, 2020 at the Hammersmith Apollo from London. The fans are used to these long concerts and this one is no exception to the rule and is divided into two parts, with first of all titles which highlight the last album and then, a full cover of 'Metropolis Pt2 : Scenes From A Memory' for the 20 years anniversary of its release and which alone already takes half from the set list. And as I usually say, nothing replaces the image and this is still more true for 'Dream Theater' because the interpretation of each title is quite close to the studio versions, the only difference being the concert atmosphere with gigantic sound which makes DVD/Blu-ray essential to fully immerse yourself in these two and a half hours of spectacle. 'Distant Memories - Live in London' is therefore a great gift for all fans of the group but also for all amateurs of progressive metal which took off in the 90s and of which 'Dream Theater' was one of the main actors.

Line Up / Musicians

James Labrie (Vocal), John Petrucci (Guitar), Jordan Rudess (Clavier), John Myung (Bass), Mike Mangini (Drums)