Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory

Dream Theater

Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory

RELEASED: October 25, 1999
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Act I: Scene One: Regression Meaning 2:06 2. Act I: Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 Meaning 3:37 3. Act I: Scene Two: II. Strange Déjà Vu Meaning 5:12 4. Act I: Scene Three: I. Through My Words Meaning 1:02 5. Act I: Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy Meaning 6:49 6. Act I: Scene Four: Beyond This Life Meaning 11:22 7. Act I: Scene Five: Through Her Eyes Meaning 5:29 8. Act II: Scene Six: Home Meaning 12:53 9. Act II: Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity Meaning 6:13 10. Act II: Scene Seven: II. One Last Time Meaning 3:46 11. Act II: Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On Meaning 6:38 12. Act II: Scene Nine: Finally Free Meaning 11:59
Historical Archive
Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory is the fifth studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released on October 26, 1999. It is a concept album that continues the story introduced in the instrumental track 'Metropolis—Part I: The Miracle and the Sleeper' from their 1992 album 'Images and Words'. The album tells a complex narrative exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. It is widely regarded as one of the band's finest works and has received critical acclaim for its ambitious composition and musicianship.