116 - Dream Theater A Fortune In Lies 1989

"When Dream and Day Unite" is the debut album from the band that would go on to become arguably the most successful heavy progressive bands in history. Although they may not have invented prog metal, they were certainly pioneers in advancing the genre. This is the only album to feature original vocalist Charlie Dominici who would be replaced after this album by James Labrie. Keys man Kevin Moore is also on this disc, but would eventually leave. The rest of the lineup remains the same as today with John Petrucci on guitar, Mike Portnoy on drums, and John Myung on bass.Every member of this band past and present have been virtuosos on their respective instruments. The opener of the album is an awesome metal epic, “A Fortune In Lies” is arguably the best song on here and it’s also one of the finest example of Dream Theater playing almost pure metal. Riff is catchy, middle section is technically perfect. The track below is sung by Labrie, as it´s taken from the live album recorded at London's Marquee Club in 1993.