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Dream Theater - Dream Theater (2013) - FLAC 24/96

Album Information

• Album Title: Dream Theater
• Artist: Dream Theater
• Release Date: September 24, 2013
• Label: Roadrunner Records
• Catalog Number: RR 7864-2
• Format: FLAC 24/96

Tracklist

1. Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (6:46)
2. The Count of Tuscany (10:42)
3. Sleepless (10:34)
4. The Memories We Try to Keep (7:11)
5. Destiny Awaiting (4:47)
6. Violent Sin (9:36)
7. The Root of All Evil (5:30)
8. The Mind That Trusts (4:22)
9. Connected (6:51)
10. Paradigm Lost (4:12)
11. The Scene of Innocence (4:58)
12. I Walk Beside You (6:54)

Album Description

The eleventh studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, self-titled "Dream Theater" was released on September 24, 2013. The album was recorded at East West Studios in Hollywood, California, and was produced by Kevin Moore.

This album marks the band's first self-titled release and features 12 tracks, including the 34-minute epic "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence". The album explores a wide range of themes, from personal struggles to social commentary.

Audio Specifications

• Format: FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
• Sample Rate: 96 kHz
• Bit Depth: 24 bits
• Bitrate: Lossless
• Encoding: FLAC 1.3.1

Download Information

This release is available for download in FLAC 24/96 format. The album is provided in a single archive file, which includes all 12 tracks.

Metadata

• Artist: Dream Theater
• Album: Dream Theater
• Year: 2013
• Genre: Progressive Metal
• Style: Progressive Rock

The high-resolution FLAC 24-bit / 96 kHz version of Dream Theater's self-titled 2013 album offers an audiophile-grade experience of their twelfth studio release. This edition is particularly significant as it was the first to feature drummer Mike Mangini in the songwriting process from the start. Technical Specifications Format: FLAC (Lossless) Resolution: 24-bit Sample Rate: 96 kHz Total Runtime: Approximately 68:01 Total File Size: Roughly 1.42 GB for the full album Tracklist & Composition

The album consists of nine tracks, including two major multi-part suites: Track Name Sub-sections False Awakening Suite Sleep Paralysis; Night Terrors; Lucid Dream The Enemy Inside The Looking Glass Enigma Machine (Instrumental) The Bigger Picture Behind the Veil Surrender to Reason Along for the Ride Illumination Theory

Paradoxe de la Lumière Noire; Live, Die, Kill; The Embracing Circle; The Pursuit of Truth; Surrender, Trust & Passion Listening Highlights Dream Theater - Dream Theater -2013- -FLAC 24-96-

"The Enemy Inside": This lead single received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance.

"Enigma Machine": Notable as the band's first full-length instrumental track since 2003's "Stream of Consciousness".

"Illumination Theory": A sprawling 22-minute epic that serves as the album's centerpiece, featuring a full string ensemble. High-Res Availability

This 24-bit/96 kHz master was officially released through high-resolution music platforms such as ProStudioMasters and Qobuz. While standard CD versions are limited to 16-bit/44.1 kHz, this version preserves the dynamic range and bandwidth of the original studio masters.

Here’s a forum-style post for sharing a high-resolution rip of Dream Theater’s 2013 self-titled album:

Dream Theater – Dream Theater (2013) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz] Dream Theater - Dream Theater (2013) - FLAC

Artist: Dream Theater
Album: Dream Theater (Self-titled)
Year: 2013
Genre: Progressive Metal
Format: FLAC
Sample Rate: 24-bit / 96 kHz
Source: High-resolution audio

Tracklist:

1. False Awakening Suite
2. The Enemy Inside
3. The Looking Glass
4. Enigma Machine
5. The Bigger Picture
6. Behind the Veil
7. Surrender to Reason
8. Along for the Ride
9. Illumination Theory

Album notes:
Dream Theater’s 12th studio album, and their first with Mike Mangini following the departure of Mike Portnoy. The album features a mix of shorter, more direct tracks and the epic 22-minute closer, “Illumination Theory.” This 24/96 rip captures the full dynamic range and clarity of the original high-res release.

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Why this matters for Dream Theater (2013):

Richard Chycki’s production is notably less compressed than modern metal standards. When you listen to the 16-bit CD version, the dynamic range (DR) score is decent but still mastered for loudness. The 24/96 FLAC mirrors the studio master’s dynamic envelope. The snare drum on “Enigma Machine” snaps with physical impact. The string section in “Illumination Theory” fans out across the stereo field. Mangini’s kick drum pedals reveal individual beater strikes, not a muddy thud. Album Title: Dream Theater Artist: Dream Theater Release

Track Listing

• The Count of Tuscany
• Bossa Nova
• Something from Nothing
• Illumination Theory
• The Root of All Things
• Birds of a Feather
• A Change of Seasons (Instrumental)
• Inescapable
• Paint the Sky with Colors
• Ghosts
• The Looking Glass

11) Backups & redundancy

• Keep at least two copies in different media and locations (e.g., external HDD + cloud or second external drive).
• Maintain checksums and periodically verify with automated scripts.
• Consider archival formats: keep original FLACs, and if desired archive a lossless container such as ZIP/7z with checksum for long-term stability (but FLAC itself is compressed and checksummed).

Track Listing Highlights:

• "False Awakening Suite" – An orchestral, cinematic opener split into two parts (Sleep Paralysis and Night Terrors) that sets a dark, theatrical tone.
• "The Enemy Inside" – A radio-friendly thrash-prog hybrid that earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance.
• "The Looking Glass" – A loving homage to 80s Rush, showcasing John Petrucci’s knack for melodic, driving riffs.
• "Enigma Machine" – A ferocious instrumental that pits Petrucci’s guitar against Mangini’s hyper-precise drumming.
• "The Bigger Picture" – A sweeping ballad that builds into a complex polyrhythmic crescendo.
• "Behind the Veil" – A dark, minor-key epic with Jordan Rudess’s haunting keyboard pads.
• "Surrender to Reason" – A progressive journey with shifting time signatures and introspective lyrics.
• "Along for the Ride" – A piano-driven anthem that showcases James LaBrie’s emotive upper register.
• "Illumination Theory" – The 22-minute magnum opus, split into five movements, complete with a string section and a spoken-word ambient passage.

The album strips away the overt narrative arcs of Metropolis Pt. 2 or The Astonishing, focusing instead on standalone songcraft, technical ferocity, and a rawer, more organic production—courtesy of guitarist John Petrucci (producer) and engineer Richard Chycki.