This album marked the end of an era, serving as the final studio album to feature founding drummer and co-producer Mike Portnoy. It featured dark, lengthy tracks based on real-life experiences, such as "The Count of Tuscany" and "The Best of Times." Discography Summary Checklist (1986–2009) : When Dream and Day Unite 1992 : Images and Words 1994 : Awake 1995 : A Change of Seasons (EP) 1997 : Falling Into Infinity 1999 : Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory 2002 : Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence 2003 : Train of Thought 2005 : Octavarium 2007 : Systematic Chaos 2009 : Black Clouds & Silver Linings
From the technical brilliance of Images and Words to the epic storytelling of Scenes from a Memory , this era is a masterclass in progressive music.
The definitive live document of the Scenes from a Memory tour.