Parasomnia (2LP Vinyl)

◎ With over 12 million albums sold worldwide, Grammy Award winners for "Best Metal Performance," and inductees into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, the legendary progressive metal band returns after four years with their 16th studio album, featuring the comeback of founding drummer Mike Portnoy after 16 years.
◎ The album hit #1 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and #6 on the US Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, and was listed as one of the "Most Anticipated Albums of 2025" by outlets including Loudwire, Stereogum, and Ultimate Guitar.
◎ Centered on the theme of "sleep disorders," the album uses music, lyrics, and structure to delve into various sleep phenomena, including sleepwalking, night terrors, and sleep paralysis, showcasing the band’s nuanced observation and artistic interpretation. Opening and closing with the sounds of falling asleep and waking up, the album creates a complete "sleep journey" experience.
◎ Album highlights: The nearly 10-minute progressive metal epic "Night Terror" recaptures Dream Theater's signature complex structures and technical prowess, blending intense heavy guitar riffs, intricate rhythmic shifts, and tight percussion, punctuated by John Petrucci’s captivating guitar solos. Mike Portnoy’s return brings more explosive and layered drumming, adding dynamic energy to the arrangement. The track is steeped in a dark, oppressive atmosphere, with lyrics depicting the fear and helplessness of a night terror attack, complemented by James LaBrie’s high-tension vocals that immerse the listener in the experience. "A Broken Man" explores the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on sleep. "Dead Asleep" is inspired by the 2009 real-life case of a Welsh man, Brian Thomas, who allegedly killed his wife while sleepwalking. "Midnight Messiah" metaphorically links back to past works, symbolizing the entanglement of dreams and the subconscious. "The Shadow Man Incident" tells the story of a child experiencing sleep paralysis and encountering the "Shadow Man."

 
Tracklist : 
LP1 - SIDE A
 
1.    In The Arms Of Morpheus
2.    Night Terror

LP1 - SIDE B
1.    A Broken Man
2.    Dead Asleep

LP2 - SIDE C
1.    Midnight Messiah
2.    Are We Dreaming?
3.    Bend The Clock

LP2 - SIDE D
1.    The Shadow Man Incident