Dream Theater- The Astonishing

Label: Atlantic

Reissued 3/27/2026, Originally released 2016

The Astonishing is the thirteenth studio album by Dream Theater.The Astonishingis set in a dystopian future United States and follows the Ravenskill Rebel Militia in their efforts to defy the Great Northern Empire of the Americas using the magical power of music. It was inspired by contemporary fantasy and science fiction franchises such as Game of Thrones and Star Wars, as well as John Petrucci’s observations on the ubiquity of technological automation in modern-day society. Limited edition 4LP release on clear vinyl

Track listing:

1. Descent of the Nomacs
   
2. Dystopian Overture
   
3. The Gift of Music
   
4. The Answer
   
5. A Better Life
   
6. Lord Nafaryus
   
7. A Savior in the Square
   
8. When Your Time Has Come
   
9. Act of Faythe
   
10. Three Days
    
11. The Hovering Sojourn
    
12. Brother, Can You Hear Me?
    
13. A Life Left Behind
14. Ravenskill
    
15. Chosen
    
16. A Tempting Offer
    
17. Digital Discord
    
18. The X Aspect
    
19. A New Beginning
    
20. The Road to Revolution
    
21. 2285 Entr'acte
    
22. Moment of Betrayal
    
23. Heaven's Cove
    
24. Begin Again
    
25. The Path That Divides
    
26. Machine Chatter
    
27. The Walking Shadow
    
28. My Last Farewell
    
29. Losing Faythe
    
30. Whispers on the Wind
    
31. Hymn of a Thousand Voices
    
32. Our New World
    
33. Power Down
34. Astonishing