Reviews
Rich Wılson has truly captured the ups and downs that have made Dream Theater’s journey thus far a very interesting story… Rich has done a remarkable job tracking down almost every single person that has been a part of Dream Theater’s first twenty years.
- Mike Portnoy
- Dream Theater
Press reviews of the new editions
In the foreword to this hefty, 450-page official story of Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy, the band’s drummer, explains: “It’s not a typical biography filled with sex, drugs and rock and roll road stories.” This much was to be expected; Dream Theater, a ‘thinking man’s metal band’s formed by music college graduates, are no Mötley Crüe. But every rock fan – not just Dream Theater freaks – should read this book … Lifting Shadows is more that just the story of a great rock band – the finest progressive metal act since Rush – it is also an exposé of the harsh realities of the music business.
- Paul Elliott
- Classic Rock
Rich Wilson has wasted little time in bringing what was already a gripping read (a damn near essential one if you’re a Dream Theater fan) bang up to date, packing in almost half as much again detailing the new album.
- Jerry Ewing
- Classic Rock Presents Prog
Everything you could possibly want to know about the U.S. prog metallers.
- Paul Travers
- Kerrang
Press reviews of the Box Set Edition
The lovingly detailed book does Dream Theater’s legend proud.
- Dave Ling
- Metal Hammer
The full unexpurgated story of prog metal’s leading lights.
- Jon Hotten
- Classic Rock
The ideal Dream Theater one-stop.
- Tim Jones
- Record Collector
Reader reviews of the Box Set Edition
I read this book with high expectations and a sense of urgency. I had become a crazy Dream Theater nut and had read a great deal about the band over two years. Yet, my understanding of their history was not complete. Wilson’s book is methodical in nature; each period is covered in great detail. Unlike many biographies, this book does not gloss over delicate matters (such as Portnoy's substance addictions). Nor does it serve as a “Behind the Music” type of foray only into intra-band squabbles. The book gives a balanced and ultimately inspiration account of some of the greatest musicians of their generation.
- Phil Simon
- via Amazon.com
Great pack, great cover, great job! Just amazing.
- Rodrigo Matiazo
- São Paulo, Brazil
Let me say what a beautiful book it is, and I devoured the written story.
- Adam Raymond
- Colton, California
Thanks a lot for the top-notch service and product.
- David TL Christensen
- Victoria, Canada
An amazing book, I cannot tell you what this means to me and all Dream Theater fans.
- Dan Johnson
- Geneva, Illinois
Love the book and the packaging. Couldn’t have dreamed it would become so very beautiful.
- Hugo Wouters
- Beek, Holland
I must express my utmost appreciation for the exceptional service you have provided.
- Bill Labrie
- Edmonton, Canada
Over the years, I have read lots of music autobiographies, engaged in horror stories of recordings gone great, and learned first hand of bands who formed and then lost their way. Lifting Shadows was a revelation! … reading this wonderful bible allowed me into their family and relish the fact there are those musicians who still fight for their beliefs and reap just rewards. Dream Theater is not just another rocking teenage ensemble. They are my heroes. Life was pretty difficult after Zappa passed on. Dream Theater has renewed my faith. I owe a lifetime of gratitude. And it all started with Lifting Shadows. READ IT AND ROCK ON!!!!!
- Dave McCain
- Sacramento, United States
A perfect masterpiece!
- Vinícius Grossi
- São Paulo, Brazil
Great communication, and excellent book too!
- Andy Muse
- Bristol, England
The book is wonderful, top notch quality in every aspect!
- Leonardo Drummond
- London, England
Amazingly well done.
- Ray Robbins
- Cheltenham, England
Thank you and especially Rich Wilson for an incredible book.
- Agostino DiCenso
- Ontario, Canada
A fantastic journey through 20 years of Dream Theater history.
- Szabolcs Gergely
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Please note that these reviews refer to the original Box Set Edition of Lifting Shadows.