Black Clouds & Silver Linings Long Gone reflecting the political turbulence of

reflecting the political turbulence of the era while also maintaining a timeless quality

showcasing his ability to create music that is both sophisticated and accessible

and staying defiant in a pop landscape she helped create

it features a mix of orchestral arrangements

Black Clouds & Silver Linings Long Gone reflecting the political turbulence ofBlack Clouds & Silver Linings is Dream Theaters tenth studio album, released in June 2009 and remembered as the last record of the bands original era with founding drummer Mike Portnoy before his departure the following year. Produced by John Petrucci and Portnoy, it runs about 75 minutes over six long tracksA Nightmare to Remember, A Rite of Passage, Wither, The Shattered Fortress, The Best of Times, and The Count of Tuscanythat lean into the bands