A Sort of Homecoming (album)

A Sort of Homecoming
Live album by Dream Theater
Released	December 25, 2004
Genre	Progressive metal
Length	72:00
Label	ATCO Records

A Sort of Homecoming is a live album recorded at various locations (primarily The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City) by progressive metal band Dream Theater and released by the Dream Theater International Fan Club; thus, it is not part of the official Dream Theater discography. It is named after the U2 song of the same name off their album The Unforgettable Fire.

Track listing

1. "NYC Radio Ad"  – 1:01
2. "As I Am"  – 7:10 (music by Dream Theater, lyrics by Petrucci)
3. "Honor Thy Father"  – 9:47 (Dream Theater, Portnoy)
4. "Caught In A Web Pt. 1"  – 3:44
5. "Mike Portnoy Drum Duet with Scott Rockenfield"  – 7:35
6. "Beyond This Life Improv Jam"  – 11:07
7. "The Oakdale Oddysey"  – 5:42 (improvised jam)
8. "The Spirit of St. Louis"  – 6:17 (improvised jam)
9. "John Petrucci Guitar Spot"  – 3:27
10. "Vacant"  – 2:35 (Rudess/Myung, LaBrie)
11. "Stream of Consciousness"  – 11:02 (Dream Theater, instrumental)
12. "Disappear"  – 6:10

Credits

Dream Theater

• James LaBrie – vocals
• John Myung – bass guitar
• John Petrucci – guitars
• Mike Portnoy – drums
• Jordan Rudess – keyboards

Guests

• Eugene Friesen – violins and cellos (tracks 10–12)