A Dramatic Turn of Events
by Dream Theater
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 54
  3. Negative: 5 out of 54
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55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Kerrang!
    Oct 25, 2011
    60
    As ever, they do a fine job here juggling endless solos among intricate vocal passages and harmonies. [Sep 2011, p.51]
  2. Sputnikmusic
    Oct 13, 2011
    70
    The unfortunate harm that has come with Portnoy's dismissal is that the drum sections are now entirely bland and lack any real power. This combined with the band's decision to include three ballads are really the only things wrong with A Dramatic Turn of Events.
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  3. AllMusic
    Oct 13, 2011
    60
    A Dramatic Turn of Events, while not a perfect offering, has enough of what makes Dream Theater attractive to make it a necessary purchase for fans.
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