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Systematic Chaos

Progressive Rock Album American Heavy 2007 Prog Metal Dream Theater

Systematic Chaos is the ninth studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released in 2007 on Roadrunner Records. The album marks the band's first release with the label after departing from Atlantic Records. It features seven tracks including 'In the Presence of Enemies,' a multi...

7.3 Good

apps Top Systematic Chaos Alternatives

The top alternative to Systematic Chaos in 2026 is In Absentia with a score of 8.9/10, followed by Fear of a Blank Planet (8.9) and Images and Words (8.9).

In Absentia

*In Absentia* is the seventh studio album by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, released in 2002. Marking the...

British Essential 2002 Prog Metal

8.9 Great

Fear of a Blank Planet

Fear of a Blank Planet is a studio album by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, released in 2007. It is a conc...

Concept British 2007 Prog Metal

8.9 Great

Images and Words

Images and Words is the second studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released in 1992. It marks...

American Essential 1992 Prog Metal

8.9 Great

Ghost Reveries

Ghost Reveries is the eighth studio album by the Swedish progressive death metal band Opeth, released in 2005 on Roadrun...

Heavy Swedish 2005 Opeth

8.8 Great

De-Loused in the Comatorium

De-Loused in the Comatorium (2003) is The Mars Volta's debut album, a concept record produced by Rick Rubin that feature...

American 2003 Debut Mars Volta

8.6 Great

H to He, Who Am the Only One

H to He, Who Am the Only One is the third studio album by the English progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator, rel...

Heavy Art Rock British 1970

8.5 Great

The Mountain

The Mountain is the third studio album by the British progressive metal band Haken, released in 2013 on InsideOut Music....

British Essential 2013 Prog Metal

8.5 Great

Deadwing

Deadwing is the eighth studio album by the British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, released in 2005. The record wa...

Heavy British 2005 Prog Metal

8.4 Great

Frances the Mute

Frances the Mute is the second studio album by American progressive rock group The Mars Volta, released in 2005 on Unive...

Complex American 2005 Avant Prog

8.3 Great

Leftoverture

Leftoverture is the fourth studio album by the American progressive rock band Kansas, released in 1976. The record serve...

American Carry On 1976 Kansas

8.2 Great

Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence is the sixth studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released in...

American 2002 Double Album Prog Metal

8.1 Great

Rapid Eye Movement

Rapid Eye Movement is the third studio album by Polish progressive rock band Riverside, released in 2007. The record con...

Polish Melodic Riverside 2007

8.1 Great

Fauna

Fauna is the eighth studio album by the British progressive metal band Haken, released in 2023 on the Inside Out Music l...

Modern British 2023 Prog Metal

8.1 Great

Point of Know Return

Point of Know Return is the fifth studio album by the American progressive rock band Kansas, released in 1977. Represent...

American Essential 1977 Kansas

8.0 Great

Song for America

Song for America is the second studio album by the American progressive rock band Kansas, released in 1975. The album fe...

American Concept 1975 Kansas

7.8 Good

Octavarium

Octavarium is the eighth full-length studio album by the American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released in 2005...

American Concept 2005 Prog Metal

7.7 Good

The Bedlam in Goliath

The Bedlam in Goliath is the fourth studio album by the American progressive rock band The Mars Volta, released in 2008....

American 2008 Dense Avant Prog

7.7 Good

Masque

Masque is the third studio album by the American progressive rock band Kansas, released in 1975. The record continues th...

American Melodic 1975 Kansas

7.5 Good

A Dramatic Turn of Events

A Dramatic Turn of Events is the eleventh studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released in 201...

American 2011 Prog Metal Dream Theater

7.4 Good

A View from the Top of the World

A View from the Top of the World is the fifteenth studio album by the American progressive metal band Dream Theater, rel...

Modern American 2021 Prog Metal

7.1 Good

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Alternative	Score	vs Systematic Chao...	Action
In Absentia Progressive Rock Album British Essential 2002	8.9 Great	+1.6	Compare
Fear of a Blank Planet Progressive Rock Album Concept British 2007	8.9 Great	+1.6	Compare
Images and Words Progressive Rock Album American Essential 1992	8.9 Great	+1.6	Compare
Ghost Reveries Progressive Rock Album Heavy Swedish 2005	8.8 Great	+1.5	Compare
De-Loused in the Comatorium Progressive Rock Album American 2003 Debut	8.6 Great	+1.3	Compare
H to He, Who Am the Only One Progressive Rock Album Heavy Art Rock British	8.5 Great	+1.2	Compare
The Mountain Progressive Rock Album British Essential 2013	8.5 Great	+1.2	Compare
Deadwing Progressive Rock Album Heavy British 2005	8.4 Great	+1.1	Compare
Frances the Mute Progressive Rock Album Complex American 2005	8.3 Great	+1.0	Compare
Leftoverture Progressive Rock Album American Carry On 1976	8.2 Great	+0.9	Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Systematic Chaos?

The top alternatives to Systematic Chaos in 2026 include In Absentia, Fear of a Blank Planet, Images and Words, Ghost Reveries, De-Loused in the Comatorium. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.

How does Systematic Chaos compare to its competitors?

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Systematic Chaos scores 7.3/10 in the Progressive Rock Album category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.

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In Absentia currently holds the highest rating among Systematic Chaos alternatives with a score of 8.9/10.

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Systematic Chaos vs In Absentia: which is better?

Systematic Chaos scores 7.3/10 while In Absentia scores 8.9/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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Systematic Chaos scores 7.3/10 while Fear of a Blank Planet scores 8.9/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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