Loss and hope, in equal parts, set to music, is what I get out of this. Depressing and uplifting at the same time. I can't listen to it very often.
Going to see the mighty Dream Theater next month. I'm not the kinda of guy that looks up setlists but a friend of mine and fellow DT fan said he heard The Dark Eternal Night might be played. Awesome if true because I love this song. If you play an instrument, this song might make stop !!!
The recording that likely actually started grunge. Sonic Youth - your favorite band's favorite band. Responsible for a generation of drop D guitar rhythm players.