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Lost Not Forgotten Archives: When Dream and Day Unite Demos (1987-1989)
Only a Matter of Time - Instrumental Demo

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Only a Matter of Time - Instrumental Demo

Release date: 12th May 2023

From Lost Not Forgotten Archives: When Dream and Day Unite Demos (1987-1989)

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"Only a Matter of Time - Instrumental Demo" is a track by Dream Theater, from the album Lost Not Forgotten Archives: When Dream and Day Unite Demos (1987-1989), released 12th May 2023.

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From Lost Not Forgotten Archives: When Dream and Day Unite Demos (1987-1989)

2023

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Lost Not Forgotten Archives: When Dream and Day Unite Demos (1987-1989)

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