QUEENSRŸCHE "Empire" /CD/

The twelfth full-length album by legendary American Progressive Rock band.
The band's first album for Roadrunner Records' Loud & Proud label.
It probably takes a very strong and open mind for a Queensrÿche-fan to be able to like this record. This record generally alternates some highly experimental and interesting orogressive tendencies with other tracks which often try as it were to 'apologise' for this with a far more accessible direction, albeit less simplified than the more recent albums. Queensrÿche is a band with the will to experiment. They almost never do the same thing twice and the one time they did try to with "Operation: Mindcrime 2", they failed shamefully. No, this band is better off treading new grounds and finding new ways to play music for themselves. If they left the Metal scene, it’s because they have nothing more to say in the Metal language and learn to speak new languages. The experiment of 2011 is the present. 
In order to stick more to the concept, the band decided to structure their songs around the rhythm of the now. Drummer Rockenfield and bassist Jackson have developed a rhythm section as solid as ever, but now built around the alternative world of today. Guitarist Wilton might not be as much in the spotlight as he was back in the Metal days, but he plays a role reminiscent of any guitar player in a Alternative/Pop band and even though his playing is more subtle here, it adds so much to the music and he has a beautifully tight guitar sound. Vocalist Tate is in an ever-inspiring shape as he leads us through this new-found landscape with his warm, recognizable and above all outstanding vocals. If there’s any singer who I’d never get tired of its Geoff Tate. He’s really got the groove. The multicultural, ever-changing society of today results in the huge diversity of the songs themselves.
Yes, it’s chaos. Life is chaos. Queensrÿche dedicate this album to chaos. Experimental to the full and totally dedicated to the concept. The most important part of the album for the listener is to understand the concept before criticizing lyrical content.
Like the 2009 "American Soldier", "Dedicated To Chaos" was recorded by Queensrÿche as a quartet; Parker Lundgren, who was a guest guitarist in this album, subsequently became a permanent member of the band.
It's also first official Queensrÿche release to omit the umlaut over the "y" on the band logo.
Not Metal anymore, but very interesting experiment of the legend!!
Roadrunner Records/Loud & Proud Records/Cargo Records, 2011 (RRCAR 7734-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

LP 1
Side A:
1. Get Started 
2. Hot Spot Junkie 
3. Got It Bad 
4. Higher

Side B: 
5. Wot We Do 
6. Around The World 
7. Drive

LP 2
Side C:
1. At The Edge 
2. I Take You 
3. Retail Therapy

Side D:
4. The Lie 
5. Big Noize

Remastered re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive Metal/Rock band.
After the breakthrough success and worldwide respect that Queensrÿche gained from their conceptual masterpiece "Operation: Mindcrime", it was a fair assumption that they couldn't possibly outdo or perhaps even match themselves. "Empire", released just two years after that watermark, reveals that Queensrÿche reinvented themselves (though certainly not for the last time).
While many fans were clamoring for a conceptual sequel, the band offers a song-oriented approach that is more Art Rock and less Metal (though "Empire" does Rock Hard in places).
Far removed from the fantasy and techno-paranoiac themes of "Operation: Mindcrime", the lyrics tackle social and physical handicaps ("Best I Can") and issues such as poverty and regret ("Della Brown"). Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo, and company focused much less on the darker side of love so prevalent in their earlier sound, and looked at romance head on with "Another Rainy Night" and "Hand on Heart."
While Queensrÿche lost some die-hard Metal fans with "Empire", the mature sound and tight production of Peter Collins (Rush) saw the band break into the mainstream and hit number nine on the Billboard singles chart with the Pink Floyd-inspired power ballad "Silent Lucidity", which has remained one of the band's set standbys into the 21st century.
The album stands as Queensrÿche's most commercially successful release, reaching triple-Platinum status and the single extracted, the power ballad "Silent Lucidity", reached No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Silent Lucidity" was also nominated for the Grammy Awards of 1992 in the category Best Rock Song, as well as Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
Re-edition features three bonus tracks!
EMI Records/Capitol Records, 1990/2003 (72435-81070-2-9). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. Best I Can 5:30
2. The Thin Line 5:42
3. Jet City Woman 5:20
4. Della Brown 7:04
5. Another Rainy Night (Without You) 4:44
6. Empire 5:07
7. Resistance 4:47
8. Silent Lucidity 5:45
9. Hand On Heart 5:30
10. One And Only 5:52
11. Anybody Listening? 7:40
Bonus Tracks:
12. Last Time In Paris 3:57
13. Scarborough Fair (cover by Simon & Garfunkel) 3:50
14. Dirty Lil' Secret 4:07
Total playing time: 75:36 min.

Re-release of the first live-album by the legendary American Progressive Metal band.
For most of Queensrÿche fans album "Operation: Mindcrime" is the best that they created in their entire career. More, this album is seen as one of the best releases by a Metal bands ever. This live album is the commemorating the enormously popular "Mindcrime" tour, which had translated the album concept into a theatrical performance. This live gig represents the studio album "Operation: Mindcrime" in its entirety. We can really enjoy the band perform the songs with a very, very tight precision. But what is makes this tour so special was the very theatrical feeling of the gig. Singer Geoff Tate plays Nikki, the main character on stage. His performance is grandiose. Later in the show, Pamela Moore, a female singer, sings a dual with Geoff in the beautiful operatic "Suite Sister Mary". She sings her parts on the studio album as well. She plays the role of Mary, a nun. 
The songs are very well composed and are pure delight to ears. Cuts like "Revolution Calling", "Operation: Mindcrime", "Spreading The Disease", "The Mission", "Suite Sister Mary", "I Don’t Believe In Love" and "Eyes Of A Stranger" are great, they have so much depth and are very detailed. This is not the kind of album that you get tired of after a few spins!
The great live album and musthave in for every solid Metal fan!!
Re-edition contains two bonus tracks!
Capitol Records/EMI Music, 1991/2001 (72435-34499-2-6). Made in USA. Pressed in Netherlands. Please note: although the CD is new and has never been played, there are light visual shabby on the disc surface, happened during transit, which will not affect the sound quality.


Tracklist:
1. I Remember Now     1:19 
2. Anarchy-X     1:27
3. Revolution Calling     4:58 
4. Operation: Mindcrime     4:26 
5. Speak     3:44 
6. Spreading The Disease     5:06
7. The Mission     5:46
8. Suite Sister Mary     12:08
9. The Needle Lies     3:19
10. Electric Requiem     1:15
11. Breaking The Silence     4:22
12. I Don't Believe In Love     4:19
13. Waiting For 22     1:27
14. My Empty Room     1:37
15. Eyes Of A Stranger     8:27
16. The Lady Wore Black     6:44 
17. Roads To Madness     9:23
Total playing time: 79:47

Remastered re-release of the third full-length studio album by the legendary American Progressive Metal band.
Originally issued in 1988, the hard-edged album slowly worked its way up the charts and became the band's first Gold-certified release (an opening slot on Def Leppard's sold-out "Hysteria" tour certainly didn't hurt, either).
The story-line of this concept album-Rock opera centers on a drug addict who falls in love with a former prostitute turned nun. Together, they uncover a dangerous underground movement and try to stop it before it's too late.
In January 1989 album ranked #34 on Kerrang! magazine's "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time". In the United States, the album was certified Gold a year after its release and was certified Platinum in 1991. The song “I Don't Believe in Love” from the album was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1990 under the "Best Metal Performance, Vocal or Instrumental" category. The Metallica classic "One" won the category.
"Operation: Mindcrime" is the Queensryche's best and most consistent release, one of the '80's best releases and one of the best concept albums ever produced!!!
Re-edition contains two bonus tracks!
EMI Records/Capitol Records, 1988/2003 (72435-81068-2-4). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1.I Remember Now 01:17
2.Anarchy-X 01:27
3.Revolution Calling 04:42
4.Operation: Mindcrime 04:43
5.Speak 03:42
6.Spreading The Disease 04:07
7.The Mission 05:46
8.Suite Sister Mary 10:41
9.The Needle Lies 03:08
10.Electronic Requiem 01:22
11.Breaking The Silence 04:34
12.I Don't Believe In Love 04:23
13.Waiting For 22 01:05
14.My Empty Room 01:28
15.Eyes Of A Stranger 06:39
Bonus Tracks:
16.The Mission 06:11
17.My Empty Room 02:41
Total playing time: 67:56

The fifth full-length studio album by the legendary American Melodic Progressive Rock/Metal band.
This is band’s highest charting record to date (for example 3rd position in “Billbord 200” chart). Queensryche's music is out on the border of what used to be known as progressive. Although they cut their teeth as a touring band opening for the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC and Def Leppard, they're not really a straight-ahead Metal band, but rather inhabit a similar space as a band like Rush. Powerful, guitar and drum driven music, fleshed out with immense synthesizer flourishes, tricky rhythm changes, and varied dynamic shifts. To record this album, the band temporarily moved to a secluded island, where a studio was built in order to record "Promised Land". The album cover on the right is actually a small part of the artwork created for the album. In the CD version, the full version is available as a poster that doubles as lyric booklet.
Without a doubt this is Queensryche's most progressive and least accessable record. However, as can often be the case, a great work can take time to fully appreciate and those perhaps not initially inclined towards the sound this album has to offer should give it a chance or two more.
EMI Records, 1994 (7243 8 30711 2 8). Made in Holland. First press.


Tracklist:
1.9:28 A.M. 01:43
2.I Am I 03:56
3.Damaged 03:55
4.Out Of Mind 04:34
5.Bridge 03:27
6.Promised Land 08:25
7.Disconnected 04:48
8.Lady Jane 04:23
9.My Global Mind 04:20
10.One More Time 04:17
11.Someone Else? 04:38
Total playing time: 48:11

Remastered re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by the legendary American Melodic Progressive Rock/Metal band.
This is band’s highest charting record to date (for example 3rd position in “Billbord 200” chart). Queensryche's music is out on the border of what used to be known as progressive. Although they cut their teeth as a touring band opening for the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC and Def Leppard, they're not really a straight-ahead Metal band, but rather inhabit a similar space as a band like Rush. Powerful, guitar and drum driven music, fleshed out with immense synthesizer flourishes, tricky rhythm changes, and varied dynamic shifts. To record this album, the band temporarily moved to a secluded island, where a studio was built in order to record "Promised Land". The album cover on the right is actually a small part of the artwork created for the album. In the CD version, the full version is available as a poster that doubles as lyric booklet.
Without a doubt this is Queensryche's most progressive and least accessible record. However, as can often be the case, a great work can take time to fully appreciate and those perhaps not initially inclined towards the sound this album has to offer should give it a chance or two more.
Remastered re-edition features four bonus tracks!
Capitol Records/EMI Records, 1994/2003 (72435-80529-2-3). Made in EU.


Tracklist:
1. 9:28 A.M. 01:43
2. I Am I 03:56
3. Damaged 03:55
4. Out Of Mind 04:34
5. Bridge 03:27
6. Promised Land 08:25
7. Disconnected 04:48
8. Lady Jane 04:23
9. My Global Mind 04:20
10. One More Time 04:17
11. Someone Else? 04:38
Bonus Tracks:
12. Real World 4:23
13. Someone Else? (with full band) 7:13
14. Damaged (Live) 4:04
15. Real World (Live) 3:42
Total playing time: 67:40 min.

Remastered re-release of the second full-length studio album by the legendary American Progressive Heavy Metal band.
Album shows the band musically transitioning to a different direction with more clear influences to Pink Floyd, which is partially. Everything from the songs to the performances is superb, with the production also being particularly great. From the opening salvo of "Walk in the Shadows" to the closing notes of "I Will Remember" is a tour de force in Queensr?che magic. It's a really amazing album that shows the band musically transitioning to a much more unique sound that was makes them famous.
 This album is a mandatory to listen for any fan of progressive music, give this the time it deserves and you'll wonder how you lived without it!!
 Re-edition contains four bonus tracks!
EMI Records/Capitol Records, 1986/2003 (72435-81069-2-3). Made in EU/Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:
1.Walk In The Shadows 03:34
2.I Dream In Infrared 04:18
3.The Whisper 03:36
4.Gonna Get Close To You 04:37
5.The Killing Words 03:56
6.Surgical Strike 03:20
7.Neue Regel 05:04
8.Chemical Youth (We Are Rebellion) 04:05
9.London 05:05
10.Screaming In Digital 03:38
11.I Will Remember 04:38
Bonus Tracks:
12.Gonna Get Close To You [12" Version] 05:46
13.The Killing Words 04:10
14.I Dream In Infrared [Acoustic Remix] 04:01
15.Walk In The Shadows 03:39
Total playing time: 63:27
 

Remastered re-release of the debut full-length album by legendary American Progressive Metal band.
"The Warning" proved to be a holding pattern for Seattle's Queensrÿche, offering quality classic Metal with lyrics tending to the mystical and occult. The band wrote the material for "The Warning" during their tour in support of the "Queensrÿche" EP, inspired by world events and the 1949 George Orwell novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four". Elements of Judas Priest, Rush and Iron Maiden are evident in the music, but the band takes inspirations like these and make them, not the base of the music, but add these influences as extra spice in their own style. The album was recorded in various recording studios in London with Pink Floyd-producer James Guthrie. "The Warning" featured more Progressive elements than the EP. It was a moderate commercial success in the United States, although none of the singles charted domestically. However, "Take Hold of the Flame" was an international hit, particularly in Japan. In support of the release, Queensrÿche went on a worldwide tour from August 1984 through to July 1985. During the American leg of their tour, they were the opening act for Kiss on their 1984–85 Animalize Tour and Iron Maiden on their 1984–85 World Slavery Tour.
“The Warning” began Queensryche's road to Rock royalty. With its Orwellian themed lyrical content, stunning vocals and sheer musicianship, this conceptual Prog-Metal album helped launch their long tenure in the Rock charts. Thanks in part to amazing tracks like "No Sanctuary" and "The Warning" this album has truly been a fan favorite for years. Intensity, melody and tantalizing guitar work keep the heart of this release pounding after all these years. It will appeal to nearly all lovers of challenging music and if you haven't heard "The Warning" yet, you must check out this Metal milestone!!
Re-edition features three bonus tracks and the booklet, which has a well written introduction by Paul Suter, as well as lyrics for all the songs. For the fan it is definitely worth the purchase!
Capitol Records/EMI Records, 1984/2003 (72435-80527-2-5). Made in EU. Pressed in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Warning 4:45
2. En Force 5:14
3. Deliverance 3:19
4. No Sanctuary 6:04
5. N M 156 4:39
6. Take Hold Of The Flame 4:55
7. Before The Storm 5:12
8. Сhild Of Fire 4:32
9. Roads To Madness 9:54
Bonus Tracks:
10. Prophecy 4:00
11. The Lady Wore Black (live) 5:23
12. Take Hold Of The Flame (live) 5:04
Total playing time: 63:01


Samples: http://www.last.fm

Remastered re-release of the debut EP by legendary American Progressive/Heavy Metal band.
Originally recorded in June 1982 as a demo tape, this release came out in 1982 on Queensrÿche's vanity label 206 Records. It was re-issued in 1983 after the band signed to EMI Records. EP garnered international praise, receiving much airplay and selling an unusual number of copies for a small independent release. To support the EP, the band toured with Quiet Riot through the south and with Twisted Sister to the East Coast and Canada, and played in Seattle opening for Dio. After the tour had ended in November 1983, the band began preparations for their first studio album, "The Warning".
A CD version of the EP was released in 1988. The 1988 reissue by EMI saw the addition of a bonus track, "Prophecy", which was recorded during the "Rage For Order" sessions in 1985–86. This song was performed live by the band circa 1983, and was included on the 1984 "Live In Tokyo" home video.
On the 2003 remastered edition, tracks 5–14 were live recordings of Queensrÿche's second performance in the tour supporting "The Warning", held August 5, 1984 at the Nihon Seinen-kan in Tokyo, Japan. The performance was previously released on VHS in 1984 as "Live In Tokyo".
In 2005, “Queensrÿche” EP was ranked number 336 in Rock Hard Magazine's book of “The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time”.
Capitol Records/EMI Records, 1983/1988/2003 (72435-80528-2-4). Made in EU. Pressed in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Queen Of The Reich 4:25
2. Nightrider 3:49
3. Blinded 3:06
4. The Lady Wore Black 6:28
Bonus Tracks:
5. Nightrider (Live) 4:32
6. Prophecy (Live) 3:59
7. Deliverance (Live) 3:40
8. Child Of Fire (Live) 4:36
9. En Force (Live) 5:47
10. Blinded (Live) 3:26
11. The Lady Wore Black (Live) 7:01
12. Warning (Live) 4:56
13. Take Hold Of The Flame (Live) 5:12
14. Queen Of The Reich (Live) 5:19
Total playing time: 66:16 min.

The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive Metal band.
It is the second studio album recorded with vocalist Todd La Torre, after Geoff Tate was fired from the band and gave up the rights to the name after a two-year lawsuit regarding the rights to the Queensrÿche brand was amicably settled.
Produced by Zeuss (rob zombie, hatebreed, sanctuary) in the band’s native Washington, "Condition Hüman" is a new mountain towering over many of the peaks and valleys of the Hard Rock landscape. "Condition Hüman" is massive, densely layered, unflinchingly driving & consistently memorable - reverent to the band’s iconic past, while forging fearlessly into the future. 
Cofounders Michael Wilton (guitar), Eddie Jackson (bass) & Scott Rockenfield (drums) with Todd la Torre (vocals) & Parker Lundgren (guitar) draw power from stunning collective synergy, a renewed sense of urgency, and an overall life-affirming optimism. Dark, melodic, dynamic & diverse - the US Progressive Metal legends are in the throes of a jaw-dropping creative resurgence!
The album debuted on Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart at No. 5, selling 14,000 copies in its first week.
Limited Edition Digipak includes bonus track.
Century Media, 2015 (9985478). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Arrow Of Time 3:59
2. Guardian 4:20
3. Hellfire 5:05
4. Toxic Remedy 4:09
5. Selfish Lives 4:58
6. Eye 9 3:21
7. Bulletproof 4:01
8. Hourglass 5:10
9. Just Us 5:58
10. All There Was 3:44
11. The Aftermath 0:56
12. Condition Hüman 7:48
13. Espiritu Muerto (Bonus Track) 3:40
Total playing time: 57:09 min.


Samples: http://www.queensrycheofficial.com