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| R.i.p. Queensryche: 1981-2011
Queensryche was a progressive rock/metal band from Bellevue, WA. Founded in 1981, the band produced some very successful albums (and an EP) throughout the mid 80's and the early 90's, but slowly began to derail at the hands of lead singer turned egomaniac Geoff Tate. In 2011, the death knell rang loud with the failure of their last album coupled with the growth of Tate's aforementioned ego. With that said, this list is dedicated to the memory of a band that peaked so triumphantly in their early days, and said days will be remembered forever by rock and metal fans. | | 1 |  | Queensryche
Operation: Mindcrime
This was Queensryche's finest hour, an album that showed they could play with the big boys (i.e. Iron Maiden). It was also an album that showcased total brilliance in both concept and execution, and suggested that the progressive music marketplace was far from dead. Each track is a standout; includes but not limited to "I Don't Believe in Love", "Eyes of a Stranger", title track, and "Revolution Calling". | | 2 |  | Queensryche
Empire
Some die-hard Queensryche fans did not approach this album kindly in 1990 (this would also happen to Metallica the following year), but for many people (myself included), this was still a delightful album that rocked hard and also expended the Bellevue quintet's musical horizons. From the energetic "Jet City Woman" and the haunting "Silent Lucidity" to the thunderous title track, and even the surprise closer "Anybody's Listening?", this album has alot in store for the common rock/metal buff. | | 3 |  | Queensryche
Rage for Order
"Rage for Order" showed the band's transition from scrappy underdogs to hard rock connoisseurs with an edgy, gothic influence, rooted in progressive brevity and filled with melody. The album also contains sharp craftsmanship throughout. | | 4 |  | Queensryche
Queensryche
This imaginative 5-track debut (6 upon its eventual remaster) is pretty much the beginning of all that would be associated with Queensryche, and it shows in tracks such as the fan-favorite "Queen of the Reich". | | 5 |  | Queensryche
Promised Land
Fans continued to be somewhat alienated with this long-awaited 1994 title that had more akin to 70's Pink Floyd than early Queensryche. It is, however, redeemed by haunting atmosphere, some strong performances by the band, and first-class production. Highlights include "Bridge", "Disconnected" and "I Am I". | | 6 |  | Queensryche
The Warning
The band's proper debut is a continuation of the promises made by their self-titled EP, and for the most part, does not disappoint. | | 7 |  | Queensryche
American Soldier
A mild success considering the artistic turmoil Queensryche went through during the 2000's, "American Soldier" boasts some thoughtful ideas, but often middling execution prevents it from realizing its potential. | | 8 |  | Queensryche
Operation: Mindcrime II
A somewhat unnecessary sequel to one of metal's best albums. It is suggested you stick to the 1988 original. | | 9 |  | Queensryche
Hear in the Now Frontier
Queensryche begins to sign their creative death sentence with the fairly unsuccessful "Hear in the Now Frontier", featuring some tracks that sound like they belong in a Nirvana or Soundgarden record. Guess fortune and fame can only go so far in life. | | 10 |  | Queensryche
Tribe
Another failed release from Tate and Co., and an album that lacks punch. | | 11 |  | Queensryche
Take Cover
A pointless album, spawned only to generate cash flow, Queensryche continues down the bad path with a ill-advised cover album that's sure to generate backlash from both fans of both the band and their influences. | | 12 |  | Queensryche
Q2K
Earth to Geoff Tate, you got a Q2K problem, here! | | 13 |  | Queensryche
Dedicated to Chaos
One of the biggest failures in metal history, "Dedicated to Chaos" is the victim of everything that's wrong with the band at this point: egotistic/self-relential lyrics, artificial production, and a real lack of direction; a disastrous cocktail of dance-inspired pop and hard rock music cliches. Some reviewers said it was so bad they renounced their fandom, and even threatened to shoot people!! Long story shot, it's a terrible album that should not be heard by anyone. | |
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02.10.13 | they made one good album | JamieTwort
02.10.13 | ^lol, have you even heard Rage for Order? | demigod93
02.10.13 | i've never listened to queensryche | VermicideReloadead
02.10.13 | Until promised land they were excellent, then, you know the rest of the history. Anyways I still enjoy some tracks of Operation Mindcrime pt 2 and american soldier. | skoopy48
02.10.13 | But promised land was their 2nd best | ChopSuey
02.10.13 | I remember hearing 13............Ouch, my virgin ears | curseworship
02.10.13 | 3 great albums, 2 good ones, and 7 brutally terrible ones | ButtsweatAndTears
02.10.13 | Replace 2 with 3 and 4 with 5 then You've a pretty good list.... | laughingman22
02.10.13 | Mindcrime and Promised land are classics. Empire, Rage, S/T and warning are great. Everything else well..... | dannyboy89
02.10.13 | HINF is acceptable. I haven't bothered much with everything after that. One of my personal favourite bands. | Titan
02.11.13 | Warning at 6?
Damn | JamieTwort
02.11.13 | yeah Warning should definitely be above 5 imo. | YankeeDudel
02.17.13 | kingsrake |
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