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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Up to this point, Queensryche had nothing but a string of great albums, and Empire continues this combo. The progressive nature of Queensryche, as a Progressive Rock/Metal band, as definitely progressed. But this album also delivers a more commercial sound, and is packed with power ballads to the point where Queensryche can hardly be called a Metal band anymore - which is probably my only complaint about this album, as I'm personally more into a Heavier music. But worry not!!! This album has some really tight tunes.
Standout tracks include: "Best I Can", "The Thin Line" and the awesome "title track" and "Anybody Listening".
"Silent Lucidity", which is one of their most popular tracks, is good, but I could never get into it. Even though I enjoy Pink Floyd.
But there is no bad song on this album, and will without doubt please any fan of the band, who for some reason haven't bought this album.
Standout tracks include: "Best I Can", "The Thin Line" and the awesome "title track" and "Anybody Listening".
"Silent Lucidity", which is one of their most popular tracks, is good, but I could never get into it. Even though I enjoy Pink Floyd.
But there is no bad song on this album, and will without doubt please any fan of the band, who for some reason haven't bought this album.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A great follow up to mindcrime. The songs are just as stong but the album is very different. A must for rock fans cause this albums as alot of catchy riffs and Geoff Tate's vocals are as good as any other singer. If you don't have operation mindcrime i suggest you buy this cause it's one of the best albums ever!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Following up on the behemoth that was Operation Mindcrime was always going to be a challenge. To tackle the problem Queensryche veered away from a Mindcrime 2 sound and opted for a slicker more straight forward and less demanding radio friendly approach. Empire has it's gritty moments, say in the vitriolic title track or in the social commentary and pathos of Della Brown, but largely it is a rich sounding glossy cd, dripping in melody and sensuous production. Highlights are numerous - the evergreen Jet City Woman, which clearly takes the band back to its roots in Seattle, the aforementioned angst of the title track and the fragile and touching Silent Lucidity, which rightfully had a modicum of chart success at the time. On the negative side there is the stomach churning One and Only, a song for DeGarmo's wife I believe, which ranks amongst Queensryche's worst, and the misfiring and tired Hand On Heart.
Overall Empire is a very good Queensryche album - matched against lesser bands it stands as an outright classic. However, compared to its 2 immediate predecessors (Mindcrime and Rage) it replaces edginess and innovation with slickness and accessibility. Queensryche arguably never sounded like this again.
Overall Empire is a very good Queensryche album - matched against lesser bands it stands as an outright classic. However, compared to its 2 immediate predecessors (Mindcrime and Rage) it replaces edginess and innovation with slickness and accessibility. Queensryche arguably never sounded like this again.
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Pretty much 'perfect' service! Item arrived earlier than stated and in brand new condition. Also item plays perfectly well - 5 stars!
Published on 20 April 2009 by Mr. A. J. Sheppard
The best 'Ryche album by far
The best Ryche album, not merely because of its commercial success. The arrangements and lyrics show a maturity which they haven't managed to replicate before or after. Read more
Published on 1 July 2008 by Tg Hayes
Best of Queensyrche
Operation Mindcrime is often referred to as their best work, but this is easily better. The records are very different: this is leaning towards corporate rock (in a good way)... Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2007 by blueandwhite050505
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