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Though they rarely perform anything besides their distinctive original material, Seattle-based hard rockers Queensrÿche turn in a stellar set when they master the unexpected by putting their indelible sonic stamp on adventurous covers demonstrating far-reaching tastes and inspirations. From the O'Jays to opera--U2 to CSN&Y--and Black Sabbath to Broadway and more, TAKE COVER offers an all-new perspective on a riveting band best known for its signature virtuosity and intensely creative theatricality. Fresh off the critical and popular success of Operation Mindcrime II, the Mindcrime CD, DVD and tour and concert dates with Heaven And Hell, Queensrÿche cuts loose and delivers a unique treat that's as fun for fans as it is for them.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In a nut shell this work doesn't really add anything to the originals, which leaves you wondering what the point of it all is. Surprisingly the sacred ground of the Pink Floyd cover does add a Queensryche dimension to the original, which is worth listening to once or twice, and U2's 'Bullet the Blue Sky' is a lengthy treat thanks to Geoff's 'preacher' inspired extended rant. I think that the broad choice of cover material is intended to be eclectic but the straight forward take on them (be it with a slight metallic edge) and the diversity in styles results in the whole not really hanging together as a cohesive collection. Therefore this is a curiosity more than a necessity for the self respecting Queensryche fanatic, which is a shame as Queensryche could have put their unique blue print on a wide variety of material and made it, interestingly, their own.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I really enjoy this album. Read the other reviews and almost didn't buy this album. This album certainly shows the diverse musical inspirations, Floyd, Sting, Queen, Gabriel etc. All Are heavier than Queensryche normal style and I do feel the new versions do improve on some of the originals.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Quite a varied colection of covers, all given the QR stamp. Of all the tracks on offer, the Floyd and Sabbath covers are my personal favourites. There's everything on offer here, including a bit of opera.
The choices aren't as strange as they first appear. QR have done covers in the past, the one that immediately springs to mind is Scarborough Fair.
An interseting album that I'll probably dip into rather than play repeatedly.
The choices aren't as strange as they first appear. QR have done covers in the past, the one that immediately springs to mind is Scarborough Fair.
An interseting album that I'll probably dip into rather than play repeatedly.
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For people in 'the know' Queensryche are ledgendary. Albums such as Rage for Order, Mindcrime and Promised Land have earned them high critical aclaim and a great, loyal fanbase. Read more
Published on 14 April 2009 by Martin Slater
Queensryche NEED to take cover!!!
Last year I was enduring Root Canal Dental Treatment when they hit a nerve that hadn't been covered by the anaesthetic...I hadn't endured a pain like it in my life before!!! Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2008 by Mr. Ram Brook
One is left wondering why!
There have been good covers album recently - namely the stunning 'Twelve' by Patti Smith and the haunting 'Dylanesque' by Brian Ferry. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2008 by Mr. P. J. Morris
Incoming!!!
This is the third QR release this year. We've had the double live Mindcrime set. The "Sign Of The Times" best of, with bonus CD including unreleased tracks. And now this. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2007 by cosmetic punk
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