This whole album is a masterpiece. It should be listened to from start to finish. Geoff Tate has one of THE most amazing voices I have ever heard. Excellent reaction.
You will not find a band where the drums and bass work together as tight as these guys surrounded by awesome vocals and talented guitarists that can sing harmony. Awesome!
One of the absolute greatest concept metal records of all time. It's flawless. Queensryche is the pure definition of genius NOT being understood in its own time. This record should be in the Smithsonian....its concept and lyrics are more relevant than ever. Geoff is one of the greatest to sing Rock imo. Ever.
I was fortunate enough to see this album (Operation Mindcrime) performed live with actors portraying the various characters in the lyrics....just outstanding...one of the best concerts I have ever attended.
This song was number 1 on headbangers ball for six weeks when MTV still played videos. You need to listen to the entire Operation Mindcrime CD from beginning to end to understand this song though. It's a masterpiece so you wont mind.
@@carlgibbons5777 I agree. Mindcrime II gets a bad rap. It does have a number of solid songs on it and I liked the continuation of Nikki's story as he plots his revenge on Doctor X.
I'm 63 and I d remember this song... Great analysis, guys; you caught everything in the song and brought it out for inspection and discussion. Loved this, keep it up - you guys are gonna be BIG.🤘
Every song on this album just flows from one to another. The entire album is like listening to one long, fantastic song. Incredible, incomparable album.
I think every song on the album Empire are excellent, Geoff Tate is amazing and I am saying this as a 71 year old. I first heard them in 1994 and his voice mesmerized me. I still listen to them like Deep Purple everyone is great at all their instruments
Queensryche was always in the metal category back in the day. We played them multiple times daily here in Dallas on our rock stations. Queensryche shows always sold out. Their show was perfection
I saw my first concert in 1972 and my last concert in 1995. Hands down the best f**king concert I ever saw was Operation Mindcrime. 2nd row, dead center, Denver. Best Concert Ever. All these years later, I can still see and hear it in my mind. You guys, no matter how many videos you watch, it just doesn't capture how beautiful and amazing these guys were in concert and how hypnotizing it all was. Geoff Tate - there is no comparison. Keep listening, you'll love this album but holy shit -- live -- it was like nothing you've seen before and nothing you'll see again.
I was honored to see this tour with Metallica... The Justice tour . Queensryche and Metallica we're both labeled parental advisory albums at the time....... Imagine that.,.... Queensryche was soul so so underrated.... Forever in my heart
You guys might know this already, but just in case you do not. This song is the last song on the Operation: Mindcrime album, , which is a concept album (so the lyrics might seem out of place without knowledge of the complete story). I consider this to be one of the best concept albums of the 80's and the story is still relevant to our world today. When you get a chance, the three of you should give the whole album a listen (on your own time if you want), just make sure to have the lyrics close by and sit back and enjoy.
YES, I concur! Best concept album ever! But there will be a lot for you guys to talk about, story-wise. Give it several listens, it gets better and better. Not everything is spelled out, but there are plenty of clues lyrically, and the music is awesome! One of the things QR is very good at doing is writing the music to fit, and support, the lyrical content. There's an especially cool thing they did (whether purposely or just intuitively) with the music for " THE MISSION"(same album). I think a discussion on your show after hearing the album would be cool, with clips perhaps. NOTE:. The ending was truncated for this video, it's actually longer and more awesome. I'd recommend the live performance for the most intense ending. However, on the album version there is a small silence at the end followed by three final words from Nikki, the main character. Really good. it brings the album and story full circle...which you'll understand when you hear the whole thing. 😜 Yes, drums should be louder!! Always! (Drums are my fav instrument). You really picked up on something I noticed with QR. They don't do a lot of showing off. They play what the song NEEDS. They do capture pain and angst in the music, when that's called for (like in The Mission from same album). That's one of the many things I love about them. They are a cohesive unit, telling a story with music and lyrics. And not just individual players doing their thing. They are known for their twin guitar parts, which I love. There's a killer guitar solo by Michael in "Speak" ( from same album) you might enjoy too! I was not aware of QR at ALL until I saw their video for "Anybody Listening?" (on MTV) from their FOURTH release, Empire!! Never heard of them before that! This was 1990-ish. So, I don't think they got much mainstream airplay at all back then. Such a shame! They don't fit the mold in many ways. I love that! I've been checking you guys daily since you did Take Hold of the Flame. SO satisfying to see you guys do this one! I love your comments about the music, lyrics, vocals, etc! Thanks so much! Looking forward to more!
Most underrated band ever in my opinion, They were so awesome live with Geoff Tate. Softer side ballet from them is Silent Lucidity, Empire is another great song
They got a lot of radio time when their album "Empire" came out. Still, Operation mind crime is a must to listen to start to finish. Could be an amazing reaction video or you to contemplate doing??? The "Rage for Order" album was great in my opinion as well. A little darker but damn.. Very good
YES, I know this album like the back of my hand. When it came out it was the most EPIC thing my sister and I had ever heard! And we were obsessed w Geoff Tate! I have an all new appreciation now, I didn't know what prog metal was back then... They're just all amazing musicians! Thanks for reacting to this, it deserves a comeback. 🤘😠🤘🔥💜
Once you get past Geoff's vocals then you can truly experience the greatness of this band.. and yes the hype from 80s material is what happened, but I would like to say all their material they have done with this line-up is true greatness.. and yes I said it..GREATNESS.🤘
I was lucky enough to see Queensryche a few times in my life and they are a band that are just as amazing live as they are on their albums. This was a concept album and was awesome to see as a live show.
It's always interesting to see people react to a band I consider to be, hands down, the best bend ever. Listen to Mindcrime from start to finish, in order. It holds up all these years later. Geoff continues to tour and sounds just as good today. Mindcrime & Empire was played constantly on the radio.
One of my favorite concerts- they did the album in its entirety with the “movie/video” behind the band and it was amazing. Hard to get the story piecemeal, but it’s worth the time to listen to the whole album for the full effect!
I'm in my 50's n it is so cool seeing younger guys discover gems from the 80s-90s. I was a huge fan of QR in high school, Desert Storm (a friend sent me a copy of "Empire" there), and early 90s. When I was stationed in Tucson, a friend knew a dj n got us backstage passes to meet them when they were selling out 20K arenas. They were so gracious backstage. This was on "Promised Land" tour and my wife n I sat at a table on stage for one of the songs they were recreating a 60s jazz club vibe. We were so close to the band I could hear them acoustically strumming strings. Unforgettable n I have the gtr picks n autographed copy of the CD. Operation Mindcrime is an exceptional concept album n the 3 vids they released for the album will make more sense if you listen to the whole album. Like many bands, they had personal issues. Chris DeGarmo (guitar/writer), Geoff Tate (singer) n recently Scott Rockenfield (drummer) are not part of the band. Current lineup makes cool tunes but not what they made up to "Promised Land". ****so listen to Operation Mind Crime or watch Live Crime". Its a masterpiece up there with Pink Floyd's the wall.
There was Smokin in the Boys Room and Girls Girls Girls songs at this time............Then THIS and it blew our minds for eternity, even Queensryche could not outdo it no matter how hard they tried. Its a MASTERPIECE
Yeah, the whole album. Spreading the Disease is great if I had to pick a next one. So glad you guys are highlighting this group; prog metal wouldn't be the same without this record ! 💥🔥🤘😠🤘🔥💥
I have to listen to this album complete often. Very solid, fun songs, lyrics that can transcend the time they were written. Mus8c that shreds, vocals.... Great stuff. Recommend the full album for sure. Keep listening to great stuff from the past guys.
Queensryche did achieve some airplay in their earlier years on rock stations with the help of MTV rotations of "Queen Of The Reich" and "The Lady Wore Black" from their initial EP. Their first full length album didn't get as much airplay with the exception of "Take Hold Of The Flame". Their second garnered them a top 100 hit with "Gonna Get Close To You" which personally, I feel was one of the worst songs on it. "Walk In The Shadows" and "Chemical Youth" got some airplay. Both these disc went gold, so there was a following( me included). Then came Operation:Mindcrime and this disc blew up for them. Several songs from the album were played on rock radio and at least a few had videos on MTV. First Platinum disc for the band. They really made the mainstream with the next disc, the US 3x platinum selling Empire, on the strength of their #1 single "Silent Lucidity". After one more platinum album, main co-writer Chris DeGarmo left the band and the music suffered for it. They still had some good stuff but harder rock fans were turned off by a more mellow(overall) sound led by singer Geoff Tate's writing style. To make an even longer story short. The band did what bands do, implode. Tate was fired, law suits flew and the band eventually re-formed with a new singer and a new attitude. Back is the edgier, original QR sound. The disc put out by this version of QR is very good three albums in.
Their breakthrough album for mainstream is called “Empire “ it’s comparable to Metallica’s black album it was released in 1990 and it received a ton of airplay
I don't throw the whole "masterpiece" title around often, but this album really is. From start to finish it is just a brilliant album. do yourself a favor and listen to the whole thing. Suite Sister Mary will evoke every emotion you have.
She's based on a real person, a Dutch prostitute who was strung out, carrying this frayed teddy bear and they thought it was so sad. So they turned her into Sister Mary. "On the alter of sacrifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!" Spreading the Disease is probably my favorite, Geoff just kills it. 🤘💜
Album sales for Mindcrime really took off because MTV came into being and Queensryche got a lot of play...the lead guitarist Chris DeGarmo (wearing hat) and Geoff Tate are the main song writers and also the 2nd guitarist helped write songs Little side fact, Chris DeGarmo eventually followed his second dream to be an airline pilot and I believe that is what he does to this day, for which airline I do not know
If you want to hear more of the song, live they played an outro to the entire album that was 🔥 You can watch it on RUclips (Operation:Livecrime was the name of the official live show release). You should review the whole album and don't pass on watching the live show. That headlining arena tour in 1991(The Building Empires Tour) was one of the first to utilize film that the band played in sync with and made the Operation: Mindcrime album interactive with the audience. It was the best live performance of any band or theater presentation I've ever seen in my life.
Empire and Silent Lucidity, off of the follow-up to Operation: Mindcrime, both got a ton of radio airplay, with Silent Lucidity winning an MTV Video Award. They had other hits as well, but as others have said, Operation: Mindcrime needs to be listened to in it's entirety....preferably while following along with the lyrics. It is a flawless masterpiece and among the greatest records ever made IMO.
You guys did a very great job reacting to a very awesome group, I hope you react to more 1984 songs from Them in Tokyo concert, Queen of the riche We'll definitely rock you out Please do this song!
I agree 👍 100 PERCENT bro Geoff wrote every song on operation mind crime. Chris D. Wrote the song the mission I saw them live blew me away 😮. You guys have to play more.. Thanks 👍
Obligatory "I hate how accurate this still is" (Picture Dr. X's cult number in the millions). Brilliant reaction to the best song on the best record ever made!
Thanks for the reaction. This is when you're at your best when none have heard or remember the song. My favorite songs all reside in the first release EP and first four full albums. The Lady Wore Black is my go to from the EP. You've already done Take Hold of the Flame from The Warning. Rage for Order as an entire album is a bit different for them. Walk in the Shadows is the best representation of what you would expect. Mindcrime. Start to finish. My favorite. I could offer up individual songs, but you really should consume it in its entirety. Empire was probably their most commercially successful album off the popularity of Silent Lucidity, which I personally can't stand. But Jet City Woman and Another Rainy Night are great songs.
I feel exactly the same about Empire - people always request Silent Lucidity and I'm like, that's not them at all! Don't let that be your first impression! Mindcrime was them at their absolute best, before the record label butted in. I always suggest Spreading the Disease first because it rocks so hard - did he just say Def Leppard? Lmao I love DF but they're nowhere near dark enough... 🤘😠🤘💜
Just my opinion but Rage for Order is full of amazing songs with only 2 that I think are meh. My favorite on it is London, followed closely by I Dream in Infrared and Screaming in Digital.
Technically it's called "Progressive Metal", Also I seen these guys preform in Dayton, Ohio at the Hara arena with Metallica And Justice for All concert, in 1989, and it was one of the best and memorable concerts that I have ever seen performed by "Geoff Tate's Queensryche", and it was the best Operation Mindcrime concert that I've seen ever performed by the Band. Geoff Tate was in his Prime at the time as great singer, and he fricking blew the roof off the arena because of his powerful vocals.
At first I thought this was going to be a hard rock version of "Eyes of a Stranger" by the Payolas - released in 1982. Those "Eyes" from the Payolas would be good for you to look at - and listen to - and do a reaction to. This Queensrÿche song of the same name is also very cool. Good singing voice on the part of the lead singer.
Their next album, Empire, received massive radio play. I'd listen to these songs in this order... Empire Jet City Woman Silent Lucidity When you do Empire, I recommend my lyric video (shameless plug) for all lyrics AND speech in the song. Or if you watch the video, have the lyrics pulled up. The music is powerful, but the lyrics are even more so.
"Too bad, people say / What's wrong with the kids today - I tell you right now, they've got nothing to lose / They're building EMPIREs" - I think you guys will really like this one
Once Empire came out after this they were all over the radio. Jet City Woman, Another Rainy Night, Empire, and Silent Lucidity was huge!! Queensryche has just incredible music on every release but Mindcrime and Empire are their biggest
Thank you guys for all the fine songs, enjoy your views on the songs you review and look forward to your new stuff. Would recommend Silent Lucidity by Queensryche as well.
Operation Mindcrime was a perfect masterpiece. Their biggest hit was Silent Lucidity off their next album Empire. The Empire album was their biggest commercial success.
The album is great and so is the video compilation called Queensrÿche: Video Mindcrime. Maybe you guys could react to Danzig:Mother. Keep up the good work and keep those reactions coming.
You guys should check it the whole Operation Livecrime video concert. Until nowadays its one of the best live performances of any progressive band. Geoff was on fire every single night on the tour.
Their only mainstream songs are "Silent Lucidity" and "Jet City Woman". Queensryche isn't a "punch you in the face" type band but their music is a progressive Rock type vibe. They're very good at moody, dramatic songs. At least the old Queensrÿche was (this is part of their classic catalogue. "Empire" wasn't a bad album. They went a little more commercial on it but still maintained their vibe); I don't know about now. You should react to "Best I Can", the opener on "Empire." Great song.
I saw Queensryche on this tour in 1988 opening for Metallica on the "And Justice for All" tour. Maybe the top show of my life. On Queensryche's next album they were now headlining arenas and I saw them with Suicidal Tendencies opening (another amazing show). Think I've seen them 5 times all together. There are some great songs on their first 2 albums you will want to check out as well. BTW, check out "Revolution Calling" from Mindcrime as the lyrics are SO RELEVANT TODAY. P.S. This band didn't get lost as far as enjoying mainstream success. They were all over MTv in the late 80s/early 90s (pre-internet and when we only had like 30-50 cable channels). People were aware of them.
I don't care what anyone says; this IS the Greatest Album ever recorded and must be listened to start to finish, uninterrupted.
FUCK YEAH, to each his own, who cares what they say! I got completely lost in it when it came out. 🤘😠🤘💥💥
Agreed 1000%!!!
Fully agree
A masterpiece!
Big facts.
I love that people are still discovering Queensryche. Geoff is just UNREAL. My favorite vocalist for 35 years!
The best
This whole album is a masterpiece. It should be listened to from start to finish. Geoff Tate has one of THE most amazing voices I have ever heard. Excellent reaction.
The Operation: Mindcrime album is the epitome of a band firing on all cylinders. A must-listen.
For sure a great band
And it was a twelve cylinder
You will not find a band where the drums and bass work together as tight as these guys surrounded by awesome vocals and talented guitarists that can sing harmony. Awesome!
You nailed it with that assessment a lot of talent in that band
For sure when me and several friends went to see Metallica and they opened we were all queensryche fans after that
One of the absolute greatest concept metal records of all time. It's flawless.
Queensryche is the pure definition of genius NOT being understood in its own time.
This record should be in the Smithsonian....its concept and lyrics are more relevant than ever. Geoff is one of the greatest to sing Rock imo. Ever.
Geoff Tate with his 5 octave voice...always a great listen!! Love Queensryche!!
"Revolution Calling" has to be next. The lyrics are still relevant today.
I love Empire! Amazing....
I was fortunate enough to see this album (Operation Mindcrime) performed live with actors portraying the various characters in the lyrics....just outstanding...one of the best concerts I have ever attended.
'I remember now. I remember how it started. I can't remember yesterday. I just remember doing what they told me..."
The studio version is longer. The duel guitars of Michael Wilton and Chris DeGarmo outro is a beast.
Yep, so much missing and cut out in this one....
It's such a cool guitar outro
This song was number 1 on headbangers ball for six weeks when MTV still played videos. You need to listen to the entire Operation Mindcrime CD from beginning to end to understand this song though. It's a masterpiece so you wont mind.
Can't go wrong with Queensryche, so many great songs. One More Time is another great one as well as Empire.
Never ever would you get bored of this album. What a band.
Entire album so good that it is difficult to actually have a favorite song, each chapter of the album a masterpiece.
One of the greatest albums ever made. Start to finish not a bad song on it
You can skip Mindcrime II though 😎
Mindcrime 2 has plenty of good songs on it. It gets a bad rap because of its title. Fans try to compare it to Mindcrime.
Mindcrime 2 is a bit hard to get into but it's kind of cool in it's own right. I like "I'm American" , "The Hands" and maybe a couple others.
@@Ilikeryche Agree with your songs, but Re-arrange You is the best song on the record IMO. Also love Hostage and Fear City Slide.
@@carlgibbons5777 I agree. Mindcrime II gets a bad rap. It does have a number of solid songs on it and I liked the continuation of Nikki's story as he plots his revenge on Doctor X.
I agree with you on Mindcrime II...don't know what happened there!
They were their own... Absolute singular sound and feel..... They were part of what made metal great
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One of my favorite bands of all-time. This album is a top ten classic. I would love a full album reaction 💀💀
I saw this band twice when the original singer was in the band. Damn it was awesome.
I'm 63 and I d remember this song... Great analysis, guys; you caught everything in the song and brought it out for inspection and discussion. Loved this, keep it up - you guys are gonna be BIG.🤘
Many of There songs are epic the band way ahead of there time there music never gets old, a lot of talent in this band.
this song is mindblowingly good
Every song on this album just flows from one to another. The entire album is like listening to one long, fantastic song. Incredible, incomparable album.
To appreciate the song to the fullest, you seriously need to hear the album from beginning to end. Every song kicks ass.
I think every song on the album Empire are excellent, Geoff Tate is amazing and I am saying this as a 71 year old. I first heard them in 1994 and his voice mesmerized me. I still listen to them like Deep Purple everyone is great at all their instruments
Queensryche was always in the metal category back in the day. We played them multiple times daily here in Dallas on our rock stations. Queensryche shows always sold out. Their show was perfection
My favorite song!!! Geoff’s voice!! 😍😍😍
That whole album Operation Mindcrime is one Long Dramatic Story, that you need to listen to from beginning to end🤘
I saw my first concert in 1972 and my last concert in 1995. Hands down the best f**king concert I ever saw was Operation Mindcrime. 2nd row, dead center, Denver. Best Concert Ever. All these years later, I can still see and hear it in my mind. You guys, no matter how many videos you watch, it just doesn't capture how beautiful and amazing these guys were in concert and how hypnotizing it all was. Geoff Tate - there is no comparison. Keep listening, you'll love this album but holy shit -- live -- it was like nothing you've seen before and nothing you'll see again.
I was honored to see this tour with Metallica... The Justice tour .
Queensryche and Metallica we're both labeled parental advisory albums at the time.......
Imagine that.,....
Queensryche was soul so so underrated.... Forever in my heart
I 1oo percent agree amazing concert by no Way an opening band but i was glad they were best 16.50 I spent
You guys might know this already, but just in case you do not. This song is the last song on the Operation: Mindcrime album, , which is a concept album (so the lyrics might seem out of place without knowledge of the complete story). I consider this to be one of the best concept albums of the 80's and the story is still relevant to our world today. When you get a chance, the three of you should give the whole album a listen (on your own time if you want), just make sure to have the lyrics close by and sit back and enjoy.
YES, I concur! Best concept album ever! But there will be a lot for you guys to talk about, story-wise. Give it several listens, it gets better and better. Not everything is spelled out, but there are plenty of clues lyrically, and the music is awesome!
One of the things QR is very good at doing is writing the music to fit, and support, the lyrical content.
There's an especially cool thing they did (whether purposely or just intuitively) with the music for " THE MISSION"(same album).
I think a discussion on your show after hearing the album would be cool, with clips perhaps.
NOTE:. The ending was truncated for this video, it's actually longer and more awesome. I'd recommend the live performance for the most intense ending. However, on the album version there is a small silence at the end followed by three final words from Nikki, the main character. Really good. it brings the album and story full circle...which you'll understand when you hear the whole thing. 😜
Yes, drums should be louder!! Always! (Drums are my fav instrument).
You really picked up on something I noticed with QR. They don't do a lot of showing off. They play what the song NEEDS. They do capture pain and angst in the music, when that's called for (like in The Mission from same album). That's one of the many things I love about them. They are a cohesive unit, telling a story with music and lyrics. And not just individual players doing their thing. They are known for their twin guitar parts, which I love.
There's a killer guitar solo by Michael in "Speak" ( from same album) you might enjoy too!
I was not aware of QR at ALL until I saw their video for "Anybody Listening?" (on MTV) from their FOURTH release, Empire!! Never heard of them before that! This was 1990-ish. So, I don't think they got much mainstream airplay at all back then. Such a shame! They don't fit the mold in many ways. I love that!
I've been checking you guys daily since you did Take Hold of the Flame. SO satisfying to see you guys do this one! I love your comments about the music, lyrics, vocals, etc! Thanks so much! Looking forward to more!
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Whoa! 2112 will never be surpassed.
Ummm buddy....no it's not!
Amen👍
OMG Hometown heroes! This whole album is burned onto my brain !! FUCK YEAH! Spreading the Disease is one of my favorites but they're all epic! 🤘😠🤘
Most underrated band ever in my opinion, They were so awesome live with Geoff Tate. Softer side ballet from them is Silent Lucidity, Empire is another great song
An amazing, timeless, classic concept album
You three are on The Road to Madness! Buckle up! Thanks for more Ryche N Roll! 🤘
Seeing this live...from the 2nd row... is forever etched into my brain. Simply amazing.
Roads to Madness would be an amazing song to show off their prog side and more of Geoff's vocals. Its from their 1983 album Warning.
Bassist Eddie Jackson and Guitarist Michael Wilton (The one without the hat) Are the only original members left in Queensryche.
They got a lot of radio time when their album "Empire" came out. Still, Operation mind crime is a must to listen to start to finish. Could be an amazing reaction video or you to contemplate doing???
The "Rage for Order" album was great in my opinion as well. A little darker but damn.. Very good
YES, I know this album like the back of my hand. When it came out it was the most EPIC thing my sister and I had ever heard! And we were obsessed w Geoff Tate! I have an all new appreciation now, I didn't know what prog metal was back then... They're just all amazing musicians! Thanks for reacting to this, it deserves a comeback. 🤘😠🤘🔥💜
Once you get past Geoff's vocals then you can truly experience the greatness of this band.. and yes the hype from 80s material is what happened, but I would like to say all their material they have done with this line-up is true greatness.. and yes I said it..GREATNESS.🤘
I have an uncle who watched him live and as you guys know….he sounds awesome live. Not just done in the studio…..a for real genuine voice. Awesome
I was lucky enough to see Queensryche a few times in my life and they are a band that are just as amazing live as they are on their albums. This was a concept album and was awesome to see as a live show.
Operation Mind Crimes is a great album to listen to all the way through and it is even better when you learn the story of the album.
It's always interesting to see people react to a band I consider to be, hands down, the best bend ever. Listen to Mindcrime from start to finish, in order. It holds up all these years later. Geoff continues to tour and sounds just as good today. Mindcrime & Empire was played constantly on the radio.
“ Jet City Woman” is a winner by them…
One of my favorite concerts- they did the album in its entirety with the “movie/video” behind the band and it was amazing. Hard to get the story piecemeal, but it’s worth the time to listen to the whole album for the full effect!
Queensryche 1 of my #1 bands ever
I'm in my 50's n it is so cool seeing younger guys discover gems from the 80s-90s. I was a huge fan of QR in high school, Desert Storm (a friend sent me a copy of "Empire" there), and early 90s. When I was stationed in Tucson, a friend knew a dj n got us backstage passes to meet them when they were selling out 20K arenas. They were so gracious backstage. This was on "Promised Land" tour and my wife n I sat at a table on stage for one of the songs they were recreating a 60s jazz club vibe. We were so close to the band I could hear them acoustically strumming strings. Unforgettable n I have the gtr picks n autographed copy of the CD. Operation Mindcrime is an exceptional concept album n the 3 vids they released for the album will make more sense if you listen to the whole album.
Like many bands, they had personal issues. Chris DeGarmo (guitar/writer), Geoff Tate (singer) n recently Scott Rockenfield (drummer) are not part of the band. Current lineup makes cool tunes but not what they made up to "Promised Land".
****so listen to Operation Mind Crime or watch Live Crime". Its a masterpiece up there with Pink Floyd's the wall.
There was Smokin in the Boys Room and Girls Girls Girls songs at this time............Then THIS and it blew our minds for eternity, even Queensryche could not outdo it no matter how hard they tried. Its a MASTERPIECE
Yeah, the whole album. Spreading the Disease is great if I had to pick a next one. So glad you guys are highlighting this group; prog metal wouldn't be the same without this record !
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Here's a link to a live version:
ruclips.net/video/R7xtYIJgPjg/видео.html
Spreading the disease is an absolute banger, as the kids would say. I got this on cassette I listened to it on stop for weeks. I still listen ofter.
I have to listen to this album complete often. Very solid, fun songs, lyrics that can transcend the time they were written. Mus8c that shreds, vocals.... Great stuff. Recommend the full album for sure. Keep listening to great stuff from the past guys.
Queensryche did achieve some airplay in their earlier years on rock stations with the help of MTV rotations of "Queen Of The Reich" and "The Lady Wore Black" from their initial EP. Their first full length album didn't get as much airplay with the exception of "Take Hold Of The Flame". Their second garnered them a top 100 hit with "Gonna Get Close To You" which personally, I feel was one of the worst songs on it. "Walk In The Shadows" and "Chemical Youth" got some airplay. Both these disc went gold, so there was a following( me included). Then came Operation:Mindcrime and this disc blew up for them. Several songs from the album were played on rock radio and at least a few had videos on MTV. First Platinum disc for the band. They really made the mainstream with the next disc, the US 3x platinum selling Empire, on the strength of their #1 single "Silent Lucidity". After one more platinum album, main co-writer Chris DeGarmo left the band and the music suffered for it. They still had some good stuff but harder rock fans were turned off by a more mellow(overall) sound led by singer Geoff Tate's writing style. To make an even longer story short. The band did what bands do, implode. Tate was fired, law suits flew and the band eventually re-formed with a new singer and a new attitude. Back is the edgier, original QR sound. The disc put out by this version of QR is very good three albums in.
Summed up the career for QR very well!
Operation Livecrime is fantastic. I saw this tour and it was phenomenal. Sounded like the studio version with more energy.
They were mainstream with the "Empire" album in the 90's. The ballad "Silent Lucidity" was a hit back then.
It was huge, and it wasn't even the best power ballad on that album. 😉
You really do have to listen to the whole album to appreciate how each track fits together to create one complete experience.
Their actual first album was an EP that got them signed. Listen to Queen of the Reich...amazing!!!
Their breakthrough album for mainstream is called “Empire “ it’s comparable to Metallica’s black album it was released in 1990 and it received a ton of airplay
One of the few albums I own on every format - vinyl, cassette, cd, vhs, and dvd.
I saw this tour in '91 in Dallas. The best show ever!
The undisputed best album ever!
“You have to listen to silent lucidity if you want his full range”.
The best rock vocalist non gratis
I don't throw the whole "masterpiece" title around often, but this album really is. From start to finish it is just a brilliant album. do yourself a favor and listen to the whole thing. Suite Sister Mary will evoke every emotion you have.
She's based on a real person, a Dutch prostitute who was strung out, carrying this frayed teddy bear and they thought it was so sad. So they turned her into Sister Mary. "On the alter of sacrifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!" Spreading the Disease is probably my favorite, Geoff just kills it.
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@@jenx4115 I'm not even a super huge Queensryche fan, but I just adore this album. It's definitely in my top favorite albums ever list.
"Kill her"
"Kill Mary?!?"
" She's a risk. And get the priest as well"
Such a chilling exchange, really set the tone for the song.
Album sales for Mindcrime really took off because MTV came into being and Queensryche got a lot of play...the lead guitarist Chris DeGarmo (wearing hat) and Geoff Tate are the main song writers and also the 2nd guitarist helped write songs
Little side fact, Chris DeGarmo eventually followed his second dream to be an airline pilot and I believe that is what he does to this day, for which airline I do not know
He's actually a corporate pilot.
No fucking way, dude. I didn't know that - good for him, imagine living two of your lifelong dreams! 🤘💥
@@jenx4115 lol...really though....I'm desperately trying to live one
If you want to hear more of the song, live they played an outro to the entire album that was 🔥 You can watch it on RUclips (Operation:Livecrime was the name of the official live show release). You should review the whole album and don't pass on watching the live show. That headlining arena tour in 1991(The Building Empires Tour) was one of the first to utilize film that the band played in sync with and made the Operation: Mindcrime album interactive with the audience. It was the best live performance of any band or theater presentation I've ever seen in my life.
The greatest metal album ever 🤜
This song connected the dots from all the other songs.
Yes. It is good to know the full album.
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Empire and Silent Lucidity, off of the follow-up to Operation: Mindcrime, both got a ton of radio airplay, with Silent Lucidity winning an MTV Video Award. They had other hits as well, but as others have said, Operation: Mindcrime needs to be listened to in it's entirety....preferably while following along with the lyrics. It is a flawless masterpiece and among the greatest records ever made IMO.
If you guys do a full album reaction, I suggest you also check out the full Live Crime video. Flawless live show!
Queensryche 81- 91 was beyond anything else
You guys did a very great job reacting to a very awesome group, I hope you react to more 1984 songs from Them in Tokyo concert, Queen of the riche We'll definitely rock you out Please do this song!
OPERATION LIVECRIME! is phenomenal…
I agree. Fantastic voice. Love the guitars. Whole album is dope. I brought the record. Sounds even better.
I agree 👍 100 PERCENT bro Geoff wrote every song on operation mind crime. Chris D. Wrote the song the mission I saw them live blew me away 😮. You guys have to play more.. Thanks 👍
Dude can sing……really really sing. Dang
Obligatory "I hate how accurate this still is" (Picture Dr. X's cult number in the millions). Brilliant reaction to the best song on the best record ever made!
Thanks for the reaction. This is when you're at your best when none have heard or remember the song.
My favorite songs all reside in the first release EP and first four full albums.
The Lady Wore Black is my go to from the EP.
You've already done Take Hold of the Flame from The Warning.
Rage for Order as an entire album is a bit different for them. Walk in the Shadows is the best representation of what you would expect.
Mindcrime. Start to finish. My favorite. I could offer up individual songs, but you really should consume it in its entirety.
Empire was probably their most commercially successful album off the popularity of Silent Lucidity, which I personally can't stand. But Jet City Woman and Another Rainy Night are great songs.
I feel exactly the same about Empire - people always request Silent Lucidity and I'm like, that's not them at all! Don't let that be your first impression!
Mindcrime was them at their absolute best, before the record label butted in. I always suggest Spreading the Disease first because it rocks so hard - did he just say Def Leppard? Lmao I love DF but they're nowhere near dark enough...
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Just my opinion but Rage for Order is full of amazing songs with only 2 that I think are meh. My favorite on it is London, followed closely by I Dream in Infrared and Screaming in Digital.
Technically it's called "Progressive Metal", Also I seen these guys preform in Dayton, Ohio at the Hara arena with Metallica And Justice for All concert, in 1989, and it was one of the best and memorable concerts that I have ever seen performed by "Geoff Tate's Queensryche", and it was the best Operation Mindcrime concert that I've seen ever performed by the Band.
Geoff Tate was in his Prime at the time as great singer, and he fricking blew the roof off the arena because of his powerful vocals.
At first I thought this was going to be a hard rock version of "Eyes of a Stranger" by the Payolas - released in 1982. Those "Eyes" from the Payolas would be good for you to look at - and listen to - and do a reaction to. This Queensrÿche song of the same name is also very cool. Good singing voice on the part of the lead singer.
Scott Rockenfield puts on a drum clinic in this song!
That was supposed to keep going, and then a voice saying...REVOLUTION!
You need to hear the whole album absolute classic always in my top 5 albums of all time
Their next album, Empire, received massive radio play. I'd listen to these songs in this order...
Empire
Jet City Woman
Silent Lucidity
When you do Empire, I recommend my lyric video (shameless plug) for all lyrics AND speech in the song. Or if you watch the video, have the lyrics pulled up. The music is powerful, but the lyrics are even more so.
"Too bad, people say / What's wrong with the kids today - I tell you right now, they've got nothing to lose / They're building EMPIREs" - I think you guys will really like this one
Once Empire came out after this they were all over the radio. Jet City Woman, Another Rainy Night, Empire, and Silent Lucidity was huge!! Queensryche has just incredible music on every release but Mindcrime and Empire are their biggest
I was so into them in this period. I was young but man you can’t get much better then this band in their prime
Have to agree with you is a master piece
Thank you guys for all the fine songs, enjoy your views on the songs you review and look forward to your new stuff. Would recommend Silent Lucidity by Queensryche as well.
Operation Mindcrime was a perfect masterpiece. Their biggest hit was Silent Lucidity off their next album Empire. The Empire album was their biggest commercial success.
Super fab reaction!
Empire is a great storytelling tune
Very relevant today ✌️🎶
The empty hallways in the background (symbolism).
You have to see the live version.
Empire! Is Anybody Listening .......... think for yourself and feel the walls become sand beneath your feet.
I will remember live on mtv
The album is great and so is the video compilation called Queensrÿche: Video Mindcrime. Maybe you guys could react to Danzig:Mother. Keep up the good work and keep those reactions coming.
Straight jacket memories,sedative highs!
I grew up with the original members, sort of (they were from neighboring towns and we went to the same parties).
You guys should check it the whole Operation Livecrime video concert. Until nowadays its one of the best live performances of any progressive band. Geoff was on fire every single night on the tour.
Their only mainstream songs are "Silent Lucidity" and "Jet City Woman". Queensryche isn't a "punch you in the face" type band but their music is a progressive Rock type vibe. They're very good at moody, dramatic songs. At least the old Queensrÿche was (this is part of their classic catalogue. "Empire" wasn't a bad album. They went a little more commercial on it but still maintained their vibe); I don't know about now. You should react to "Best I Can", the opener on "Empire." Great song.
I saw Queensryche on this tour in 1988 opening for Metallica on the "And Justice for All" tour. Maybe the top show of my life. On Queensryche's next album they were now headlining arenas and I saw them with Suicidal Tendencies opening (another amazing show). Think I've seen them 5 times all together. There are some great songs on their first 2 albums you will want to check out as well. BTW, check out "Revolution Calling" from Mindcrime as the lyrics are SO RELEVANT TODAY. P.S. This band didn't get lost as far as enjoying mainstream success. They were all over MTv in the late 80s/early 90s (pre-internet and when we only had like 30-50 cable channels). People were aware of them.
I Don't Believe in Love should be next from same album, guys.
The song in the album does not end like that. It has just enough more to give closure to an epic album