Greatest Hits (CD)

Formed in the early 1980s, Queensryche started their career sounding much like a junior version of Iron Maiden or Judas Priest. However, by the mid-'80s, the Seattle-based metal band had begun to form its own musical identity, culminating in 1988's OPERATION: MINDCRIME, a sprawling cinematic concept album that received widespread acclaim and led to international success. The group's follow-up, EMPIRE, featured catchy melodies and more straightforward songwriting, showcasing the vocals of frontman Geoff Tate and leading to an even wider audience, thanks in no little part to the unlikely top 10 hit lullaby "Silent Lucidity." In the late 1990s, Queensryche experienced a bit of a slump, largely due the departure of founding guitarist Chris DeGarmo, but in 2003, DeGarmo returned to record TRIBE.

• Category:  Music  »  Hard Rock & Metal  »  General/Heavy Metal
• Format: CD   Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
• Release Date: June 27, 2000
• Label: EMI Records (USA)
• UPC: 724384942229
• WAPI (Tower ID): 105788269
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #7254 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
• #220 in Hard Rock & Metal (See Top 100 Hard Rock & Metal Bestsellers)
• #145 in General/Heavy Metal (See Top 100 General/Heavy Metal Bestsellers)

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Queensryche: Geoff Tate (vocals); Chris DeGarmo, Michael Wilton (guitar); Eddie Jackson (bass); Scott Rockenfield (drums).

Producers: James Guthrie, Niel Kernon, Peter Collins, James Barton.

Compilation producers: David Brown, Cheryl Pawelski.

Includes liner notes by Paul Sutter.

Digitally remastered by Evren Goknar (2000, Capitol Studios).

While popular music trends cycle endlessly, Queensryche has remained a vital force in progressive hard rock music. The band's 20-year musical legacy is explored on GREATEST HITS.

There were numerous comparisons to Iron Maiden when Queensryche released its debut EP, and "Queen of the Reich" is evidence that these weren't entirely baseless. "The Lady Wore Black" hints at what was to become the band's trademark sound--describing it as powerfully emotional is an understatement--while the guitar and vocal harmony-driven "Walk in the Shadows" showcases the impressive multi-octave vocal range of frontman Geoff Tate. Unquestionably the defining moment of the band's career, the concept album OPERATION: MINDCRIME featured landmark songwriting, including "I Don't Believe in Love" and "Eyes of a Stranger." Queensryche reached an even wider audience with "Jet City Woman" and "Empire," and got to Number 9 on Billboard with the orchestral, Pink Floyd-influenced "Silent Lucidity." Included from the HEAR IN THE NOW FRONTIER sessions is the mid-tempo "Chasing Blue Skies," while a majestic, full band version of "Someone Else?" rounds out this essential collection.

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