The Warning - Queensryche

Queensryche's debut album, The Warning came fresh off of the successful self titled EP and as expected the band didn't disappoint. Fronted with some cool and now pleasingly retro sleeve artwork, the band shared some of their style with the early Iron Maiden sound, but were easily distinguished by Geoff Tate's souring and high pitched vocal, which was more often than not beefed up with some solid backing vocals. The content within follows a fairly familiar pattern, with plenty of room left for guitar solos and of course the classic 80's 'eco' effect on the drums, and in fairness the producers did a great job of the overall sound. Fans of Queensryche will recognise the trademark ...

Hear In The Now Frontier - Queensryche

The much publicized and much criticized 'change of direction' in the bands sound and approach brought about the neatly titled Hear In The Now Frontier album, which had a much more mainstream and melodic rock edge to it. In my mind, a nice change of pace delivered with fantastic production; in others minds a failed attempt at a ...

Empire - Queensryche

Many people were left feeling a little disappointed after the release of Empire, but to be honest any 'disappointment' is always both amplified and blown out of proportion in a follow up to a desert island album. And was I one of them? Perhaps I was because Empire has never quite grabbed me like the previous Mindcrime album did and despite a fantastic title track, this is a little bit of a letdown although I was some what prepared for one. I have heard this release being called 'radio friendly' and whether or not that was the intention I'm not sure, but I suppose any period rock album without a concept would always have be heading that way, and while no new ...