Show 42 - Queensryche

[Rick and Roll]

Before I bring you more new Moon music the next two shows (see other thread, requests welcome), I want to spotlight a band that truly is in between the realms of prog and rock. I like to balance out the fusion and styles of prog I regularly play with the heavier form of progressive music. This band fits that bill.

We'll hear the songs from each CD as a group, but not chronologically. When I do my Rush shows in August (ooh another cat out of the bag!) for instance, that will be in straight date order. But this show will be grouped similar to the Djam Karet show a few weeks ago. We'll bookend the show with some outstanding prog hardrock music from two great releases, "Empire" and "Operation:Mindcrime" (the latter in its entirety).

from Empire (1990)

Best I Can
The Thin Line
Della Brown
Empire
Hand On Heart
Anybody Listening?

This is a CD I play at home as much as any other. Note the absence of "Silent Lucidity". I figured most of you have heard that one. Della Brown has some high-quality guitar from Chris DeGarmo, a great songwriter.

from Rage For Order (1986)

Walk In The Shadows
I Dream In Infrared
Gonna Get Close To You
Neue Regel

The last of their heavier trio of early releases (with a bit more vocals in the higher register ), there's some quality songs on here. "Gonna Get Close" is a look at a stalker's point of view.

from Hear In The Now Frontier (1997)

Sign Of The Times
Hero
Anytime/Anywhere

More song-oriented, a step down from the second trio of truly great records (this is their seventh release). Here's three nice cuts.

from The Warning (1984)

NM 156
Roads To Madness

Their second (and first full-length release). Heavier, yet very structured and high-quality.

From Qk2 (1999)

The Right Side of My Mind

Minus uber-writer and guitarist DeGarmo, this record suffers. The only tune I really listen to from this one.

from Promised Land (1994)

I Am I
Out of My Mind
Bridge
Lady Jane
My Global Mind

Pales in comparison only because of the stellar quality of Mindcrime and Empire before, this record is still pretty damn good. As is the two prior records, Promised Land is very political. It's very uncompromising musically also. "Bridge" will make you think, especially for anyone who has had a strained family relationship.

Operation:Mindcrime (1988)

I Remember Now
Anarchy-X
Revolution Calling
Operation:Mindcrime
Speak
Spreading The Disease
The Mission
Suite Sister Mary
The Needle Lies
Electric Requiem
Breaking the Silence
I Don't Believe In Love
Waiting For 22
My Empty Room
Eyes Of A Stranger

One fantastic CD......a concept recording of the highest order. Lyrically, they take on politics, big business, religion, all the usual suspects. Musically, it's a powerhouse of connecting themes and songwriting genius.

from the EP (1983)

The Lady Wore Black

An early one to end the show with.....

[Yesspaz]

I don't even know "Silent Lucidity." Heard of it, but don't know it. I really want to hear this show, as I've had, for some reason, an interest in Queensryche. Guess I'll get a taste here...

[Rick and Roll]

Originally posted by Yesspaz
I don't even know "Silent Lucidity." Heard of it, but don't know it. I really want to hear this show, as I've had, for some reason, an interest in Queensryche. Guess I'll get a taste here...

good! take another request in the other thread then!

...seriously, it's a bit played. But it compares favorably to "Comfortably Numb"...maybe I'll sneak it in the following week.

[moses]

I can't say they're my favorite band (in that I haven't cared enough to buy any of their CDs) but that guy has a great voice. Geoff Tate? Is that his name?

Oh yeah, I saw them with Fates Warning and [the band that causes lengthy discussions in many other threads] last year. Not bad.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally posted by moses
I can't say they're my favorite band (in that I haven't cared enough to buy any of their CDs) but that guy has a great voice. Geoff Tate? Is that his name?

Oh yeah, I saw them with Fates Warning and [the band that causes lengthy discussions in many other threads] last year. Not bad.

That's him. Once he decided not to sing really high all the time and do the low register thing, he sounds great. He is regarded as one of the best.

Fates Warning is a band I need to catch up on. I have none of their music and remember little. They have completely fallen through the cracks (Jim Matheos on guitar?) and I hear nothing but good things about them. What am I like 6 records behind?

lol about the "other" band

[Yesspaz]

Well they must have chops of some sort. One of thier guys is in OSI - I think the bassist...

[Rick and Roll]

Originally posted by Yesspaz
Well they must have chops of some sort. One of thier guys is in OSI - I think the bassist...

it's Matheos..he plays guitar and bass I think...

[roger]

enjoying the show, Rick. didn't know much about them, always thought they were a bit of a glam band, but I'm liking this.

[Rick and Roll]

The song "Anybody Listening?" was skipping like mad...re-rip was not successful (a CD issue).

I've replaced it with "Silent Lucidity".

[moses]

Originally posted by Rick and Roll
it's Matheos..he plays guitar and bass I think...

I don't have my OSI cd in front of me, but I'm pretty sure it's Sean Malone from Cynic on bass and stick. You're right, Jim Matheos plays guitar in FW and OSI. Interesting tidbit... When I saw FW playing with Queensryche and [other band], Matheos was not doing most of the usual guitar leads, the other guitarist (who we did not recognize) was playing them.

And Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard) was playing drums. And having a ball.