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It can't be disputed that Queensrÿche is one of the most
important bands in the history of hard rock and metal. Having formed the band
in Seattle back in 1981 they quickly developed a unique sound that would come
to rock a whole world, colored by the wonderful vocals from the classically
trained Geoff Tate. This double cd live recording was done in their hometown
in July this year and it is with great pleasure that I discover the great
taste in music of their new label Metal-Is Records. Most metal fans would
probably be interested mainly in their early releases up to the legendary
concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" and this is also where the focus has
been aimed at. This is the way hard rock was meant to be - great heavy driving
guitars, passionate melodies and wonderful vocals. Having never been able to
see this amazing band live I was a little surprised as I noticed that Tate's
voice sounds almost as good live as it does on the real studio recordings. It
isn't really fair towards the other guys in the band but in my opinion Tate
is responsible for most of the band's success. His voice is amazing! If you
want to experience the best of one of the best bands in the history of mankind
you now have your chance. I am not going to comment on the second disc in this
set - if you like the latter albums you do, if you don't you don't.
"Empire" was a great album as well, then they went downhill musicwise while
the voice of Tate still keeps them up. There are some occational great tracks
even on the latest albums though. I am usually not very fond of live albums
but this is probably the best one I've heard so
far.
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CD 1 |
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1. NM156 2. Walk In The Shadows 3. Roads To Madness |
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4. The Lady Wore Black 5. Take Hold Of The Flame 6. Queen Of |
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Ryche 7. London 8. Screaming In Digital 9. I Remember |
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Now 10. Revolution Calling 11. Spreading The Disease 12. |
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Requiem 13. Spreading The Disease (Part II) 14. The Mission |
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15. Suite Sister Mary 16. I Don't Believe In Love 17. Empty |
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Room 18. Eyes Of A Stranger |
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