I've been a fan since 1983 or so when their first EP came out. When Operation Mindcrime came out, my mind was BLOWN. You must check out the whole album. It's a great story.
@@joel.6359 LIVE crime is a crime, it sucks. The sound engineers screwed it up. Stick with the studio version to start with and AFTER that, THEN check out LIVE Crime if you want but you have been warned...
Geoff Tate’s vocals are stunning and particularly featured in their hit, Silent Lucidity. His ability to rock hard yet deliver a ballad with a tender tone is outstanding.
At would be a perfect follow up to this one actually showing the extremes of Geoff's range. From hard hitting to very nearly etheric. "Silent Lucidity" ftw!
Take hold of the flame, live in Tokyo should be your next Queensryche song. Anyone here who had seen it would tell you the same thing. The vocals are stunning.
That solo section where they both play their parts and then harmonize is one of the most memorable metal moments of all times. Queensryche are progressive metal masters
Like Judas Priest with bad ass dual guitars, there is another layer of musicality bands like this bring to listeners. I'm not even going to get into what Scott and Eddie bring in with the drums and bass, which are 2 extremely phenomenal musicians in their own right.
Operation Mindcrime is my favorite concept album ever. A great story and not for the weak. Along with Maiden and Priest another duel guitar band with equal talent across the whole band. They have this entire concert available and you can react to them live if it doesn’t get shut down by CZcams. The question is who killed Mary… you will have listen to the whole album to understand the depth of the story.
I'm shocked that this is only your second reaction to Queensryche! You really need to check out their early hit, 'Take Hold Of The Flame', which is a BANGER! Their ballad, 'Silent Lucidity' is a must also!
Silent Lucidity is a great great song, my introduction to Queensryche as a 10 year old...I dont listen to it as much now..their catalogue is too strong.
You’ve got to check out their live performance of “Take Hold of the Flame” (live in Tokyo), it’s a very popular video for reactors…Geoff Tate’s vocals are off the charts amazing in it
Queensrÿche has so many hits. “The Lady Wore Black”, “Another Rainy Night”, “Revolution Calling”, and “Eyes of a Stranger”. But IMO their opus is “Roads to Madness”. Geoff Tate is one of the best metal singers ever and Scott Rockenfeld is one kickass drummer.
Good one y’all. This one will make you think twice about falling for the wrong person at the wrong time!!! The whole album “Operation: Mindcrime” is a masterpiece….🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽💔💔💔💔💔❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
You mean her falling for him? Because he falls in love with Mary and then possibly strangles her at the order of the cult leaders. They don't make it clear who strangled her with her rosary, but it's very clear that she didn't hurt him. You sure you listened to that album? I'm thinking you only listened to this one song. LMAO
@@melissas4874 yes….her falling for him ended up a disaster no matter how u slice it….I’ve listened to this song since it came out in the late 80’zzzz….been a fan since “The Warning”..you sound like a super fan too 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
FINALLYYYY! I think I’ve been mentioning “Silent Lucidity” in these comments for at least a year. Wrong song, but at least you guys got back to some Queensryche! Any of their music with Geoff Tate as lead singer and Chris DeGarmo on lead guitar (because they aren’t on the newer tracks) is a win.
I have loved this band since 1984. Their original line-up of band members were like a well oiled machine pumping out fantastic music one after another. Their catalog goes from hard to ballads to emotional. They got pretty soft during the 1990-2010s, but the band regrouped in 2013 and went back to their original style-mix and their new albums are worth a listen. I recently saw them open for Judas Priest in an arena and then they headlined a small rock club in NYC to promote their new album. The song that always blows people away with Geoff's voice is - Take Hold Of The Flame (Live In Tokyo)
Ok. Now you have to do Take Hold of the Flame (Live in Tokyo 1984), Silent Lucidity, Operation Mindcrime, Jet City Woman, Della Brown, Suite Sister Mary, Walk in the Shadows, The Killing Words, The Lady Wore Black, soooo many good ones. 😆🤘💕 Please don’t wait another year. 😂
Geoff Tates voice does really stands out. You can recognize his voice out of a crowd and know it is Geoff Tate. He is a really great singer. Love his work.
Finally you guys are playing Queensryche! Silent Lucidity not what you expect. You might get emotional. Take hold of the flame 🔥 Geoff voice incredible ❤
One of my favorite bands. Since you have young kids I recommend Silent Lucidity written guitarist Chris DeGarmo. You will love it since you like Pink Floyd so much.
So happy you guys got back to them! As parents you should check out Silent Lucidity. Another banger is their 1984 live version of Take Hold of the Flame [Queensryche - Live in Tokyo 1984/08/05]
This band is amazing. And they were one of the first to do digital recording & mixing in the studio, hence the clarity and occasional ear-splitting tones. To truly appreciate them, I recommend "Someone Else? (With Full Band)". That song will haunt you for years in such a great way. Other suggestions for reactions: "Screaming in Digital", "The Lady Wore Black", "Take Hold", "Jet City Woman", "Empire", and of course, the whole Operation: Mindcrime album.
Queensryche is the greatest band that nobody knew about. They weren't mainstream but now, 40 years later, this album is as relevant as it was in the late 80's. Maybe more so.
Finally!!! As Jay said “How did we get away from these guys???” I’ve been wondering myself. 🤷🏻♂️🤣 But better late than never 🕰️, right? 😁 I Don’t Believe In Love is my fave song from my fave prog-rock (progressive rock) band. Queensryche is awesome! As you both picked up on everyone in the band is phenomenal. Some other great tunes to check out: Walk In The Shadows The Lady Wore Black Take Hold Of The Flame 🔥🔥🔥 - This one is their most popular song others have reacted to! Damaged I Dream In Infra Red You really can’t go wrong with any Queensryche song 🎵 🎵🎸🎶 Can’t wait to see what you do next. Thanks for what you do! I needed this one today! 👊👍🙏
Geoff Tate is a phenomenal singer with a four octave range. I highly recommend checking out their early songs especially "Take Hold of the Flame" from 1984 and "Queen of the Reich" from 1985. Operation MindCrime is a great concept album. It's one of my favorites!
Great reaction! Sadly, Queensryche is often overlooked and underrated. I would recommend checking out "Another Rainy Night", "Jet City Woman", or the whole Operation: Mindcrime album. If you really want to be impressed with how incredible this band was live, check out "Take Hold of the Flame - Live in Tokyo 1984" or MTV's Unplugged 1991/92.
I could carry on about my love for this band & how many times I’ve seen them but here are my favorites: 1 Neue Regel 2 Out of Mind 3 The Thin Line 4 En Force 5 I Dream in Infrared
The entire Operation:Mindcrime album is awesome. A concept album, each song telling part of the story. Try also from this record: Revolution Calling and The Mission.
Yes, you need to do the entire catalog. "Queen of the Ryche" was my introduction. It sounded like Iron Maiden. "The Lady Wore Black" showed they had something more to offer. "Take Hold Of The Flame" showed off the singer's incredible talent. The Empire album was just loaded with bangers. "Empire" , "Jet City Woman", "Another Rainy Night", "Silent Lucidity" and "Della Brown". The whole thing was incredible. Please do more. (And also some early Maiden with the original singer).
There is a video called "Operation Livecrime" where they perform this entire concept album live. Definitely worth your time even if you choose to watch outside your channels. This song takes place in the latter third of the work after he's been arrested and is being accused of the nun's murder (among others) and he's telling himself that what he felt for her was not real. It's a dark and compelling story.
@@toddrodenkirch1909 I saw them the next show in Milwaukee then again Green Bay. Had heard rumors the shows might get recorded but was too late for posterity.
Great song and band, Queensryche is one of the best bands of the 80s and the original lineup was dope right from the start with the original EP, do Queen of the Reich and the Lady Wore Black from it, incredible bangers right away. The are a great band to look at, series of classic hard rock/metal/prog records of musical magnificence, Operation Mindcrime is one of the best concept albums ever! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶
BEST band of all time! Yes, as others have said , this is from the concept album, "OPERATION: MINDCRIME". It is one long story told in flashback. VERY well done, musically, lyrically, VOCALLY, and conceptually! I agree with you how well the band members work so well together! They aren't grandstanding, but are playing what the song needs as a whole. YOU.WILL.LOVE.THEM Please do more!
THANK YOU for doing more Queensryche! Loved your reaction, and happy you enjoyed it. Take note, that Queensryche is in the subgenre of Progressive Metal: meaning deeper lyrics, concept album and more sophisticated instrumentation. BTW, my 1st concert was Kiss in February 1985 and Queensryche opened the show, so Queensryche is technically the first band I ever saw live.
Queensryche was remarkable. Their concept albums, Geoff Tate's voice, the musical talent... make them one of the greats. On the softer side, they have one very special song in particular, called Silent Lucidity.
Do you know what made me personally very happy? This is the fact that on your wall there is a portrait of Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees, who have only the most indirect relation to rock! This means that all is not lost in this world! I also really like listening to Queensryche!
There are tons of great Queensryche songs, one of the singer(Geoff Tate) best live performances was in Japan back in 1984. His vocal range is really showcased in Take Hold Of The Flame, Live in Tokyo 1984. React to that version.
When I was 20 years old I saw them live. They began with "Queen of the Ryche" and ended with "Take Hold of the Flame". They were amazing! Geoff Tate has such a beautiful voice. It's hard to belive that was 35 years ago.
I know you guys don't really do this kind of thing, but watch the entire album in its entirety. I have a playlist of all of the music videos filled in with concert footage for the tracks that didn't have videos. It's an incredible story, and I fell in love with it the first time I heard it! Their next album, "Empire" doesn't have a bad track on it, either. You need to pay attention to the footage in the videos, as well as the lyrics, so you'll likely have to listen to Mindcrime more than once to absorb it all. Note: I don't have any of those videos on my channel, just the playlist I assembled from other sources. But here it is... czcams.com/play/PLs_5xG067eNZvfisy5-p-eVh2E7Ihs3E6.html
Great selection! Geoff Tate has such a great voice specifically suited for this type of music. The Empire album was their best next to Operation Mindcrime
For not knowing the context of the song, you both did very well with the reaction. Even if you do it on your own time, I beg you to please listen to the entire album (in order). It's a fascinating story that won't disappoint. Just a tip, pull up the lyrics so you won't miss anything.
So happy you made it back to Queensryche. You have got to check out their live performance of Take Hold of the Flame. One of the best live performances ever IMO Take Hold of the Flame [Queensrÿche - Live in Tokyo 1984/08/05]
I saw them opening for Metallica in '88. They were touring behind this album. They were amazing. Do yourselves a favor: set aside an hour and listen to Operation: Mindcrime straight through. Epic storytelling, fantastic music.
One of THE best bands to come out of the 80's. Their debut album the Warning is one of THE best metal debut albums period. They are what you would call prog metal. Geoff Tate is one of THE best rock vocalist ever.
This was a concept album. The whole thing told a story. It's phenomenal.
They are playing at a local casino in my hometown but alas, no Geoff Tate! Just not the same without him✌️
@@itchyandred4131 Geoff Taye IS Queensryche.
@@lw3918 no doubt ✌️
Geoff Tate + Chris DeGarmo WAS Queensryche. @@lw3918
One of the best concept albums ever made. In the immortal words of Colin Mochrie, "Every song a hit, every hit a smack!"
The genius of this concept album CANNOT be overstated.
One of the best ever
Listen to jet city woman you will love the story
It’s still such a relevant album. I quote it all the time.
I've been a fan since 1983 or so when their first EP came out. When Operation Mindcrime came out, my mind was BLOWN. You must check out the whole album. It's a great story.
Operation Livecrime could be a movie night reaction
Yup me to. I wore out that 4 song cassette. Then turned it over. 🤣🤣🤣
Especially knowing it was all based on a true story they got out of news article!
@@joel.6359 LIVE crime is a crime, it sucks. The sound engineers screwed it up. Stick with the studio version to start with and AFTER that, THEN check out LIVE Crime if you want but you have been warned...
Same here! First song I heard was Lady wore Black.
If you listen to the album, the song transitions into a gut-wrenching guitar solo. BTW, you MUST listen to the whole album. It is an experience.
"Suite Sister Mary" has the best singing, but you really do need to listen to it all so you know what's going on.
Geoff Tate’s vocals are stunning and particularly featured in their hit, Silent Lucidity. His ability to rock hard yet deliver a ballad with a tender tone is outstanding.
It’s a vibe!
At would be a perfect follow up to this one actually showing the extremes of Geoff's range. From hard hitting to very nearly etheric. "Silent Lucidity" ftw!
Yes! That song is mesmerizing. His voice is beautiful, the music is amazing. It’s such a great song.
i hate silent lucidity....cheesy and overplayed Mindcrime one of the best albums ever
Geoff has one the best singing and speaking voices around.
Take hold of the flame, live in Tokyo should be your next Queensryche song. Anyone here who had seen it would tell you the same thing. The vocals are stunning.
I have suggested this one a couple of times. It is incredible
@@linrn53me as well
One of the best ever
@@linrn53same here. It’s a must to truly appreciate Geoff’s voice!
I remember the first time this song was played on MTV. I was hooked instantly.
That solo section where they both play their parts and then harmonize is one of the most memorable metal moments of all times. Queensryche are progressive metal masters
Like Judas Priest with bad ass dual guitars, there is another layer of musicality bands like this bring to listeners. I'm not even going to get into what Scott and Eddie bring in with the drums and bass, which are 2 extremely phenomenal musicians in their own right.
Like Iron Maiden too.
Operation Mindcrime is my favorite concept album ever. A great story and not for the weak. Along with Maiden and Priest another duel guitar band with equal talent across the whole band. They have this entire concert available and you can react to them live if it doesn’t get shut down by CZcams. The question is who killed Mary… you will have listen to the whole album to understand the depth of the story.
Walk in the Shadows is a great one if you love drums
Same here buddy
Fates Warning
The other hit from this album is “Eyes of a Stranger”. Another absolute banger!!!
I believe that’s the first one that they reacted to!
That was the first Queensryche song they reacted to. Check out their vid history for it.
One of my all-time favorite bands. So many great songs to get to: Jet City Woman, Empire, Eyes of a Stranger, Silent Lucidity....
I'm shocked that this is only your second reaction to Queensryche! You really need to check out their early hit, 'Take Hold Of The Flame', which is a BANGER! Their ballad, 'Silent Lucidity' is a must also!
Silent Lucidity is one of the most “beautiful” rock songs ever made…a masterpiece
Silent Lucidity is a great great song, my introduction to Queensryche as a 10 year old...I dont listen to it as much now..their catalogue is too strong.
@@docj72 I always hesitate to suggest Silent Lucidity because it's not really typical for them... but it really IS a must hear, and a masterpiece.
I saw them in concert in the 80's. Such an under-rated band. This entire album was crazy good.
Yep in 91' and in 96'
Saw them with Quiet Riot when the EP came out in 83 and when they first got the new singer. Have some great pictures from the 83 concert.
Saw them in Tuscon in 1991.
You’ve got to check out their live performance of “Take Hold of the Flame” (live in Tokyo), it’s a very popular video for reactors…Geoff Tate’s vocals are off the charts amazing in it
I second that
Make me the third, Geoff Tate will freak them out!
Fourth! A must!
5th!
6th
Queensrÿche has so many hits. “The Lady Wore Black”, “Another Rainy Night”, “Revolution Calling”, and “Eyes of a Stranger”. But IMO their opus is “Roads to Madness”. Geoff Tate is one of the best metal singers ever and Scott Rockenfeld is one kickass drummer.
Absolutely awesome. Saw them in concert 3 times. Worth every penny
I’ve seen them 3 times as well and 2 of those times they played Operation: Mindcrime start to finish.
How long ago was that? Cuz I remember seeing them "worth every penny" was like $12.50!! Lol. God I miss those days!
One of the greatest bands in rock history.
Good one y’all. This one will make you think twice about falling for the wrong person at the wrong time!!! The whole album “Operation: Mindcrime” is a masterpiece….🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽💔💔💔💔💔❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
You mean her falling for him? Because he falls in love with Mary and then possibly strangles her at the order of the cult leaders. They don't make it clear who strangled her with her rosary, but it's very clear that she didn't hurt him. You sure you listened to that album? I'm thinking you only listened to this one song. LMAO
@@melissas4874 yes….her falling for him ended up a disaster no matter how u slice it….I’ve listened to this song since it came out in the late 80’zzzz….been a fan since “The Warning”..you sound like a super fan too 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
You really need to do this entire album from start to finish...it's a story
Yep!!!!!
FINALLYYYY! I think I’ve been mentioning “Silent Lucidity” in these comments for at least a year. Wrong song, but at least you guys got back to some Queensryche! Any of their music with Geoff Tate as lead singer and Chris DeGarmo on lead guitar (because they aren’t on the newer tracks) is a win.
You've only just dipped your toes in the deep water that is Queensryche. Thet are a phenomenal band.
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I have loved this band since 1984. Their original line-up of band members were like a well oiled machine pumping out fantastic music one after another. Their catalog goes from hard to ballads to emotional. They got pretty soft during the 1990-2010s, but the band regrouped in 2013 and went back to their original style-mix and their new albums are worth a listen. I recently saw them open for Judas Priest in an arena and then they headlined a small rock club in NYC to promote their new album. The song that always blows people away with Geoff's voice is - Take Hold Of The Flame (Live In Tokyo)
Ok. Now you have to do Take Hold of the Flame (Live in Tokyo 1984), Silent Lucidity, Operation Mindcrime, Jet City Woman, Della Brown, Suite Sister Mary, Walk in the Shadows, The Killing Words, The Lady Wore Black, soooo many good ones. 😆🤘💕 Please don’t wait another year. 😂
You guys let Queensryche slide?
That's a MINDCRIME!
Geoff is also in my list of best singers!! Everything was right with this Band... 👍👍🫶🫶🤘
Your next Queensryche reaction should be Take Hold Of The Flame-Live In Japan. Geoff Tate’s voice in this performance will blow your mind!
They call Operation Mindcrime a concept album but it has a feel more like a movie soundtrack without the film . Great suspense story
Geoff Tates voice does really stands out. You can recognize his voice out of a crowd and know it is Geoff Tate. He is a really great singer. Love his work.
One of the best start - finish albums EVER made! Pure and utter 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You need to do the entire Operation:Mindcrime cd in one sitting. It’s a concept cd and the story is outstanding. An absolute masterpiece.
100%
Now you definitely will have to see Silent Lucidity by Queensryche
One of the most underrated bands. They were a force in the 90's and 2000
An extremely talented band all around.
This is a ROCKER!! A part of an entire rock opera album called Operation:Mindcrime. Kind of dark subject matter but an awesome album!!
If you want raw Queensryche, Queen of the Ryche is a must!!
Yay!!!!!!!! Finally!!!!! 💕💕💕💕
OOOOMMMMMGGGG!!!!! My favorite band. Thank you❤❤
Queensrÿche is one of the best bands out there. I’ve seen them several times and they never disappoint. More of them on the show would be great!!
Finally you guys are playing Queensryche! Silent Lucidity not what you expect. You might get emotional. Take hold of the flame 🔥 Geoff voice incredible ❤
Queensryche "Take Hold of the Flame" (Live) Tokyo 1984. That's always the version people go to. That's your next banger of a song from these guys!
One of my favorite bands. Since you have young kids I recommend Silent Lucidity written guitarist Chris DeGarmo. You will love it since you like Pink Floyd so much.
So happy you guys got back to them! As parents you should check out Silent Lucidity. Another banger is their 1984 live version of Take Hold of the Flame [Queensryche - Live in Tokyo 1984/08/05]
“Take Hold of the Flame” live in Japan is a must see that will blow your minds.
My absolute favorite 80's band since 1983.
Love love love Queensryche!! Next song you should hit is “Jet City Woman”… it is an absolute banger. I can see Jay rocking out in my head. Lol
This band is amazing. And they were one of the first to do digital recording & mixing in the studio, hence the clarity and occasional ear-splitting tones. To truly appreciate them, I recommend "Someone Else? (With Full Band)". That song will haunt you for years in such a great way. Other suggestions for reactions: "Screaming in Digital", "The Lady Wore Black", "Take Hold", "Jet City Woman", "Empire", and of course, the whole Operation: Mindcrime album.
I got unhealthily excited seeing how much you guys loved it!! Such a criminally underrated band!
One of the best concept albums ever
You NEED to watch the live version of "Take Hold of the Flame" from Tokyo, 1984. It will absolutely blow you away.
This concept album needs to be listened to beginning to end. Masterpiece.
One of the best concept albums ever made and an amazing concert movie playing the entire album.
Queensryche is the greatest band that nobody knew about. They weren't mainstream but now, 40 years later, this album is as relevant as it was in the late 80's. Maybe more so.
Criminally underrated band
Can't wait for you to react another great song by them " Silent Lucidity" MASTERPIECE.........
Finally!!! As Jay said “How did we get away from these guys???” I’ve been wondering myself. 🤷🏻♂️🤣
But better late than never 🕰️, right? 😁
I Don’t Believe In Love is my fave song from my fave prog-rock (progressive rock) band. Queensryche is awesome! As you both picked up on everyone in the band is phenomenal.
Some other great tunes to check out:
Walk In The Shadows
The Lady Wore Black
Take Hold Of The Flame 🔥🔥🔥 - This one is their most popular song others have reacted to!
Damaged
I Dream In Infra Red
You really can’t go wrong with any Queensryche song 🎵 🎵🎸🎶
Can’t wait to see what you do next.
Thanks for what you do! I needed this one today! 👊👍🙏
The geniuses in this band. De Garmo and Tate. What a tremendous song writng duo.
Geoff Tate is a phenomenal singer with a four octave range. I highly recommend checking out their early songs especially "Take Hold of the Flame" from 1984 and "Queen of the Reich" from 1985. Operation MindCrime is a great concept album. It's one of my favorites!
Great reaction! Sadly, Queensryche is often overlooked and underrated. I would recommend checking out "Another Rainy Night", "Jet City Woman", or the whole Operation: Mindcrime album. If you really want to be impressed with how incredible this band was live, check out "Take Hold of the Flame - Live in Tokyo 1984" or MTV's Unplugged 1991/92.
I could carry on about my love for this band & how many times I’ve seen them but here are my favorites:
1 Neue Regel
2 Out of Mind
3 The Thin Line
4 En Force
5 I Dream in Infrared
One of my favorite lead singer voices ever. Jet City Woman is awesome.
If u wanna hear more of Queensryche I highly suggest “Another Rainy Night” and Silent Lucidity”!!! Those 2 are CLASSICS!
Great QR songs but from the follow up album Empire
A rare thing. A concept album that actually works. A masterpiece. Gotta give it a listen from start to finish
Queensryche has a large catalog of some really great music. This is just the tip ofthe iceberg....🤘
Huey Lewis: Do you believe in love?
Queensryche: I don't believe in love.
The Darkness: I believe in a thing called love.
I would recommend "silent lucidity". Geoff's vocals are incredible.
You need to do this whole album beginning to end. Its all one story!! It will blow you away.
Queensrÿche is one of my favorites. Awesome.
One of the BEST bands ever!❤❤❤❤
The entire Operation:Mindcrime album is awesome. A concept album, each song telling part of the story.
Try also from this record: Revolution Calling and The Mission.
These guys rock. Awesome band
Silent Lucidity by them is one of the most beautiful songs written in my opinion
One of my favorite bands. Saw them few times. Met them backstage in 97’
Yes, you need to do the entire catalog. "Queen of the Ryche" was my introduction. It sounded like Iron Maiden. "The Lady Wore Black" showed they had something more to offer. "Take Hold Of The Flame" showed off the singer's incredible talent. The Empire album was just loaded with bangers. "Empire" , "Jet City Woman", "Another Rainy Night", "Silent Lucidity" and "Della Brown". The whole thing was incredible. Please do more. (And also some early Maiden with the original singer).
There is a video called "Operation Livecrime" where they perform this entire concept album live. Definitely worth your time even if you choose to watch outside your channels. This song takes place in the latter third of the work after he's been arrested and is being accused of the nun's murder (among others) and he's telling himself that what he felt for her was not real. It's a dark and compelling story.
Saw the actual concert they taped for that video in Madison Wisconsin
@@toddrodenkirch1909 I saw them the next show in Milwaukee then again Green Bay. Had heard rumors the shows might get recorded but was too late for posterity.
Great song and band, Queensryche is one of the best bands of the 80s and the original lineup was dope right from the start with the original EP, do Queen of the Reich and the Lady Wore Black from it, incredible bangers right away. The are a great band to look at, series of classic hard rock/metal/prog records of musical magnificence, Operation Mindcrime is one of the best concept albums ever! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶
BEST band of all time! Yes, as others have said , this is from the concept album, "OPERATION: MINDCRIME". It is one long story told in flashback. VERY well done, musically, lyrically, VOCALLY, and conceptually! I agree with you how well the band members work so well together! They aren't grandstanding, but are playing what the song needs as a whole.
YOU.WILL.LOVE.THEM
Please do more!
THANK YOU for doing more Queensryche! Loved your reaction, and happy you enjoyed it. Take note, that Queensryche is in the subgenre of Progressive Metal: meaning deeper lyrics, concept album and more sophisticated instrumentation. BTW, my 1st concert was Kiss in February 1985 and Queensryche opened the show, so Queensryche is technically the first band I ever saw live.
The whole concept album is a masterpiece that still holds up. This was the biggest album of my teen years, in certain ways.
MTV unplugged session is a masterpiece of pure talent. The measure that any musician or singer should strive to be.
Guys, this particular rabit-hole, you just gotta burrow the hell out of! Nothing but gold.
Take Hold of the Flame is a must do of Queensryche songs. You'll live it an"Empire."😊
You must react to Silent Lucidity. It's a power ballad with backing orchestra. It was their biggest hit, and it's a beautiful song.
Queensryche was remarkable. Their concept albums, Geoff Tate's voice, the musical talent... make them one of the greats. On the softer side, they have one very special song in particular, called Silent Lucidity.
Do you know what made me personally very happy? This is the fact that on your wall there is a portrait of Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees, who have only the most indirect relation to rock! This means that all is not lost in this world! I also really like listening to Queensryche!
Great band with so many great songs...a rabbit hole must!!
There are tons of great Queensryche songs, one of the singer(Geoff Tate) best live performances was in Japan back in 1984. His vocal range is really showcased in Take Hold Of The Flame, Live in Tokyo 1984. React to that version.
One of my favorite bands. Anybody Listening? is my absolute favorite song.
Queensryche was a great band and Geoff Tate's voice is amazing.
When I was 20 years old I saw them live. They began with "Queen of the Ryche" and ended with "Take Hold of the Flame". They were amazing! Geoff Tate has such a beautiful voice. It's hard to belive that was 35 years ago.
I know you guys don't really do this kind of thing, but watch the entire album in its entirety. I have a playlist of all of the music videos filled in with concert footage for the tracks that didn't have videos. It's an incredible story, and I fell in love with it the first time I heard it! Their next album, "Empire" doesn't have a bad track on it, either. You need to pay attention to the footage in the videos, as well as the lyrics, so you'll likely have to listen to Mindcrime more than once to absorb it all.
Note: I don't have any of those videos on my channel, just the playlist I assembled from other sources. But here it is...
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"Got an AK-47 for his best friend,
Business, the American way." Empire is a great song!
Great selection! Geoff Tate has such a great voice specifically suited for this type of music. The Empire album was their best next to Operation Mindcrime
You should really watch the entire album Operation Mindcrime. There's a whole story there ❤
Guys...Their song Silent Lucidity...it will blow your minds. One of the best ballads to ever exist.
One of the greatest albums of all time from one of the best bands. Well done
Have you done this band's...Silent Lucidity yet ? Worth it
For not knowing the context of the song, you both did very well with the reaction. Even if you do it on your own time, I beg you to please listen to the entire album (in order). It's a fascinating story that won't disappoint. Just a tip, pull up the lyrics so you won't miss anything.
So happy you made it back to Queensryche. You have got to check out their live performance of Take Hold of the Flame. One of the best live performances ever IMO
Take Hold of the Flame [Queensrÿche - Live in Tokyo 1984/08/05]
"Take Hold of the Flame" live in Tokyo. Geoff Tate hits a note that will blow your mind! 🤯
I saw them opening for Metallica in '88. They were touring behind this album. They were amazing. Do yourselves a favor: set aside an hour and listen to Operation: Mindcrime straight through. Epic storytelling, fantastic music.
Metallica.. but Female Metallica
Do Lovebites Holy War live
One of THE best bands to come out of the 80's. Their debut album the Warning is one of THE best metal debut albums period. They are what you would call prog metal. Geoff Tate is one of THE best rock vocalist ever.
One of THE best concerts I've ever seen....and I've been to many throughout the 80s and 90s.