The guitars on Operation: Mindcrime deserve a special nod as if it weren’t for Tate’s legendary performance, they would be the subject of all the praiseworthy banter. However, they deserve no less than an equal showing of admiration as on their own, they display a wide variety of strong and melodic rhythms, as well as captivating and energetic leads. The riffs alone carry enough heft to hook the listener, but then you add in unique rhythms and guitar timings and then sprinkle in some captivating solos and you will be left beyond satisfied. Michael Wilton and Chris DeGarmo’s guitar work on their own warrant their own mention, but it’s their ability to harmonize with one another, feeding off each other’s timing and ability to create a genuine sound that helps not only enhance Tate’s vocals, but allows the entire album to flourish from start to finish. I suggest all of you who haven't heard it to hear it, because if you don't, you really are missing out on one of the greatest records, ever.

Well in my opinion it is not, but only because there will never be such a thing as a perfect album.The band had come together from a covers outfit called The Mob, sifting through a variety of disparate influences. I Don't Believe in Love" is when Nikki is finally caught. All that yelling got the Cops' attention, and they figured out that he might be connected to the slayings of some political leaders. The song is absolutely wonderful, and features another jaw dropping solo by DeGarmo. In 1982 Queensrÿche released their self-produced, self-titled debut EP on their own 206 record label. It sold 60,000 copies and led to a deal with EMI. The compositions on "Operation : Mindcrime" offer almost everything a fan of good music (and i'm not just talking about metal my friends) should like. From faster parts/songs like "Speak" and "The Needle Lies" to songs with balladesque parts "The Mission" on to progressive (almost classical) structures in a song like "Suite Sister Marry" - this album offers everything . Actually i shouldn't have taken out specific songs, since the whole album only works perfect as a union. Of course every song on the album could speak for himself, but only by listening to the whole album, reading through the lyrics you will find out what a fantastic piece of music Queensryche created at the peak of their career.

But that’s not the case here. The storyline is eloquently assembled, ending where it began (Remember The Wall by Pink Floyd?) but positing one hell of a ride, through and through. Anarchy, drugs, murder, prostitution, and institutionalization are all, among others, themes that the lyrics of Geoff Tate ably explore throughout this crown jewel of prog metal. a b "Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche To Forge Ahead As Operation: Mindcrime". Blabbermouth.net. July 30, 2014 . Retrieved December 7, 2014. Operation: Mindcrime (also known as Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime) was a progressive metal band that was fronted by the former lead singer of Queensrÿche, Geoff Tate. It is named after Queensrÿche's 1988 album of the same name. Various musicians have contributed to the band, both live and in studio and it features members such as John Moyer (also known for being in Disturbed) and Simon Wright (also known for his work with AC/DC and Ronnie James Dio). The group signed a worldwide deal in December 2014 with Frontiers Music Srl for its coming releases. [1] Their debut album, The Key, which is part one of a trilogy, was released in 2015. The second, Resurrection, was released in 2016, and the third and final album of the trilogy, The New Reality, was released in 2017. Reply Declaration of Geoff Tate in Further Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction" (PDF). court declaration. June 12, 2012 . Retrieved December 8, 2012. [ permanent dead link]

Englishman Collins had collaborated with Gary Moore, Billy Squier and even Tom Jones, but it was his work on three Rush albums that endeared him to Queensrÿche. Once on board, Collins engaged himself with the minutiae of the sessions point-system: 0 - 3 points = 1 star / 3.5 - 5.5 points = 2 stars / 6 - 7 points = 3 stars / 7.5 - 8.5 points = 4 stars / 9 - 10 points = 5 stars The original "Operation: Mindcrime" album weaved themes of religion, drug abuse and underground, radical politics. By contrast, 2006's "Operation: Mindcrime II" was regarded as an unnecessary sequel that many felt cheapened the original album, despite being a decent record in its own right. BraveWords. "GEOFF TATE Introduces New QUEENSRŸCHE Line-Up; RUDY SARZO, BOBBY BLOTZER And GLEN DROVER On Board". bravewords.com . Retrieved July 26, 2023.

America definitely didn’t get ‘…Mindcrime’ at the start,” Tate affirms. “They seemed to think that we should be making music that sounded like Mötley Crüe or whatever was selling at the time. But our records always take time to listen to.”I Remember Now - We open with a scene setter “I Remember Now.” Here we hear a half dazed patient confused as the nurse puts him to sleep. His words are haunting and this is incredibly atmospheric and is a perfect to set the mood. Anarchy X - The mood continues in the short instrumental “Anarchy X” this also sets the scene especially of the political side of this novel as crowds are heard screaming for revolution.