QUEENSRŸCHE — Empire (review)

QUEENSRŸCHE — Empire album cover Album · 1990 · Progressive Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
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“Empire” is a solid Queensryche album with some of their best material. The metal is subdued and not as aggressive as other albums but Tate’s vocals are up to scratch and powerful at times, and he knows how to belt out a soft metal ballad such as Another Rainy Night (Without You). The Band are united on this and some great killer riffs are present such as Best I Can and Jet City Woman. Silent Lucidity is quite a popular Queensryche song and has an infectious hook in the chorus. The lead breaks are soaring and well executed. One and Only is a powerful track with great lyrics and Anybody Listening? Is emotionally driven and melodic choruses drive the album to a close. This is not the best QR album of course as that honour belongs to “Operation Mindcrime” but I like “Empire” as a relaxing way to spend an evening with some metal edge and powerful vocals. 3 stars.
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