A monumental achievement that opened a new chapter in progressive metal
The intelligent heaviness established by Queensryche.
Geoff Tate's outstanding vocal range and Chris DeGarmo's melodic guitar work masterfully control the complex song structures. "Empire" perfectly blends socially critical lyrics with a heavy sound, and the album has a narrative structure that runs throughout. As a pioneering work that blurred the line between progressive rock and heavy metal, this monumental album had an immeasurable influence on subsequent bands.
A:
1)
Best I Can
2)
The Thin Line
3)
Jet City Woman
B:
1)
Della Brown
2)
Another Rainy Night (Without You)
3)
Empire
C:
1)
Resistance
2)
Silent Lucidity
3)
Hand On Heart
D:
1)
One And Only
2)
Anybody Listening?
Bass, Backing Vocals - Eddie Jackson
Drums, Percussion - Scott Rockenfield
Guitar - Michael Wilton
Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards - Chris DeGarmo
Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
Mixed By - James "Jimbo" Barton (James "Ahhh Dat's Nuffin" Barton)
Mixed By [Assistant] - Dan Harjung
Producer - Peter Collins
Recorded By - James "Jimbo" Barton (A1-B2, C1-D2)
Recorded By - Paul Northfield (B3)
Recorded By [Assistant] - Marcus "Culinary Master" Ramaer
Recorded By [Assistant] - Tom "Can I Drive You To Portland" Hall
