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Operation: Mindcrime - 4CD+DVD

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Released: 25th June 2021. 'Operation: Mindcrime' is regarded as one of the greatest concept metal albums of all time. The band's third album, originally released May 3rd 1988, is based around Nikki, a recovering drug addict, who becomes disillusioned with a corrupt society and joins a revolutionary group to assassinate political leaders. Produced by Peter Collins (Bon Jovi, Rush, Alice Cooper) and recorded, mixed and mastered digitally on a Sony 24-track digital tape machine. It was certified platinum in 1991 in the US and was ranked in the 'Top 100 Metal Albums Of All Time' by both Kerrang! and Billboard magazines. Available on multi-formats, this new version was remastered at Abbey Road Studios and brings together all the available recordings to tell the story of this remarkable album.

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  • Details

    Released:
    25th June 2021
    Category:
    Metal
    Format:
    CD/DVD Album
    Barcode:
    602577118531
  • Description

    'Operation: Mindcrime' is regarded as one of the greatest concept metal albums of all time. The band's third album, originally released May 3rd 1988, is based around Nikki, a recovering drug addict, who becomes disillusioned with a corrupt society and joins a revolutionary group to assassinate political leaders. Produced by Peter Collins (Bon Jovi, Rush, Alice Cooper) and recorded, mixed and mastered digitally on a Sony 24-track digital tape machine. It was certified platinum in 1991 in the US and was ranked in the 'Top 100 Metal Albums Of All Time' by both Kerrang! and Billboard magazines. Available on multi-formats, this new version was remastered at Abbey Road Studios and brings together all the available recordings to tell the story of this remarkable album.
    Extras:
    Expanded booklet features new sleeve notes by noted journalist Alex Milas who spoke with Geoff Tate about the making of the album and the concept behind itbr/
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.I Remember Now
    Queensryche
    2.Anarchy-X
    Queensryche
    3.Revolution Calling
    Queensryche
    4.Operation: Mindcrime
    Queensryche
    5.Speak
    Queensryche
    6.Spreading the Disease
    Queensryche
    7.The Mission
    Queensryche
    8.Suite Sister Mary
    Queensryche
    9.The Needle Lies
    Queensryche
    10.Electric Requiem
    Queensryche
    11.Breaking the Silence
    Queensryche
    12.I Don't Believe in Love
    Queensryche
    13.Waiting for 22
    Queensryche
    14.My Empty Room
    Queensryche
    15.Eyes of a Stranger
    Queensryche

    Disc 2

    Track name
    Artist
    1.I Don't Believe in Love (Extended Version)
    Queensryche
    2.The Mission
    Queensryche
    3.My Empty Room
    Queensryche
    4.Interview With Queensryche - Speak the Word
    Queensryche
    5.Overseeing the Operation (B-side)
    Queensryche
    6.The Lady Wore Black
    Queensryche
    7.Roads to Madness
    Queensryche

    Disc 3

    Track name
    Artist
    1.I Remember Now (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    2.Anarchy-X (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    3.Revolution Calling (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    4.Operation: Mindcrime (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    5.Speak (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    6.Spreading the Disease (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    7.The Mission (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    8.Suite Sister Mary (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    9.The Needle Lies (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    10.Electric Requiem (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    11.Breaking the Silence (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    12.I Don't Believe in Love (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    13.Waiting for 22 (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    14.My Empty Room (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche
    15.Eyes of a Stranger (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England 1990)
    Queensryche

    Disc 4

    Track name
    Artist
    1.I Remember Now (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    2.Anarchy-X (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    3.Revolution Calling (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    4.Operation: Mindcrime (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    5.Speak (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    6.Spreading the Disease (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    7.The Mission (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    8.Suite Sister Mary (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    9.The Needle Lies (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    10.Electric Requiem (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    11.Breaking the Silence (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    12.I Don't Believe in Love (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    13.Waiting for 22 (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    14.My Empty Room (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche
    15.Eyes of a Stranger (Live from Wisconsin 1991)
    Queensryche

    Disc 5

    Track name
    Artist
    1.I Remember Now (Live)
    Queensryche
    2.Anarchy-X (Live)
    Queensryche
    3.Revolution Calling (Live)
    Queensryche
    4.Operation: Mindcrime (Live)
    Queensryche
    5.Speak (Live)
    Queensryche
    6.Spreading the Disease (Live)
    Queensryche
    7.The Mission (Live)
    Queensryche
    8.Suite Sister Mary (Live)
    Queensryche
    9.The Needle Lies (Live)
    Queensryche
    10.Electric Requiem (Live)
    Queensryche
    11.Breaking the Silence (Live)
    Queensryche
    12.I Don't Believe a Word (Live)
    Queensryche
    13.Waiting for 22 (Live)
    Queensryche
    14.My Empty Room (Live)
    Queensryche
    15.Eyes of a Stranger (Live)
    Queensryche
    16.I Remember Now (Live)
    Queensryche
    17.Anarchy-X (Promo Video)
    Queensryche
    18.Revolution Calling (Promo Video)
    Queensryche
    19.Operation: Mindcrime (Promo Video)
    Queensryche
    20.Speak (Promo Video)
    Queensryche
    21.Breaking the Silence (Promo Video)
    Queensryche
    22.I Don't Believe a Word (Promo Video)
    Queensryche
    23.Waiting for 22 (Promo Video)
    Queensryche
    24.Eyes of a Stranger (Promo Video)
    Queensryche
    25.Credits (Sister Mary Suite) [promo Video]
    Queensryche
    26.The Making of Operation: Mindcrime (Bonus Track)
    Queensryche
    27.Operation: Mindcrime TV Spot
    Queensryche
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