Sign of the Times: The Best of Queensrÿche

Performer: Queensrÿche
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution

Notes: Queensr�che: Kelly Gray, Mike Stone (guitar); Chris DeGarmo, Michael Wilton (acoustic guitar); Geoff Tate (keyboards); Eddie Jackson , Scott Rockenfield (background vocals). Seattle found its geographic relevance magnified a thousand-fold with the grunge movement of the early 1990s. Long before the onslaught of plaid shirts and shoegazers, a number of seminal bands were equally proud to call it home, among them Queensryche. For over 25 years, the group has continued to define and redefine progressive rock/metal music. With this latest best-of collection, the band's vast discography is well represented, with one bonus track, a holdover from the Q2K sessions. SIGN OF THE TIMES is the definitive collection for new fans as well as devoted Ryche 'n' Rollers.

Formed in the early 1980s, Queensryche started their career sounding much like a junior version of Iron Maiden or Judas Priest. However, by the mid-'80s, the Seattle-based metal band had begun to form its own musical identity, culminating in 1988's OPERATION: MINDCRIME, a sprawling cinematic concept album that received widespread acclaim and led to international success. The group's follow-up, EMPIRE, featured catchy melodies and more straightforward songwriting, showcasing the vocals of frontman Geoff Tate and leading to an even wider audience, thanks in no little part to the unlikely top 10 hit lullaby "Silent Lucidity." In the late 1990s, Queensryche experienced a bit of a slump, largely due the departure of founding guitarist Chris DeGarmo, but in 2003, DeGarmo returned to record TRIBE.

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