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.
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11 TRACKS:
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1)
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Best I Can
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2)
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The Thin Line
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3)
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Jet City Woman
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4)
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Della Brown
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5)
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Another Rainy Night (Without You)
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6)
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Empire
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7)
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Resistance
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8)
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Silent Lucidity
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9)
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Hand On Heart
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10)
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One And Only
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11)
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Anybody Listening?
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Recorded By [Assistant] - Marcus "Culinary Master" Ramaer
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Producer - Peter Collins
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Recorded By - James "Jimbo" Barton (1 to 5, 7 to 11)
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Mixed By - James "Ahhh Dat's Nuffin" Barton
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Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
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Vocals, Keyboards, Performer [Babbles], Performer ["No" Whistles] - Geoff Tate
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Written-By - Geoff Tate (2 to 7, 9, 11)
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Electric Bass, Electric Bass [Fretless], Backing Vocals - Eddie Jackson
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Electric Guitar [6 String & 12 String], Acoustic Guitar [6 String & 12 String] - Michael Wilton
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Written-By - Michael Wilton (2, 6, 7, 9, 10)
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Drums, Percussion, Performer [Assorted Knicknacks], Performer [Various Cack], Performer [All Other Sonic Booms] - Scott Rockenfield
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Electric Guitar [6 String & 12 String], Acoustic Guitar [6 String & 12 String] - Chris DeGarmo
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Written-By - Chris DeGarmo (1 to 5, 8 to 11)
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Mixed By [Assistant] - Dan Harjung
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Booking [England & Europe] - ITB, London
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Computer [Macintosh Madman] - Rob "Rescue" Bailey
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Voice [Gang Voices] - B.O.B. (3)
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Management - Q Prime Inc.
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Booking [England & Europe] - Rod MacSween
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Design - Rainer Design Consultants
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Photography By - Harold Sinclair
