QUEENSRYCHE · Queensryche | GREEN/WHITE MARBLED LP

Green/white marbled vinyl in gatefold cover.

Background information about 'Queensryche'

There are albums that mark a turning point, and then there are albums that feel like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Queensrÿche's self-titled 2013 record is exactly that — a bold, defiant statement from a band that had every reason to call it quits but chose to fight instead. After the messy split with longtime frontman Geoff Tate, the arrival of Todd La Torre behind the mic could have gone horribly wrong. Instead, it sparked something electric.

From the very first notes of X2, it's clear this isn't a half-hearted reboot. La Torre's vocals are nothing short of spectacular — he channels the soaring, operatic highs of the classic Rage for Order and Operation: Mindcrime era while injecting a raw, hungry energy that had been missing for years. Tracks like Where Dreams Go to Die hit with an emotional gut-punch, blending melancholic melodies with razor-sharp riffing. Fallout is a straight-up ripper that reminds you these guys can still throw a proper punch, while In This Light and Redemption showcase the progressive, layered songwriting that made the band legends in the first place.

This isn't nostalgia dressed up as a comeback. This is a band rediscovering their identity, shedding the baggage, and looking forward. The rhythm section of Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield locks in tighter than ever, while Michael Wilton and Parker Lundgren deliver guitar work that's both technically dazzling and emotionally resonant. Queensrÿche the album is a reminder that sometimes, you have to tear everything down to build something stronger.

For fans of:
Fates Warning, Crimson Glory, Watchtower, Sanctuary, Nevermore

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Track listing

A1. X2
A2. Where Dreams Go to Die
A3. Spore
A4. In This Light
A5. Redemption
A6. Vindication
B7. Midnight Lullaby
B8. A World Without
B9. Don't Look Back
B10. Fallout
B11. Open Road

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