Album

Operation: Mindcrime

Queensrÿche

1988 · Rock

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Operation: Mindcrime by Queensrÿche

Operation: Mindcrime is a Metal album by Queensrÿche, originally released in 1988. On Gatefold: 140 pressings tracked, owned by 49 collectors.

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<i>Operation: Mindcrime</i> is a dystopian concept album smothered in Cold War paranoia and revolutionary politics; the complex storyline—starring Nikki, a drug addict-turned-unwilling assassin, and Dr. X, a diabolical preacher—clicks largely because Queensrÿche’s songwriting is so smart. “The Mission” is a commanding slice of pop metal with acoustic guitars, soaring vocal harmonies, and a brooding, proggy edge, and "I Don't Believe in Love" is a ringing power ballad; "Eyes of a Stranger," a chilling portrayal of Nikki's anguish, shows off Geoff Tate's voice at its most compellingly operatic.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1I Remember Now1:17
  2. A2Anarchy-X1:27
  3. A3Revolution Calling4:42
  4. A4Operation: Mindcrime4:43
  5. A5Speak3:42
  6. A6Spreading The Disease4:07
  7. A7The Mission5:46

Side B

  1. B1Suite Sister Mary10:41
  2. B2The Needle Lies3:08
  3. B3Electric Requiem1:22
  4. B4Breaking The Silence4:34
  5. B5I Don't Believe In Love4:23
  6. B6Waiting For 221:05
  7. B7My Empty Room1:28
  8. B8Eyes Of A Stranger6:39

Sound DNA

  • Metal
  • Progressive Metal
  • polished
  • anthemic
  • theatrical

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Choir and cellos by Michael Kamen for Kaveman Productions.
Dr.X played by Anthony Valentine.
Nurse played by Debbie Wheeler.
Sister Mary played by Pamela Moore.
News anchorman: Mike Snyder KXAS-TV NBC Dallas/Fort Worth.
Preacher played by Scott Mateer.
Gang vocals by "The Moronic Monks of Morin Heights".
Released with a printed inner credits-sleeve & custom art labels.
Direct Metal Mastering
E A S T stamped around spindle on B label (some copies only show partial E & T)

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Anthony ValentineVOCALS VOICE, PERFORMER
  • Chris DegarmoELECTRIC GUITAR , ACOUSTIC GUITAR , STEEL GUITAR , GUITAR BACKING VOCALS BAND, ELECTRIC GUITAR , ACOUSTIC GUITAR , LAP STEEL GUITAR, GUITAR SYNTHESIZER
  • Debbie WheelerVOCALS VOICE, PERFORMER
  • Eddie JacksonBACKING VOCALS BAND, BASS GUITAR BASS
  • Geoff TateBAND, VOICE , KEYBOARDS, WHISTLING , OTHER KEYBOARDS LEAD VOCALS, KEYBOARDS, OTHER
  • Kaveman ProductionsCHOIR, CELLO
  • Michael KamenCELLO CELLO, CHOIR CHOIR , CELLO
  • Michael WiltonBACKING VOCALS BAND, ELECTRIC GUITAR , ACOUSTIC GUITAR , GUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR , ACOUSTIC GUITAR , GUITAR
  • Mike SnyderVOICE, PERFORMER
  • Pamela MooreVOCALS VOICE, PERFORMER
  • Scott MateerVOCALS VOICE, PERFORMER
  • Scott RockenfieldBAND, DRUMS, PERCUSSION DRUMS, PERCUSSION DRUMS, PERCUSSION, KEYBOARDS
  • SnakemeisterCONDUCTOR
  • The Moronic Monks of Morin HeightsVOCALS

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