Condition Hüman
Queensrÿche · 2015
53 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A compelling blend of heavy and progressive metal, featuring intricate guitar work and thought-provoking lyrics that explore contemporary issues.
Top tracks — play these first
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Guardian — This track stands out for its powerful message about social responsibility, pairing heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics that resonate deeply.
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Arrow of Time Start here — Opening the album, this track encapsulates the band's signature sound, with dynamic shifts and intricate melodies that set the tone for the entire record.
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Bulletproof — With its catchy hooks and relatable themes of resilience, this song exemplifies the band's ability to blend melody with hard-hitting riffs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong compositions but lacks consistent execution and cohesion throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track, 'Arrow of Time', which sets a high energy level that persists through the first half.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- reflective and introspective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases a return to form with new vocalist, revitalizing the band's sound.
- Themes
- social responsibility· contemporary disillusionment· personal resilience
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Condition Hüman marked Queensrÿche's first studio album with vocalist Todd La Torre after a tumultuous period that saw lineup changes and legal disputes. This album followed their self-titled release in 2013 and aimed to reaffirm their legacy within the heavy metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Fates Warning· Symphony X
Tracklist
- 1 Arrow of Time Start here 3:59
- 2 Guardian 4:19
- 3 Hellfire 5:05
- 4 Toxic Remedy 4:09
- 5 Selfish Lives 4:57
- 6 Eye9 3:20
- 7 Bulletproof 4:00
- 8 Hourglass 5:09
- 9 Just Us 5:58
- 10 All There Was 3:44
- 11 The Aftermath 0:56
- 12 Condition Hüman 7:45
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