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Dedicated to Chaos

Queensrÿche · 2011

70 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal

A blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks that explores personal struggles and societal themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • explores personal struggles deeply
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement
  • reflective moments for introspection
  • suitable for late-night listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Dedicated to Chaos' is Queensrÿche's twelfth studio album and their first since the departure of original guitarist Chris DeGarmo. At this point, the band was navigating a transition in sound and lineup after years of fluctuating commercial success and critical reception. This album represents a continued evolution in their approach to songwriting and production.
Stylistic neighbors
Dream Theater· Fates Warning· Symphony X

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Get Started 3:33
  • 2 Hot Spot Junkie 3:57
  • 3 Got It Bad 3:45
  • 4 Around the World 5:09
  • 5 Higher 4:00
  • 6 Retail Therapy 4:13
  • 7 At the Edge 6:03
  • 8 Broken 3:51
  • 9 Hard Times 5:31
  • 10 Drive 4:53
  • 11 I Believe 3:27
  • 12 LuvnU 3:53
  • 13 Wot We Do 3:45
  • 14 I Take You 3:50
  • 15 The Lie 4:18
  • 16 Big Noize 6:35

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