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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks explores personal struggles deeply wave-like pacing keeps engagement
- 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.
- If you like
- heavy metal, progressive metal
Dedicated to Chaos is an album by Queensrÿche, released in 2011. A blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks that explores personal struggles and societal themes. The album debuted at number 27 on the Billboard 200, marking a modest commercial performance compared to their earlier works. It received mixed reviews from critics, reflecting the band's struggle to recapture the acclaim of their classic albums while exploring new musical directions. Despite this, it showcased Queensrÿche's willingness to tackle contemporary issues within their lyrics. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dedicated to Chaos sound like?
A blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks that explores personal struggles and societal themes. Rooted in heavy metal and progressive metal.
What makes Dedicated to Chaos by Queensrÿche notable?
The album debuted at number 27 on the Billboard 200, marking a modest commercial performance compared to their earlier works. It received mixed reviews from critics, reflecting the band's struggle to recapture the acclaim of their classic albums while exploring new musical directions. Despite this, it showcased Queensrÿche's willingness to tackle contemporary issues within their lyrics. 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.
Who is Dedicated to Chaos for?
Dedicated to Chaos works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, explores personal struggles deeply and wave-like pacing keeps engagement.
How many songs are on Dedicated to Chaos?
Dedicated to Chaos has 16 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Started Standout 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 Standout 4:13
- 7 At the Edge 6:03
- 8 Broken 3:51
- 9 Hard Times Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 2011
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
70 min 44 sec
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