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Greatest Hits

Queensrÿche · 2000

77 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal

Melodic heavy metal anthems entwine with progressive complexity, showcasing the band's lyrical depth and musical prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night vibes
  • layered, complex sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Greatest Hits' encapsulated Queensrÿche's journey through the 1980s and 1990s, following their commercial peak with 'Empire' in 1990. This compilation reflects both their early heavy metal roots and later progressive influences, serving as a retrospective during a time when they were transitioning into a new phase of their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Dream Theater· Fates Warning· Symphony X

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Queen of the Reich 4:22
  • 2 The Lady Wore Black 6:14
  • 3 Warning 4:45
  • 4 Take Hold of the Flame 4:55
  • 5 Walk in the Shadows 3:34
  • 6 I Dream in Infrared 4:18
  • 7 I Don't Believe in Love 4:24
  • 8 Eyes of a Stranger 6:36
  • 9 Jet City Woman 5:21
  • 10 Empire 5:23
  • 11 Silent Lucidity 5:45
  • 12 I Am I 3:59
  • 13 Bridge 3:31
  • 14 Sign of the Times 3:34
  • 15 Chasing Blue Sky 3:41
  • 16 Someone Else? (full band version) 7:15

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata