Operation: Livecrime
Queensrÿche · 1991
79 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal
A theatrical journey through heavy metal's operatic depths, blending intricate storytelling with soaring melodies and powerful riffs.
Why this album works
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling through music dynamic narrative progression throughout wave-like pacing with contrasts
- Context
- When 'Operation: Livecrime' was released in October 1991, Queensrÿche was enjoying the peak of their commercial success following the critical acclaim of their landmark album 'Operation: Mindcrime.' This live album captures the band’s performance at The Moore Theatre in Seattle, showcasing both their theatrical prowess and musical intricacy during a time when they were solidifying their status in the progressive metal scene.
- If you like
- heavy metal, progressive metal
Operation: Livecrime is an album by Queensrÿche, released in 1991. A theatrical journey through heavy metal's operatic depths, blending intricate storytelling with soaring melodies and powerful riffs. 'Operation: Livecrime' is significant for its innovative blend of concert performance and narrative storytelling, further establishing Queensrÿche as pioneers of progressive metal. The album reached No. 40 on the Billboard 200 chart and has since been recognized for its ambitious concept, influencing a generation of metal bands with its combination of music and narrative depth. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Operation: Livecrime sound like?
A theatrical journey through heavy metal's operatic depths, blending intricate storytelling with soaring melodies and powerful riffs. Rooted in heavy metal and progressive metal.
What makes Operation: Livecrime by Queensrÿche notable?
'Operation: Livecrime' is significant for its innovative blend of concert performance and narrative storytelling, further establishing Queensrÿche as pioneers of progressive metal. The album reached No. 40 on the Billboard 200 chart and has since been recognized for its ambitious concept, influencing a generation of metal bands with its combination of music and narrative depth. When 'Operation: Livecrime' was released in October 1991, Queensrÿche was enjoying the peak of their commercial success following the critical acclaim of their landmark album 'Operation: Mindcrime.' This live album captures the band’s performance at The Moore Theatre in Seattle, showcasing both their theatrical prowess and musical intricacy during a time when they were solidifying their status in the progressive metal scene.
Who is Operation: Livecrime for?
Operation: Livecrime works well if you're into theatrical storytelling through music, dynamic narrative progression throughout and wave-like pacing with contrasts.
How many songs are on Operation: Livecrime?
Operation: Livecrime has 17 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Remember Now 1:19
- 2 Anarchy-X 1:27
- 3 Revolution Calling 4:58
- 4 Operation: Mindcrime Standout 4:26
- 5 Speak 3:44
- 6 Spreading the Disease 5:06
- 7 The Mission 5:46
- 8 Suite Sister Mary Standout 12:08
- 9 The Needle Lies 3:19
- 10 Electric Requiem 1:15
- 11 Breaking the Silence 4:22
- 12 I Don't Believe in Love Standout 4:19
- 13 Waiting for 22 1:27
- 14 My Empty Room 1:37
- 15 Eyes of a Stranger 8:27
- 16 The Lady Wore Black 6:44
- 17 Roads to Madness 9:22
Release Date
October 28, 1991
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
79 min 55 sec
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