Operation: Mindcrime
Queensrÿche · 1988
59 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal
A theatrical blend of heavy metal and progressive rock that weaves a gripping narrative throughout its tracks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic narrative journeys
- wave-like pacing experiences
- immersive storytelling focus
- contemplative late-night sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Operation: Mindcrime' was released in 1988, Queensrÿche was transitioning from their earlier hard rock roots to a more complex sound. This album served as their breakthrough project, following the modest success of their 1986 EP and paving the way for their subsequent commercial peak in the early 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Fates Warning· Symphony X
- If this clicks, go next to
- Empire — Continues the theatrical and narrative style with a more polished sound.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "I Remember Now".
- 1 I Remember Now Start here 1:17
- 2 Anarchy-X 1:27
- 3 Revolution Calling 4:42
- 4 Operation: Mindcrime 4:43
- 5 Speak 3:42
- 6 Spreading the Disease 4:07
- 7 The Mission 5:46
- 8 Suite Sister Mary 10:41
- 9 The Needle Lies 3:08
- 10 Electric Requiem 1:22
- 11 Breaking the Silence 4:34
- 12 I Don’t Believe in Love 4:23
- 13 Waiting for 22 1:05
- 14 My Empty Room 1:28
- 15 Eyes of a Stranger 6:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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