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Released 20 years ago

Operation: Mindcrime II

Queensrÿche · 2006

59 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal

A theatrical blend of heavy metal and progressive rock that revisits a classic narrative with renewed vigor.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • theatrical narrative engagement

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Operation: Mindcrime II' is Queensrÿche's follow-up to their 1988 concept album 'Operation: Mindcrime'. At this point, the band was navigating a challenging phase marked by lineup changes and a desire to reconnect with their earlier success while exploring new musical directions.
Stylistic neighbors
Dream Theater· Fates Warning· Symphony X
If this clicks, go next to
American Soldier — Continues thematic storytelling with a focus on personal narratives and social issues.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "I’m American".

  • 1 Freiheit Ouvertüre 1:35
  • 2 Convict 0:08
  • 3 I’m American Start here 2:53
  • 4 One Foot in Hell 4:12
  • 5 Hostage 4:29
  • 6 The Hands 4:36
  • 7 Speed of Light 3:12
  • 8 Signs Say Go 3:16
  • 9 Re-Arrange You 3:11
  • 10 The Chase 3:09
  • 11 Murderer? 4:33
  • 12 Circles 2:58
  • 13 If I Could Change It All 4:27
  • 14 An Intentional Confrontation 2:32
  • 15 A Junkie’s Blues 3:41
  • 16 Fear City Slide 4:58
  • 17 All the Promises 5:10

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