Revolution Calling
Queensrÿche · 1988
479 min · 105 tracks · heavy metal
A complex tapestry of heavy riffs, intricate melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics that redefine the boundaries of progressive metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Queen of the Reich Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Revolution Calling — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on societal struggles and personal rebellion through anthemic melodies and powerful instrumentation.
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Suite Sister Mary — A standout narrative piece that intertwines character-driven storytelling with dynamic musical shifts, exemplifying Queensrÿche's innovative approach to songwriting.
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I Don't Believe in Love — This track combines haunting melodies with introspective lyrics, illustrating the emotional depth and complexity that defines much of the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long-form narratives with complex themes
- live performances that energize crowds
- dramatic shifts in pacing
- reflective moments amid intense sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek light, breezy listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single marked Queensrÿche's transition to mainstream success.
- Themes
- societal rebellion· narrative storytelling· personal disillusionment
- Career context
- Released in 1988, Revolution Calling marked a significant moment for Queensrÿche as they were transitioning from cult favorites to mainstream success. This album followed their breakthrough record, Operation: Mindcrime, solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the progressive metal scene during a time when heavy metal was evolving rapidly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Fates Warning· Symphony X
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Don't Believe in Love
The progression in the verses shifts from a reflection on trust to an outright denial of love's power, highlighting a deep internal conflict.
This lyrical evolution signifies a break from romantic idealism, emphasizing personal disillusionment while maintaining a poignant connection to broader emotional themes.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Queen of the Reich Start here 4:22
- 2 Nightrider 3:48
- 3 Blinded 3:06
- 4 The Lady Wore Black 6:28
- 5 Nightrider (live) 4:32
- 6 Prophecy (live) 3:59
- 7 Deliverance (live) 3:40
- 8 Child of Fire (live) 4:36
- 9 En Force (live) 5:47
- 10 Blinded (live) 3:26
- 11 The Lady Wore Black (live) 7:01
- 12 Warning (live) 4:56
- 13 Take Hold of the Flame (live) 5:12
- 14 Queen of the Reich (live) 5:21
Disc 2
- 1 Warning 4:45
- 2 En Force 5:16
- 3 Deliverance 3:20
- 4 No Sanctuary 6:05
- 5 N M 156 4:41
- 6 Take Hold of the Flame 4:56
- 7 Before the Storm 5:12
- 8 Child of Fire 4:32
- 9 Roads to Madness 9:54
- 10 Prophecy 3:59
- 11 The Lady Wore Black (live) 5:23
- 12 The Take Hold of the Flame (live) 5:06
Disc 3
- 1 Walk in the Shadows 3:34
- 2 I Dream in Infrared 4:18
- 3 The Whisper 3:36
- 4 Gonna Get Close to You 4:37
- 5 The Killing Words 3:56
- 6 Surgical Strike 3:20
- 7 Neue Regel 5:04
- 8 Chemical Youth (We Are Rebellion) 4:05
- 9 London 5:06
- 10 Screaming in Digital 3:37
- 11 I Will Remember 4:38
- 12 Gonna Get Close to You (12″ version) 5:46
- 13 The Killing Words (live) 4:10
- 14 I Dream in Infrared (1991 acoustic remix) 4:00
- 15 Walk in the Shadows (live) 3:43
Disc 4
- 1 I Remember Now 1:17
- 2 Anarchy‐X 1:27
- 3 Revolution Calling 4:39
- 4 Operation: Mindcrime 4:45
- 5 Speak 3:42
- 6 Spreading the Disease 4:07
- 7 The Mission 5:47
- 8 Suite Sister Mary 10:39
- 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 1:32
- 15 Eyes of a Stranger 6:53
- 16 The Mission (live) 6:11
- 17 My Empty Room (live) 2:42
Disc 5
- 1 Best I Can 5:34
- 2 The Thin Line 5:42
- 3 Jet City Woman 5:22
- 4 Della Brown 7:03
- 5 Another Rainy Night (Without You) 4:29
- 6 Empire 5:24
- 7 Resistance 4:50
- 8 Silent Lucidity 5:46
- 9 Hand on Heart 5:33
- 10 One and Only 5:54
- 11 Anybody Listening? 7:58
- 12 Last Time in Paris 3:57
- 13 Scarborough Fair 3:50
- 14 Dirty Lil Secret 4:08
Disc 6
- 1 9:28 A.M. 1:43
- 2 I Am I 3:56
- 3 Damaged 3:58
- 4 Out of Mind 4:35
- 5 Bridge 3:29
- 6 Promised Land 7:58
- 7 Disconnected 4:44
- 8 Lady Jane 4:14
- 9 My Global Mind 4:21
- 10 One More Time 4:18
- 11 Someone Else? 5:00
- 12 Real World 4:22
- 13 Someone Else? (with full band) 7:12
- 14 Damaged (live) 4:03
- 15 Real World (live) 3:42
Disc 7
- 1 Sign of the Times 3:34
- 2 Cuckoo’s Nest 4:00
- 3 Get a Life 3:40
- 4 The Voice Inside 3:52
- 5 Some People Fly 5:18
- 6 Saved 4:09
- 7 You 3:56
- 8 Hero 5:25
- 9 Miles Away 4:34
- 10 Reach 3:33
- 11 All I Want 4:06
- 12 Hit the Black 3:36
- 13 Anytime/Anywhere 2:56
- 14 spOOL 4:57
- 15 Chasing Blue Sky 3:41
- 16 Silent Lucidity (MTV Unplugged) 5:24
- 17 The Killing Words (MTV Unplugged) 3:52
- 18 I Will Remember (MTV Unplugged) 4:01
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