Sign of the Times: The Best of Queensrÿche
Queensrÿche · 2007
148 min · 32 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal
A powerful anthology that showcases Queensrÿche's intricate storytelling through heavy metal and progressive soundscapes.
Why this album works
This compilation not only encapsulates the band's most significant hits but also marks their transition into a new era after Tate's exit. It received positive reviews and reaffirmed their influence within the heavy metal genre, particularly among fans seeking a comprehensive overview of their work. The inclusion of original demos and live recordings provides deeper insights into their creative process and musical evolution.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Sign of the Times: The Best of Queensrÿche' comes during a period of lineup changes for the band, following the departure of vocalist Geoff Tate in 2012. This compilation acts as a retrospective of their influential career, highlighting key tracks from their 1980s and 1990s albums while also including previously unreleased material. It serves as both a celebration of their legacy and a bridge to their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Marty Friedman· Angel Dust
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Queen of the Reich 4:20
- 2 Warning 4:43
- 3 Walk in the Shadows 3:33
- 4 Take Hold of the Flame 4:53
- 5 The Lady Wore Black 6:13
- 6 I Don’t Believe in Love Standout 4:22
- 7 Eyes of a Stranger Standout 6:35
- 8 Silent Lucidity Standout 5:44
- 9 Bridge 3:28
- 10 Jet City Woman 5:21
- 11 Another Rainy Night (Without You) 4:27
- 12 Sign of the Times 3:31
- 13 I Am I 3:57
- 14 Real World 4:20
- 15 Some People Fly 5:15
- 16 Until There Was You 4:01
- 17 All the Promises 5:08
Disc 2
- 1 Take Hold of the Flame (original demo version) 5:08
- 2 Walk in the Shadows (original demo version) 3:15
- 3 Before the Storm (original demo version) 2:54
- 4 Waiting for the Kill (demo) 4:41
- 5 No Sanctuary (demo) 6:23
- 6 Prophecy (demo) 3:52
- 7 I Dream in Infrared (1991 acoustic remix) 3:59
- 8 Dirty Lil’ Secret 4:07
- 9 Last Time in Paris 3:56
- 10 Scarborough Fair 3:49
- 11 Della Brown (MTV Unplugged) 6:01
- 12 Someone Else? (full band version) 7:12
- 13 Silent Lucidity (live) 5:48
- 14 Chasing Blue Sky 3:39
- 15 Justified 4:02
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