Scott, however, is taking paternal leave from the band, and in the interim, vocalist Todd plays drums in studio, and Casey Grillo from "Kamelot" plays drums on live shows. Parker Lundgren has been with the band since and plays rhythm guitar and backing vocals.
So, how is the new album then? Well, as most Queensryche fans know, LaTorre's vocals are quite similar to Tate's, and a regular listener would have a hard time hearing a difference. The first two tracks, "Blood of the Levant" and "Man the Machine" are your basic Queensryche fast and heavy tracks, sounding somewhat similar to the early years, but short and somewhat radio ready, at least in the heavy metal genre.
Things don't get interesting until the 3rd track "Light-years" which definitely stands out beginning a bit more atmospheric and building from that. LaTorre gets to show off a bit more with some heaviness and emotional screaming, but nothing over the top. You can hear a Sabbath influence, but with a bit of Alice in Chains in the harmonies. The guitar break is very nice as the heaviness actually abates a bit allowing it to sing out better.
It would have better with even more development over extended time. It might be an attempt at "Silent Lucidity" and the synths that show up from time to time might also indicate that. It is more a song of its own though, not as good as "SL" but it's still good. It is at its best when LaTorre belts out the vocals with emotion. It goes for a much heavier and progressive sound. There is time for great development here, with great vocals that sound like early Queensryche and also great guitar and progressive passages.
This continues in "Launder the Conscience". I am surprised as you are, many times I stopped the song exclaiming: 'Wow! What was that?! Great vocals by Tate, who seems to spit vitriol with energy and maestria read balls. You can clearly hear his enthusiasm and it's contagious. Top that with, again this time, majestic choirs and religious and orchestrated strings. On the less exciting side, the love story is taking too much space.
The concept of the revolution leaded by Doctor X is putted more aside to let Rikki's guilt and sadness sing. Not the path I would have chosen. Yes, Sister Mary won't come back, but after 18 years in the can, I thought Rikki would've been more pissed at the world. Again, less love, more rock please? He sugarcoates it. In this world where Ayreon, Dream Theater and Blind Guardian lead the metal-opera, Mindcrime 2 is less over-the-top, dirtier Rikki's greasy hair and filthy fingernails , more accessible and far less dizzying the the others.
You easily grow tired and bored of double albums of metallic tugs of war, not the case here. A few duds but nothing to drown the fun.
Being a Queensryche fan is a long and unpredictable road. Sometimes you scream for more, sometimes you beg to make it stop. An hour of theatrical metallic fun. True, Gentle Giant's commercial albums are not that bad if you like Men at Work. Here goes. You know, really easily forgotten generic band. No kidding, I wanted to push skip on almost every song. And I do not feel relieved by that. I love the guys. I know they had bills to pay and kids to send to private schools, but these songs feel uninspired, tired and out of joy.
And deGarmo was still in the band! A true change of scenery, like ordering lacquered duck and being served fish sticks. And by the way, who fondly remembers Collective Soul? That's right: nobody. The best way is to listen. This lives, breathes and headbangs , mullet and Export A cigarettes included. Totally Beavis and Butthead who?! Lyrics like 'There is no escape! But Tate's voice is hypnotic, compelling, making you lipsync like a maniac for the joy of fans like you.
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