Operation: Mindcrime

by Queensrÿche

Operation: Mindcrime cover art

An ambitious, meticulously crafted progressive metal rock opera, 'Operation: Mindcrime' follows the dark narrative of a recovering drug addict manipulated into becoming a political assassin. The album perfectly marries complex, virtuosic musicianship with immense, radio-ready melodic hooks and cinematic sound effects. It remains one of the most critically acclaimed and cohesively executed conceptual records in heavy metal history, exploring themes of urban crime, corruption, and rebellion.

Genres

  • Heavy Metal
  • Progressive Metal

Tracklist

  1. I Remember Now
  2. Anarchy-X
  3. Revolution Calling
  4. Operation Mindcrime
  5. Speak
  6. Spreading The Disease
  7. The Mission
  8. Suite Sister Mary
  9. The Needle Lies
  10. Electric Requiem
  11. Breaking The Silence
  12. I Don't Believe In Love
  13. Waiting For 22
  14. My Empty Room
  15. Eyes Of A Stranger
  16. The Mission - Live At The Hammersmith Odeon, London/1990
  17. My Empty Room - Live At The Astoria Theatre, London/1994