Queensryche - American Soldier

[Bob Warren]

Just heard this today, nice effort, Tate's vocals are getting a bit meh but the songs are good, the concept works and lyrically it's very good too.

B+

[RJhog]

Can't wait to pick it up!

[TageRyche]

I'm going to be getting this soon and I'll end up doing a review of my own.

[Wombat]

I used to like Queensryche but have to say that much of the post-Empire stuff is Ok but not great. I also can't get into Mindcrime 2.

Is this better/more accessible?

[Bob Warren]

Yes, it's a lot better. More along the lines of Promised land. Not the easiest first-listen album to get into though.

Remember the old days when we had vinyl and actually took the time to listen to things a few times rather than play them on a crappy PC or mp3 player and dispose of it if it doesn't grab you immediately ? Well, this is one of those, if you can't give the album/artist enough respect to play it a few times, you won't get it and you could be missing out.

[Wombat]

Thanks Bob - I might give it a try.

Are there any immediate songs? The problem (for me) with OM2 was that, apart from I'm American, nothing grabbed me even slightly first time out.

[Bob Warren]

There's a few: Man Down should have been the first single, Dead Man's Stare has a middle-eastern Kashmir type feel to it, and if you have kids and have ever been away from them a long time Home Again could have you in tears.

A very crunchy album.

[Wombat]

Just listened to it and very glad that I did. It just feels like how I remember Queensryche affecting me in the early days. Best album for a while as far as I'm concerned.

[Wombat]

You are right about Home Again Bob. Remember Me is also very moving.

[Gordon Williams]

I agree...as a parent, listen to "Home Again"...dont know how you could not be moved by this tune.

Also really like "Middle Of Hell" and "If I Were King".

I think this is a disc that will become more enjoyable as you listen to it more and more.

[Glenn Marcoux]

I know that I'm in the minority, but I really like OM2. I've pre-ordered American Soldier from Amazon and I can't wait.

[TageRyche]

Just so you know, you are not alone. I had huge reservations over O:mII when it was announced but the album was awesome.

[TageRyche]

I just picked the CD up today for a big bargain rate. I hope to listen to it over the weekend so I can do a review.