Official Queensryche Thread - NEW ALBUM INFO. p. 30

[bosk1]

I hope the middle of the cover is a fist with rings that spell out LOL on them.

I think it's actually going to say "FU2"

[jammindude]

I hope the middle of the cover is a fist with rings that spell out LOL on them.

Totally stealing this.   

 

[bosk1]

Here's someting nice to wash away some of the recent TateWrëck footage. 

https://vimeo.com/49720346

This was the first show they did under the Queensryche name with Todd.  They are certainly not the best or tightest shows they have done with Todd, since there have been MANY since then.  But still very good, and the pro-shot footage is NICE.

[MoraWintersoul]

Oooh shiny.

[PowerSlave]

Here's someting nice to wash away some of the recent TateWrëck footage. 

https://vimeo.com/49720346

This was the first show they did under the Queensryche name with Todd.  They are certainly not the best or tightest shows they have done with Todd, since there have been MANY since then.  But still very good, and the pro-shot footage is NICE.

I just finished watching the full video. Todd was a little rough in spots, but he was still far superior to anything that Geoff has sounded like in years. It's been awhile since I've seen the band live other than the random video clip here and there. I needed that video to remind me how much I love watching Scott play. The guy isn't flashy. He's just a solid and very entertaining player and he deserves more recognition than he usually gets.

[Nel]

So based on the bits of cover art the band has put up so far, what are you guys thinking? Self-titled album? With how big the symbol is looking to be, doesn't seem to be much room left for an album title.



By the way, I'm pretty sure my local record store ordered 0 copies of the Frequency Unknown. Not in the Queensryche section, not in the "new albums" section. Is the album online-sale only? Because given how in-the-know the employees are, I wouldn't put it past them to straight up refuse to sell that album. I've been buying from these guys for years and it seems like something they'd do. (One of them actually gave me a look of disapproval back when I bought Dedicated To Chaos.) 

[BlobVanDam]

They just revealed more of it.

[Zydar]

[wolfking]

Gold.

[Nel]

 

[TAC]

Just listened to Redemption. If its anywhere near the best song on the album, this album will suck too.

[Bertielee]

Just listened to Redemption. If its anywhere near the best song on the album, this album will suck too.

I think it may be more the single. And have you ever heard a single as being the best song on an album? Sometimes, the choice of a single buggers me.

B.Lee

[Zook]

They just revealed more of it.

When the whole thing's revealed, you need to post your finished version on their Facebook page.

[Lolzeez]

They just revealed more of it.

When the whole thing's revealed, you need to post your finished version on their Facebook page.

I second that. 

[TAC]

Just listened to Redemption. If its anywhere near the best song on the album, this album will suck too.

I think it may be more the single. And have you ever heard a single as being the best song on an album? Sometimes, the choice of a single buggers me.

B.Lee

I understand that, B. But I while I think this album will be better than the Tate one, I still don't know if it's gonna be any good. Redemption has only cemented that thought.

[BlobVanDam]

When the whole thing's revealed, you need to post your finished version on their Facebook page.

It looks like someone already posted it on their FB page. Who was that?

[KevShmev]

The worst about all of this fighting over the Queensryche name nonsense is this:

There are currently two versions of the band, and neither of them has Chris DeGarmo.

[Bertielee]

Last teaser before revelation :



B.Lee

[Bertielee]

Just listened to Redemption. If its anywhere near the best song on the album, this album will suck too.

I think it may be more the single. And have you ever heard a single as being the best song on an album? Sometimes, the choice of a single buggers me.

B.Lee

I understand that, B. But I while I think this album will be better than the Tate one, I still don't know if it's gonna be any good. Redemption has only cemented that thought.

I second that. Redemption has only mildly got me interested. Idk, but there is something missing in there.

B.Lee

[Ruba]

The worst about all of this fighting over the Queensryche name nonsense is this:

There are currently two versions of the band, and neither of them has Chris DeGarmo.

You said it. 

[Orbert]

Wow, I never thought of it that way, but that is indeed the worst part about this.  You'd think he'd be in one or the other.  What's he even doing these days?

[Zydar]

Is he still flying planes?

[Orbert]

Whoa, I had no idea.  From Wikipedia:

Around the time of leaving Queensrÿche, DeGarmo began a full-time career as a professional corporate jet pilot. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot Licence, which he acquired during Queensrÿche's most commercially successful years as well as CL-30 (Challenger 300), LR-JET (Learjet), IA-Jet (Westwind) and LR-45 (Learjet 45) type ratings from the FAA.

It goes on to list some musical projects he's done post-Queensrÿche, nothing more recent than 2007.

[bosk1]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=298698933596599&set=a.183090515157442.43082.163601033773057&type=1

Our publicist wanted us to wait until his press release went out, but we were so excited to show you all we couldn't wait!! So here you go!!

QUEENSRŸCHE RETURN WITH NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM SLATED FOR RELEASE ON JUNE 25th ON CENTURY MEDIA!!

This gets said often by a lot of bands, but we believe we have recorded some of our finest music in years. The collaborative effort of everyone on this album is something we are extremely proud of. Working with Jimbo and the addition of Todd has revitalized the band in ways we never knew until we heard the final results. We know you have to wait a little longer but are excited for all of our fans to hear it. Queensrÿche wouldn’t be in this position if not for your unwavering support!!
~ Scott Rockenfield.

The track listing for Queensrÿche is:

1. X2
2. Where Dreams Go To Die
3. Spore
4. In This Light
5. Redemption
6. Vindication
7. Midnight Lullaby
8. A World Without
9. Don’t Look Back
10. Fallout
11. Open Road

[KevShmev]

I am not a fan of bands releasing self-titled albums when it isn't their first, but whatever. 

[bosk1]

Why? 

[jingle.boy]

but we believe we have recorded some of our finest music in years.

That ain't too tough.

I am not a fan of bands releasing self-titled albums when it isn't their first, but whatever. 

Yeah, it seems kinda stupid to do so after 10 albums under your belt already, but I ain't bothered by it.  They coulda done something more with the title, and the cover for that matter.  Blob... uncover your last few squares.  I want that album cover.

[fibreoptix]

I think the self titled aspect probably has something to do with this being a new beginning. A fresh start and all that...

Personal thoughts? That is one tasty looking tracklisting. Intrigued to hear some of these songs.

[BlobVanDam]

Yeah, it seems kinda stupid to do so after 10 albums under your belt already, but I ain't bothered by it.  They coulda done something more with the title, and the cover for that matter.  Blob... uncover your last few squares.  I want that album cover.

Here you go. I even swapped in the final cover.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/BlobVanDam/queensryche_nou.jpg

And I agree with Kev. To me it feels either lazy, or presumptuous to make an album self titled when it's not your first.

[TAC]

I think the self titled aspect probably has something to do with this being a new beginning. A fresh start and all that...

I'm OK with it here too. Kind of like driving home the point that THEY are Queensryche.

Personal thoughts? That is one tasty looking tracklisting.

Midnight Lullaby?

[Orbert]

When a band does it later on in their career, it's generally a restatement.  They've gone through some changes, but they're still Queensrÿche.  Spock's Beard did it, Genesis did it, Fleetwood Mac did it twice (both times after major changes), the list goes on and on.

[fibreoptix]

Midnight Lullaby?

OK, well, for the most part.

[Zook]

Yeah, it seems kinda stupid to do so after 10 albums under your belt already, but I ain't bothered by it.  They coulda done something more with the title, and the cover for that matter.  Blob... uncover your last few squares.  I want that album cover.

Here you go. I even swapped in the final cover.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/BlobVanDam/queensryche_nou.jpg

YES

[bosk1]

Midnight Lullaby?

OK, well, for the most part.

Personally, I think it's a bit silly to read too much into song titles before the songs are actually heard.  I mean, can anyone honestly say they would have thought "Best I Can" or "Silent Lucidity" would have been cool songs based just on the titles? 

[Perpetual Change]

I absolutely applaud that they went self-titled. That is where they needed to go. For what it's worth, I thought that's where DT needed to go for DT11. QR's confidence level right now is contagious.