According to the press Queensryche have only ever had one good album amd this was it. Firstly the Ryche are still producing excellent music Operation Mindcrime 2 is a fantastic stand alone album with great tunes on, the chase, hands etc.Back to Mindcrime one. What an album everything you want from fantastic twin guitar work to Geoff's vocals. Not a weak track on it.The concept is as described on other reviews so basically if you don't have a copy........ Why not ?
One of the greatest albums ever made. From start to finish, this album never ceases to amaze. With it's complex plot, crystal clear production, faultless songwriting and world class performance. There isn't a duff moment in sight. This album has been in my top ten for 18 years and will probably stay there forever.
Operation: Mindcrime is without a doubt one of the recent musical masterpieces. It tells the story of Nikki, a directionless drug addict and the effect the mysterious Dr X has on him. Dr X's project; "Operation: Mindcrime"; a means to new world order using Nikki as his murderous pawn. Through Nikki's drugged haze, he falls for Mary, a nun used by Dr X who brings him his heroin. Mary's dark past haunts him and adds to his confusion and hatred, fueled by his love for Mary. When Nikki's phone rings, the codeword "mindcrime" spoken, he realises what he has to do. In the confusion that ensues a terrible tragedy occurs. Could Nikki be responsible? And who really is Dr X?
Queensryche have produced the Operation: Mindcrime album in the shape of an modern opera. Listening to the album you feel Nikki's pain, experience the dark side of life, and learn that maybe you can't trust the people you thought you could.
Although you may find the overall story little confusing and complicated, this album is a must for the ones who love progressive rock music.