Queensryche - Queensryche (1983) [FLAC] {Japan TOCP-70622}

Queensryche - Queensryche [Japan Mini LP CD]

{2003 24-bit Remaster w/Bonus Tracks - Identical Mastering/LOG as U.S. and UK versions}

Queensrÿche is an EP by the American progressive metal band Queensrÿche, released in 1983. It was originally released independently by 206 Records (run in part by the band's management). Based on the success of the EP, the band was signed to a recording contract by EMI. Queensrÿche is a reflection of the band's major musical influences, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest among them.

Catalog No.: TOCP-70622

Label/Distributor: EMI Music Japan

Format: CD

Number of discs (or other units): 1

Release Date: 2008/10/29

Originally Released August 12, 1983 Recorded Triad Studios,Redmond, Washington late summer, 1982

Genre Heavy Metal

Length 21:23

TRACK LISTING

1. "Queen of the Reich" (Chris DeGarmo) – 4:24

2. "Nightrider" (DeGarmo, Michael Wilton) – 3:47

3. "Blinded" (DeGarmo, Wilton) – 3:06

4. "The Lady Wore Black" (DeGarmo, Geoff Tate) – 6:15

5. "Nightrider" (DeGarmo, Wilton) – 4:32

6. "Prophecy" (DeGarmo) – 3:59

7. "Deliverance" (Wilton) – 3:40

8. "Child of Fire" (Wilton, Tate) – 4:36

9. "En Force" (DeGarmo) – 5:47

10. "Blinded" (DeGarmo, Wilton) – 3:26

11. "The Lady Wore Black" (DeGarmo, Tate) – 7:01

12. "Warning" (Wilton, Tate) – 4:56

13. "Take Hold of the Flame" (Tate, DeGarmo) – 5:12

14. "Queen of the Reich" (DeGarmo) – 5:21

* Tracks 5-14 recorded live at Nihon Seinen-kam, Tokyo, Japan on August 5, 1984. It was the second night of the band's tour supporting album The Warning. The performance was also released on VHS in 1984 as Live in Tokyo and is now out of print.

Personnel

* Geoff Tate - vocals

* Chris DeGarmo - guitar

* Michael Wilton - guitar

* Eddie Jackson - bass guitar

* Scott Rockenfield - drums

History

When the original EP was recorded in 1982, Queensrÿche did not even exist. The band was then known as The Mob, and their lineup consisted of guitarists Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton, bassist Eddie Jackson and drummer Scott Rockenfield. Vocalist Geoff Tate was the lead singer of another local band, Myth. He had performed with The Mob on a few occasions, and was asked to join the band for the EP's recording sessions.

When Queensrÿche was released, it sold extremely well for an independent release, and received a glowing review in Kerrang! magazine. Soon after, Tate left Myth and joined Queensrÿche as their full-time vocalist. In the summer of 1983, Queensrÿche signed with EMI, who re-released Queensrÿche. The EMI version is nearly identical to the one released on 206 Records.

To support the EP, Queensrÿche embarked on their first tour and opened for Quiet Riot, Dio and Twisted Sister. The tour ended in November, and soon after the band began preparations for their first full-length album, The Warning.

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Queensryche - Queensryche (1983) [FLAC] {Japan TOCP-70622}