Queensryche - Empire TypeChanged there was no other British

there was no other British group making music quite like this in 1985

With string and horn arrangements by Patrick McMinn

THE Velvet Underground was the third album by Lou Reed and his cohorts

'Wardance' & 'The Wait' (covered by Metallica in 1987)

New York's A Lonely Town had impressed both Phil Spector (with whom Anders and Poncia had enjoyed a brief working association

Queensryche - Empire TypeChanged there was no other BritishEmpire [2 LPs] Queensryche Empire was originally released in August 1990 and features the Top 10 hit, "Silent Lucidity," which was nominated for 2 Grammys. Featuring brilliant and intelligent lyrics and songwriting complemented by incredible musicianship, with the songs ranging from beautiful ballads, strong melodic rockers, and classic heavy fist pumpers. This version, newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios, brings together all the available