Album

21 - Operation: Mindcrime

We bring it back to metal with a discussion of Queensrÿche's 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime. It usually makes the top 10 of all metal concept albums, and was a staple for most metal fans growing up in the 80s. As a long-time fan, Melinda walks you through the details and Aaron provides his insights as a new listener. If you don't remember, you will now.

  • 11:10 – Album plot overview

  • 20:05 – Track by track deconstruction – I Remember Now

  • 21:38 – Anarchy X

  • 22:24 – Revolution Calling

  • 25:34 – Operation: Mindcrime

  • 27:56 – Speak

  • 34:04 – Spreading the Disease

  • 38:28 – The Mission

  • 43:38 – Suite Sister Mary

  • 50:33 – The Needle Lies

  • 52:09 – Electric Requiem

  • 54:14 – Breaking the Silence/ I Don’t Believe in Love

  • 55:09 – Waiting for 22

  • 59:40 – My empty Room

  • 1:01:10 – Eyes of a Stranger, Messages from this album

1:08:20 – Live Performances – Operation: LiveCrime and Mindcrime at the Moore

1:17:05 - Band Breakup and Lawsuit

Cassette Tape Track listing, which shows that Suite Sister Mary was part of Side 1 on this version

Cassette Tape Track listing, which shows that Suite Sister Mary was part of Side 1 on this version