Queensryche was one of the earlier bands I got into that was not a thrash metal band. They are far more of a progressive/ traditional metal band. This particular album though, does not have a whole lot of metal in it. This is an album I tend to listen to when I am in a more mellow mood. It is typically slower, with a few ballads, and even the harder songs, are really not that hard. The lyrical content though is fairly deep and dark. Ranging in topics from depression to mid life crisis, to mending a relationship with a parent, to child abuse, Queensryche touches on several darker topics. It's not the easiest listen in the world, but it is touching and emotional.Musically, the band, as mentioned before, is a little lighter this time around. There are several piano melodies and even a saxophone part in "Promised Land". There are a couple of harder songs, but they are nowhere near the anthemic styles of the band's earlier heavier hits. Still though, the songs are often catchy and keep me coming back to the album even though I have probably heard it a thousand times.
Geoff Tate is one of the best vocalists in metal and he is still quite good on this album. He strains a little bit in places, but for the most part can still hit those spine-tingling highs he has become known for.
This was the band's last good album. They are still together but have not put out anything worthwhile since this one in the early to mid 1990's.
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