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Operation Mindcrime
The New Reality
Company: Frontiers
Release: 2017
Genre: Hard Rock
Reviewer: Eric Compton
Published: 2/9/2018
Conclusive third part of the Geoff Tate's musical trilogy
COMMENTS:
'The New Reality' is the conclusive third part of the musical trilogy created by former Queensryche vocalist Geoff Tate. It's produced, mixed and mastered by Kelly Gray in Seattle and follows the same formula as the prior two offerings. Its an eclectic trip, built on an array of instrumentation that creates soft textures and a jazz-lounge mood. Robust percussion keeps it lively, and there's a handful of stand-out cuts. I enjoy it despite it's temperamental differences--it's not heavy or hard, but rather a slow-burn built on atmosphere.
RECOMMENDED FOR FANS OF:
Queensryche, Dream Theater
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:
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ARTWORK
LYRICS
Maximum Metal Rating Legend - Click for Full Details
5
Excellent - Buy it and say a prayer to the metal gods
that you were tuned on to this masterpiece. A classic.
4-4.5
Great - Almost perfect records but there's probably a
clunker or a lacking somewhere to keep it from perfection. You won't feel bad about
dropping some bones on these.
3.5
Good - Most of the record is good, but there may be some
filler. This is the OK range where you'd search for the record on sale or used.
3
Average - Some good songs, some bad ones at about a
half/half ratio. Could show skills but be dull overall. Redeeming qualities for indy bands
are effort and passion. Majors that don't try or suck outright end up here.
2-2.5
Fair - Worth a listen, but best obtained by collectors.
There is much better metal out there.
1-1.5
Bad - Major problems with music, lyrics, production, etc.
0
Terrible or an otherwise waste of your life and time.
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