Queensrÿche
The Verdict
Review by Greg Olma
It is hard to believe that it has been six years since Todd La Torre’s first release fronting Queensrÿche. I have been a fan since the EP back in 1983, and when they replaced Geoff Tate, I thought that it was all over for them. I could not have been more wrong as this new lineup has produced some fantastic music. The Verdict continues the trend of moving the band forward while still retaining those special Queensrÿche elements that were prevalent during their early records. I feel their self-titled album in 2013 was a great start and, while it was in my top 10 records of 2013, in hindsight, it was a bit safe. On Condition Human and The Verdict, the band is spreading out a little and updating their sound while also bringing back some of the prog sounds. I know that 2019 is not even half over but I can pretty much guarantee that The Verdict will end up in my top 10 of this year.
This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) in Music Street Journal: 2019 Volume 3. More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2019.
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