Entre_Perpetuo Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I think anyone here who has seen many of my posts and threads needn't wonder who I voted for. That being said, I haven't delved into Queensrÿche yet, heck, I think I only know Jet City Woman (which is a great song for guitar hero). But seeing as even the immortal Rush can't top Queen for me, I don't see anything else ever doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I think anyone here who has seen many of my posts and threads needn't wonder who I voted for. That being said, I haven't delved into Queensrÿche yet, heck, I think I only know Jet City Woman (which is a great song for guitar hero). But seeing as even the immortal Rush can't top Queen for me, I don't see anything else ever doing so. You probably know Silent Lucidity as well. It's possible you've heard Eyes Of A Stranger, Empire, Another Rainy Night Without You and Anybody Listening before. When checking out Queensryche, make sure you stick with their debut EP through 1995's Promised Land to start out. Avoid pretty much everything released after 1997 and you should enjoy your listening experience just fine. Once Chris Degarmo left, the band was never the same. He was the main creative force and the band's heart and soul. They never recovered from his departure. Even now with a new singer, the band can't recapture what Degarmo brought to them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I think anyone here who has seen many of my posts and threads needn't wonder who I voted for. That being said, I haven't delved into Queensrÿche yet, heck, I think I only know Jet City Woman (which is a great song for guitar hero). But seeing as even the immortal Rush can't top Queen for me, I don't see anything else ever doing so. You probably know Silent Lucidity as well. It's possible you've heard Eyes Of A Stranger, Empire, Another Rainy Night Without You and Anybody Listening before. When checking out Queensryche, make sure you stick with their debut EP through 1995's Promised Land to start out. Avoid pretty much everything released after 1997 and you should enjoy your listening experience just fine. Once Chris Degarmo left, the band was never the same. He was the main creative force and the band's heart and soul. They never recovered from his departure. Even now with a new singer, the band can't recapture what Degarmo brought to them. I agree with pretty much everything you said, but I am cutting them a little slack with the new singer and interested to see how that continues. Are they ever going to release music that tops their early stuff? Heck no, but so far I have definitely been liking the new music, which is more than I can say for most of 1998-2012. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Yep. Queensrche for me til about Empire then I'm done. Queens career is more significant by far. It just cannot be denied or else your just big a big ol dickhead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nappy2112 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I ove me some Queensryche but Queen is one of the greatest ever. :finbar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I think anyone here who has seen many of my posts and threads needn't wonder who I voted for. That being said, I haven't delved into Queensrÿche yet, heck, I think I only know Jet City Woman (which is a great song for guitar hero). But seeing as even the immortal Rush can't top Queen for me, I don't see anything else ever doing so. You probably know Silent Lucidity as well. It's possible you've heard Eyes Of A Stranger, Empire, Another Rainy Night Without You and Anybody Listening before. When checking out Queensryche, make sure you stick with their debut EP through 1995's Promised Land to start out. Avoid pretty much everything released after 1997 and you should enjoy your listening experience just fine. Once Chris Degarmo left, the band was never the same. He was the main creative force and the band's heart and soul. They never recovered from his departure. Even now with a new singer, the band can't recapture what Degarmo brought to them. I agree with pretty much everything you said, but I am cutting them a little slack with the new singer and interested to see how that continues. Are they ever going to release music that tops their early stuff? Heck no, but so far I have definitely been liking the new music, which is more than I can say for most of 1998-2012. True. But with the way the band was talking after they fired Tate, you would think all their problems were solved and that the Ryche of old was returning. At least that's the impression I got from some of the interviews I read. At least they're not a laughing stock anymore now that Tate is gone but they're still a mediocre band without him. They're a better band now that Tate's gone but they're still mediocre. Edited October 9, 2015 by J2112YYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 They were very good, but flagging when DeGarmo left. I never got into Promised or Hear, then after that it just seems murky. The new guy can't make up his mind whether or not he wants to sound like Tate or Ray Alder. I'll take Fates Warning over this any day. Empire or bust, I don't see my mind changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 I HATE Queen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I HATE Queen! So, you voted for Queensryche then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 I HATE Queen! So, you voted for Queensryche then Yes. The idea was which you preferred, not which you think is more talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamrahai Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I worked in a record store for a few years in the 80's and played the shit out of that Queensryche EP when it came out (but not as much as Grace & PW). Also saw Mindcrime live so yeah I like Queensryche. Still voted Queen without a second thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I prefer Queen. I also f***ing LOVE them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Which do you prefer? I'm going with Queensrÿche! Operation Mindcrime is one of my favorite albums ever!Indeed! I used to have Mind crime memorized. "You know too much for your own good..."I did too!"Kill her. That's all you have to do.""Kill Mary?""She's a risk, and get the priest as well." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Yep. Queensrche for me til about Empire then I'm done. Queens career is more significant by far. It just cannot be denied or else your just big a big ol dickhead.I guess I'm a big ol' dickhead, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Queen for me by far. Queensryche is a band I've always felt like I should like more than I do. I love the EP and like the first four albums well enough, but they never connected with me like they did for most metal fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas King Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Queen by far. And I really like the 80s QR stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 If you asked me in 2015, when this thread was created. I would have picked Queensrÿche, probably my second favorite band after RUSH. I'm surprised to see that I had not responded. If you ask me today, Queen wins. In recent years I've done a deeper dive on Queen. There is a freshness that comes from that. Also until recently I had not given post-Tate Queensrÿche any attention. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurabw Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Love them both, but GT QR. But probably Queen over QR. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Queen. Never got what the big deal with Queesryche is. Queen meanwhile is in my top 5 bands. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex’s Amazing Arpeggios Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 8 hours ago, Laurabw said: Love them both, but GT QR. But probably Queen over QR. Ditto 👍😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAccountant Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Don't care much for Queen and Queensryche put out Empire which is very good album. Plus QR released the song Queen of the Ryche which is excellent (although the cover by Unleash the Archers is far better). Easy vote for QR for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, TheAccountant said: Don't care much for Queen and Queensryche put out Empire which is very good album. Plus QR released the song Queen of the Ryche which is excellent (although the cover by Unleash the Archers is far better). Easy vote for QR for me. I'll be honest, I haven't felt the way I did about Queen when I wrote this post in a long time. They're a classic band with immense talent and some brilliant songs. That said, Queensryche is much more my style, and I'd rather listen to them. I absolutely understand why Queen are considered legendary, and have the great reputation they do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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