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"With a production and neat compositions, a sense of melody particularly effective and a lively and warm atmosphere that already characterizes Queensrÿche, "The Warning" remains a sure value of heavy metal."
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4/5
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If today, everyone knows Queensrÿche as a great metal band (progressive or not), it's mainly thanks to albums like "Empire" or "Operation Mindcrime". However, this band born in 1981, that is to say respectively 9 and 7 years before these two albums, knew beginnings which are far from being without interest. After a first eponymous E.P. that allowed them to sign with EMI, "The Warning" is their first real album.
The means used are representative of a will to do well. First, the producer James Guthrie is not just anyone since he is associated with names like Judas Priest, Pink Floyd, or Kate Bush. We also find a particular care brought to the orchestral accompaniments (rather discreet) directed by Michael Kamen.
At this time the music of the Americans is paradoxically tinged with NWOBHM and Glam and progressive touches. From the introduction of the title "The Warning", Queensrÿche presents thus a catchy Heavy Metal. The instruments are well used to form a real ensemble. The compositions, without being melodically complex, present subtle arrangements to which a nuanced production does justice. Indeed, the metallic riffs rub shoulders with harmonious arpeggios and sober orchestral interventions of the most beautiful effect.
This balance is found throughout the album with highlights like the superb "No Sanctuary", and the epic "Road To Madness". Geoff Tate's voice is powerful and has a very effective melodic ability that will delight many fans. Chris deGarmo is never demonstrative but always very effective, as evidenced by the heartbreaking solos on "Child Of Fire", where the pairing of him and Tate reaches a climax.
Each track is finely cut, sometimes at the expense of spontaneity or energy. If one can bring this album closer to the NWOBHM, it is more on the construction of the tracks than on the ardor. The rhythmic guitars can thus seem sometimes absent or too much in withdrawal. The rhythm section, very well in place, still lacks punch.
It is possible that "The Warning" will make some big sound lovers run away. However, with a production and neat compositions, a sense of melody particularly effective which does not leave any dead time and a lively and warm atmosphere which already characterizes Queensrÿche, "The Warning" remains a real jewel which can be listened with a constant pleasure. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. Warning - 04:46
02. En Force - 05:16
03. Deliverance - 03:21
04. No Sanctuary - 06:05
05. Nm 156 - 04:38
06. Take Hold Of The Flame - 04:57
07. Before The Storm - 05:13
08. Child Of Fire - 04:34
09. Roads To Madness - 09:40
LINEUP:
Chris Degarmo: Guitares
Eddie Jackson: Basse
Geoff Tate: Chant
Michael Wilton: Guitares
Scott Rockenfield: Batterie
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