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Digitally remastered and expanded two CD 20th Anniversary edition of the Metal band's triple platinum breakout album including 10 bonus live tracks. This edition of Empire is presented in a lift-top box with five postcards, a fold-out poster and a booklet featuring rare photos from the band's personal archive.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Aaron Grimm
Format:Audio CD
OK, so when they released the remastered edition of Empire including bonus tracks back in 2003, I was quite excited. I count Queensrÿche as one of my favorite bands, and this is obviously one of their best albums. So, of course, I purchased it. The remastering was good - it didn't sound bricked out like a lot of them seem to be doing these days, and the additional tracks were awesome (especially their cover of Scarborough Affair).
That being said, this is the same album with a second disc of live performances and a few posters / postcards of the band. If you don't already have the remastered version of Empire and feel like spending twice the price, by all means. I just don't feel the additions they made to this release of the album warranted another release at all.
Here's an idea: Why not combine both Mindcrime albums, remaster them (as long as it's done properly and not just turning the volume up full blast) and release a booklet including illustrations and the full story / concept. Throw in a few b-sides, if there are any. Now THAT would be something I would be willing to shell out a few clams for.
In conclusion, I love Queensrÿche, but for the casual listener, you're better off getting the 2003 remastered edition without all of the unnecessary trimmings.
That being said, this is the same album with a second disc of live performances and a few posters / postcards of the band. If you don't already have the remastered version of Empire and feel like spending twice the price, by all means. I just don't feel the additions they made to this release of the album warranted another release at all.
Here's an idea: Why not combine both Mindcrime albums, remaster them (as long as it's done properly and not just turning the volume up full blast) and release a booklet including illustrations and the full story / concept. Throw in a few b-sides, if there are any. Now THAT would be something I would be willing to shell out a few clams for.
In conclusion, I love Queensrÿche, but for the casual listener, you're better off getting the 2003 remastered edition without all of the unnecessary trimmings.
By jose santana
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
20 years have passed since I first heard and fell in love empire, the remastered edition with bonus track 2003 is very good but the anniversary edition comes with the 1990 concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in London simply amazing
Format:Audio CD
Empire re- release that has bonus tracks as well as an extra live cd. Comes in a cool little collectors box with awesome promo cards. a must for any fan.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
My mother and I are Queensryche fans, so for Christmas I decided to get it for her (and for me, lol). As soon as it got here, I opened it up and all components are there! Read more
Published 5 months ago by MariahKelley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Queensryche CD, a must for all fans
If you like the band and their music, this is a must. Re-mastered and re-packaged, it looks good and sounds decent. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Silencer13
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bypassed the Boxset
I wouldn't call myself a diehard Queensryche fan since I usually prefer the prog bands with a harder/heavier edge like Iron Maiden, but I had been meaning to buy at least a few of... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Evan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great album
I think this is one of the best albums in rock history. This edition is great, nice box set. A must have for any fan.
Published 13 months ago by Giovanny Cedeno Kocher
5.0 out of 5 stars
A nice set but it could be alot better.
The extra live CD is nice but if they really wanted to make this a worthwhile rerelease they should have added the demos and the Building Empires DVD. Read more
Published 17 months ago by crasher
5.0 out of 5 stars
was there any doubt?
Loved it. The live CD was probably from when they were at the peak of their powers.
The 5 pictures cards were not that impressive, but on the whole a great package.
The 5 pictures cards were not that impressive, but on the whole a great package.
Published on April 2, 2011 by John Mccann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Queensryche Fan Forverer
I have been following Queensryche since I saw them in Boston at a club called the Living Room, it was during their Warning Tour. Read more
Published on February 20, 2011 by Mark Anthony Spacco
4.0 out of 5 stars
Is Anybody Listening?.....this collection rocks!!
I was excited to hear Queensryche was celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Empire" This is a very cool little box set for die-hard QR fans. Read more
Published on February 4, 2011 by roxie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good!!!
Very good service and very good product, I'm totally satisfied, Thanks Amazon. Luciano.
The 20 th Empire anniversary is sensational...
The 20 th Empire anniversary is sensational...
Published on December 11, 2010 by Luciano
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a great birthday present!!!!!
I bought this for myself for my birthday!! I was 17 when this came out. I loved it then and I love it now!!!!
Published on November 13, 2010 by LAURA A RIVERA
