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Finally aided by label support and professional production, Queensryche set about to begin the storied progression of their sound. Once you get past the monotony of the title track, the journey begins. The haunting chimes of the explosive intro to "En Force" show that Seattle had a lot more to offer rock music than the impending grunge rock phenomenon. The somber, brooding outro to the song (showcasing vocalist Geoff Tate above all else) showed that while the band still relied heavily on guitar harmonies and double-bass drumming, they were now starting to incorporate more progressive and dramatic song structures. Clearly the banner track of THE WARNING is the rock angst anthem "Take Hold Of The Flame." The epic "Roads To Madness" features chilling orchestration by Michael Kamen who was hand-picked by the band due to their admiration of his work on Pink Floyd's THE WALL.
Replaces Cap46557. W/ 3 Bonus Tracks.
Recorded at Angel Recording, Audio International, Abbey Roads Studios and Mayfair Recording, London, England. Includes liner notes by Paul Suter.
Queensryche: Geoff Tate (vocals); Chris DeGarmo, Michael Wilton (guitar, background vocals); Eddie Jackson (bass, background vocals); Scott Rockenfield (drums).
Personnel: Geoff Tate (vocals); Chris DeGarmo, Michael Wilton (guitar, background vocals); Scott Rockenfield (drums, percussion); Eddie Jackson (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Val Garay; Neil Kernon.
Liner Note Author: Paul Suter.
Recording information: Angel Recording, London, England; Audio International, London, England; EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England; Lacrosse, WI; Madison, WI; Mayfair Recording, London, England; The Astoria Theatre, London, England.
Illustrator: Matt Bazemore.
Photographer: Dale Windham.
Arranger: Michael Kamen.
Additional personnel: Michael Kamen (arranger, conductor).
Queensryche - Warning Songs
Warning Music Review
Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)    List All 10 Reviews Soundtrack for Prog Metal
Not counting the EP they put out before this, this debut album from progressive metal masters is simply incredible. Their songwriting, creativity and emotion is unmatched. This music was totally head-first into uncharted territory. Tate's unique, twisted voice became THE industry standard that all other singers would secretly try to emulate, while the riff driven guitar interplay of Wilton and DeGarmo picked up where Murray and Smith (Maiden) were heading.
Even after 20 years and a slew of talented progressive metal acts that would follow, 'Ryche topps them all. I personally like their next release (Rage...) a bit better, although it is a little slicker and more layered than this first. But Warning is what started it all for me. Take a gander at "Warning," "Take Hold of the Flame," or the downward spiral into lunacy they call "Roads to Madness" and you will see exactly what I am talking about.
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Queensryche - Defining who they are
I'm not much of a critic, but I remember when this album first came out. Queensryche was compared to Judas Priest & Iron Maiden. But, as you listen to the CD - you realize that this is a band on a mission. Their missio - to keep their Metal Roots - but to differentiate themselves from the norm. (That truly wouldn't happen until Operation: Mindcrime.) But this CD is for the diehard Queensryche fan.
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I HAD THIS ON CASSETTE GOOD JOB GUYS
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The Best
Queensryche rule!!!
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growing up a jock, i never really had time to buy albums or listen to music. my mom thought it was time for a change and at the ripe old age of 17, i received my first album. "The Warning" opened my eyes to the music scene. still a jock, i've since seen them a total of 22 times and have traveled as far as 1000 miles to catch a show. truely a masterpiece of Metal.
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