DGIRL said:I've seen Queensryche (By far one of my fav all time bands) a dozen times probally. The last I saw them was from October 2004-March 2005 were I attended Operation Mindcrime in its entirity in 3 different cities. Each show was a bit different in certain ways. What I do know is that Geoff Tate and Queensryche still know how to put on a show. Yes, he is getting older. Yes his voice isn't what it used to be. But somehow he continues to kick ass on stage. Even though he didn't hold it for long he still hit that damn high note in the beginning of "Take Hold"! People get so down on the band since Degarmo left saying that it just isn't the same. Well of course it's not the same! Bands don't stay exactly the same when a core member leaves. They always change in some way. Some for better some for worse. Mike Stone is doing a great job I think. Good player and good performer. The rest of the guys havn't changed much. I'm not a huge fan of OMC II at all. I had high expectations for it. I think every true QR fan did. It isn't what I expected, but I feel to see OMC in its entirity again would be well worth it. Truth be told, 2006 Queensryche isn't 80's QR but if you have never seen OMC in its entirity on stage, this is definatly a MUST SEE show! QR should be one of the bands that everyone should see at least once!
...Just my two cents
I hope everyone going tonight has a great time... I agree with DGirl... you *HAVE* to see the mighty Rÿche at least once before you die.
I'll preface my other comments by saying I'm a huge/longtime QR fan. But... When I saw that Mike Stone and (producer) Jason Slater, along with Tate had the majority of songwriting credits for O:M II, I was nervous. Why didn't Wilton contribute more to the writing of the follow-up to this highly-anticipated record? He had six writing credits/partial credits on the first one. There are a couple decent tracks on O:M II, but overall it is not worthy to be called the sequel to the original, IMHO.
Still, I'm going to the show when it comes to Dallas with an open mind and I just hope the O:M II songs will sound better live...