What can I say, I’m a
masochist when it comes to music. I like
to have complete catalogues when it comes to my favorite musicians. Sometimes this is a good thing (Alice Cooper,
AC/DC) but oftentimes it’s not. Not only
that, but I used to fall into the trap of hearing one or two great songs and
purchasing a whole album because of it, which sometimes produced a diamond, but
usually only coal. During this series,
we will dwell on some of the albums I have in my collection that are downright
terrible. I will re-listen to them all
and give you my impression of them.
Now this is only my opinion, so
don’t take it as gospel. If you like a
particular album in this series, let me know, we’ll open up a discussion about
it. I’m always open to discussing the merits
of any particular album, and if you have any suggestions (and especially if you
have the album itself and are willing to share your views) then let me know and
I’d be happy to add it to the list.
Album Name: Dedicated to Chaos
Artist: Queensryche
Release Date:
2011
Why you bought it: Even though I wasn’t overly impressed with
any recent Queensryche releases, I was hopeful that they would turn it
around. I was wrong, so very wrong.
First impressions: I think I only listened to it once or twice,
which should tell you all you need to know.
Impressions upon
listening to it recently: I can
understand why I shelved it back when I did.
Any highlights in this album (as few and far between as they may be) are
overshadowed by the terribleness that is everything else on this album. It doesn’t sound like Queensryche, hell even
sub-par Queensryche (Q2K) is better
than this.
Best Track: “Get Started” is okay, and probably
sounds the closest to a Queensryche song of anything on the album.
Worst Track: “Got it Bad” sounds nothing like any
Queensryche song I’ve heard before, and not in a good way. The rest of the album is just jumbled drivel
that sounds equal parts over-produced and unfinished.
Any saving grace?: Not really.
It’s not like we can even hope the band can redeem itself with any
subsequent release as they split up and each released an album with their own
“version” of Queensryche. They were on a
downward spiral for awhile though, I think it was destined for the band to part
ways after this release.
Was it worth the
purchase?: Only if you can find it
super cheap as you will probably only listen to it once or twice as well.
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