Queensryche/YMMV

"I'm so close to you..."
 * Covered Up: Not many people remember that "Gonna Get Close to You" is a cover, originally by Lisa Dal Bello.
 * Epic Riff: A lot of them on Operation: Mindcrime in particular, but many of the non-ballad songs have an epic riff.
 * Internet Backdraft: Just look at the reactions to the Cabaret shows and Dedicated To Chaos. GOD.
 * Moment of Awesome: Geoff Tate sings the "National Anthem"
 * Magnum Opus: Operation Mindcrime is truly this for Queensrÿche, to the point that, 20-odd years later, they continue to perform the entirety of the album in their concerts, working the other songs around this centerpiece.
 * Since the sequel has been released, it too gets played live in its entirety; it's a two-hour-plus show.
 * The original is generally held as one of the greatest prog-rock concept albums, ever. (Yes, that means it's often on the same list as The Wall.)
 * Mis Blamed: Many fans blame DeGarmo's departure for the general quality of albums slumping, but don't have much love for DeGarmo's last album Hear in the Now Frontier. Admittedly, they don't tend to despise it as much as later albums.
 * Paranoia Fuel: It's decidedly not recommended to listen to Rage for Order late at night, or at least keep one hand near the tone arm/skip button.


 * Tear Jerker: Pretty much all of American Soldier, but especially "Home Again."
 * Yoko Oh No: Many fans feel that the band took a downturn in fortunes when lead singer Geoff Tate's wife, Susan, took over management duties.