hmmm....the message of 15 years ago, is very relevant currently. occupy! let's take our country back and kick the evil elite out...all the way back to hell! SPEAK!
well the song is speak and the lyrics repeat speak the word alot. i look over and i see an ad for jennifer lopez. so i guess what i'm supposed to do now is say "HO"?
I'm curious if anyone else is aware that this album was meant to be the soundtrack to a rock opera along the lines of Tommy? Back in 1988, when it was released, was during a time when people were caught up in the craze of the possibility of someone taking over by using subliminal messages and other nefarious means. That is what prompted Chris DeGarmo and Geoff Tate to write it.
@johnzarcone neither are particularly complex but revolution calling would probably be a little mroe difficult. This one is based around a fairly straight forward 1/4 note pattern
Hello - it's a concept album about a reviolutionary movement. Sure the underlying principle of the album is anti establishment but the actual over-text (if you wnat to call it that ) is a story.
VEVO! How dare you put justin beiber's face next to a video of queensryche! Are you asking to be smitten by all the gods of olympus, asgard and heaven combined?!?!?!
I recommend googling up Gulen Charter Schools, obama muslim adviser gulen, tucson weekly hidden agenda, spead the word. 150 charter schools ran by this group and growing..........
I love this band, but I hate how everyone thinks DeGarmo is better than Wilton. If you watch the videos, all your favorite solos are in fact Wilton. DeGarmo was the songwriting mastermind, and when he left, Queensryche's sound left with him. It's time you bastards gave Wilton some love though, because DeGarmo doesn't give a shit, while Wilton is still around kickin' it for the Ryche! Even though millions of fans wish DeGarmo came back, he'd rather fly fatasses around the country.
This video and song is pure genious!!!!!!! BURN the whit house down is fucking right it doesnt represent the people it represents nothing but decades of lies and deception its time for the people of this country to take a stand against our government if were ever gonna see any real change! Queensryche the most political band of our time !!
I forgot just how "out there" these guys were. "Burn the White House down" ? Seriously? I wonder if they feel the same way now that someone from "their" side is the occupant?
Don't get me wrong, I saw Queensrhyce on the first LiveCrime tour and it was one of the top five concerts I've been to. Talk about an amazing performance, but I honestly forgot just how radical their music was/is. I thought they were trying to tell a story, not overthrow the government.
@thatguysaid You're taking it too seriously. If they had recorded this song today instead of back then it would have been "Eradicate the socialists we'll burn the white house down". If you're claiming that because you're right wing, you're ok with Fascism then you're a walking billboard for abortion.
@nakedchickens You do understand that this song is basically a "Communist" screed?
As I said before, I enjoy their music, but my propaganda meter goes off when I hear this song. And no, I'm not ok with Fascism (you should research what that actually means before throwing accusations).
Something else to consider is when this was originally written. It certainly cannot be logically argued that the US was under a Fascist govt at that time, if you know what the word means. ;)
@thatguysaid yes I understand the song is a "communist screed"... But you missed my point. Yes I understand Fascism. My point was that if they were left then, then they may just be right now, if they were young again. Instead of Erradicate the Fascists, it may well be Erradicate the Communists, but either way, let's burn the White House down? OK?
To a point, you're correct. I'm American to the core, meaning I subscribe to the Constitution and it's underlying values. But this song doesn't speak in favor of fascism or collectivism/socialism/Marxism. It does, however, speak in favor of revolution, of overthrowing the corrupt. And in this they ARE correct: all government, including the US gov, tends toward corruption, where the rich exploit the poor. That is exactly why we have the US Constitution. (con'd)
@jimmyboy131 I recommend googling up Gulen Charter Schools, obama muslim adviser gulen, tucson weekly hidden agenda,.....forignors fill rank of charter schools spead the word. 150 charter schools ran by this group and growing........
"Burn down the White House"? Not what I agree with; no not at all. But revolutions do happen, and sometimes they need to happen. If the US faces another revolution, whether like in 1861, or in 1775-76, it will probably be for a good reason. That does not negate or overthrow (necessarily) the Constitution. And if a revolution does happen, I hope it will be to bring us back to our American roots and to the Constitution.
@lexcalibur1 it is burn the white house down. yes you have a facist government and you need to learn to face it, what do you think he means the corporation claw? HES SAYING TAKE DOWN THE FACIST GOVERNMENT QUEENSRYCHES ALBUM OPERATION MIND CRIME REFERS TO THE CIAS "MK ULTRA" WHICH IS THE CIAS STUDY ON INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM KINDERGARTEN AND WHATEVER/ WHOEVER THEY WANTED... DEATH TO NEW WORLD ORDER!!!!!!!!!!!!
A timeless but never a classic piece of genius that still rings crystal clear. It can not be dated, because it holds true to this day. One of the most influential bands to give credit to in my musical style.
One of my fave Queensryche songs... Incredibley well made song... I get shivers when Geoff sings "Speak to me! The pain you feel!".... /dreamy sigh... Oh and if I see any more comments that say "Queensryche are just like Pink Floyd" I am going to hurt someone... They sound NOTHING like PF and are 2 completely different era's & musickal genres. Both are talented in their own right (I don't like PF though) but nothing alike. Sorry, just venting... Ahhhh I feel better now...
@SwanDust yeah...QR and PF are both progressive in one sense or another and like to address similar issues in their lyrics but they have different styles and influences. I love both bands though! =D
I loved this whole concept album...so damn glad someone was willing to put most of it on this site...i've been rocking into the wee hours of the morning...AWESOME music!
Eradicate the fascists....revolution will grow
huginm 3 weeks ago
prepared, my bad.
frankenhonda1 2 months ago
If you want a revolution, be prepare to give up your own blood.
frankenhonda1 2 months ago
hmmm....the message of 15 years ago, is very relevant currently. occupy! let's take our country back and kick the evil elite out...all the way back to hell! SPEAK!
PREPARE4THEHYPOCRITE 3 months ago
FUCK THE SYSTEM!!!!!!!
RightHookJoker 3 months ago 3
VEVO! Why the hell would you put Selena Gomez next to a video of Queensryche?? You're asking me to give up rock and roll for THIS?!?!?
dweiner2 3 months ago
badass song luv ths song always will
CTeves97 4 months ago
wicked mullets and acid wash jean jackets. still a classic.
lucretia101 4 months ago
Geoff Tate in this video looks bit like Christopher Walken :)
TheMad0gamer 5 months ago 7
@TheMad0gamer ahaha. yes
91nickt 5 months ago
well the song is speak and the lyrics repeat speak the word alot. i look over and i see an ad for jennifer lopez. so i guess what i'm supposed to do now is say "HO"?
Fektthis 5 months ago
My thumbs down would be for the emimusic commercials here. The band is fine.
kevingthompson13 5 months ago
I'm curious if anyone else is aware that this album was meant to be the soundtrack to a rock opera along the lines of Tommy? Back in 1988, when it was released, was during a time when people were caught up in the craze of the possibility of someone taking over by using subliminal messages and other nefarious means. That is what prompted Chris DeGarmo and Geoff Tate to write it.
christis88 5 months ago
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Queensryche is Legen- Wait for it - Dary
Slaughter24777 5 months ago
REACH THE POINT OF BORDEM... SPEAK!!!
MrRedwing111 5 months ago
DeGarmo and Wliton were lethal!
DEMONSPEED2112 6 months ago
I'm the one person to dislike this. Let the clique 1 person is a jackass comments commence!
mrjacobii 6 months ago
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jas22 7 months ago
love this song! (:
TheBleh22 7 months ago
OMG! Operation Mindcrime, best album of all time!!!!
Smeggy 7 months ago
Loving how this video has next to nothing to do with the song....and how Britney Spears is just lurking at the side of the page....
YtseJam16 8 months ago
kickass beat...luv to blast this CD on a long drive
richnorcal 8 months ago
yeah, this isnt anti government or anything...*eye roll* lol
mike62895 9 months ago
@johnzarcone neither are particularly complex but revolution calling would probably be a little mroe difficult. This one is based around a fairly straight forward 1/4 note pattern
LopingCSF 9 months ago
Scott is bad @ss in all of them
pdust464 9 months ago
is the drumming harder for this or eyes of a stranger
johnzarcone 9 months ago
This is a communist song????!!!!
Hello - it's a concept album about a reviolutionary movement. Sure the underlying principle of the album is anti establishment but the actual over-text (if you wnat to call it that ) is a story.
TehDragonMage 9 months ago
More than 20 I've been following them and they still ROCK love the music love the band. Not all about love and seeeexxxx.
sasysusan 10 months ago
Whitehouse period
carbomb47 11 months ago
VEVO! How dare you put justin beiber's face next to a video of queensryche! Are you asking to be smitten by all the gods of olympus, asgard and heaven combined?!?!?!
vegaaoc 1 year ago 36
Very good and special music!!
I love Queensryche.
BigSheleighlie 1 year ago 12
I recommend googling up Gulen Charter Schools, obama muslim adviser gulen, tucson weekly hidden agenda, spead the word. 150 charter schools ran by this group and growing..........
ohohmrbill1 1 year ago
And...this song, like all good songs, got us thinking and discussing things that are valuable to us. :)
jimmyboy131 1 year ago
I absolutely LOVE the intro.
JustMe372 1 year ago
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"I got a question here..!" "Is there anyone here in Madison Wisconsin that believes in Love??"
"Well I f***ng DONT"
THE GREATEST WORDS EVER SPOKEN BY ONE OF THE GREATEST!!!
MrSyCoe 1 year ago
I love this band, but I hate how everyone thinks DeGarmo is better than Wilton. If you watch the videos, all your favorite solos are in fact Wilton. DeGarmo was the songwriting mastermind, and when he left, Queensryche's sound left with him. It's time you bastards gave Wilton some love though, because DeGarmo doesn't give a shit, while Wilton is still around kickin' it for the Ryche! Even though millions of fans wish DeGarmo came back, he'd rather fly fatasses around the country.
nakedchickens 1 year ago
Queensryche is such an awsome band. I love how Digarmo and Wilton share solo`s sometimes, they`re both lead guitarists. Tate is the man!!!!
zoomage666 1 year ago
loli i can listen to this over and over!
TheHeavymetalpenguin 1 year ago
This video and song is pure genious!!!!!!! BURN the whit house down is fucking right it doesnt represent the people it represents nothing but decades of lies and deception its time for the people of this country to take a stand against our government if were ever gonna see any real change! Queensryche the most political band of our time !!
TheNWSCOTT 1 year ago
I forgot just how "out there" these guys were. "Burn the White House down" ? Seriously? I wonder if they feel the same way now that someone from "their" side is the occupant?
Don't get me wrong, I saw Queensrhyce on the first LiveCrime tour and it was one of the top five concerts I've been to. Talk about an amazing performance, but I honestly forgot just how radical their music was/is. I thought they were trying to tell a story, not overthrow the government.
thatguysaid 1 year ago
@thatguysaid You're taking it too seriously. If they had recorded this song today instead of back then it would have been "Eradicate the socialists we'll burn the white house down". If you're claiming that because you're right wing, you're ok with Fascism then you're a walking billboard for abortion.
nakedchickens 1 year ago
@nakedchickens You do understand that this song is basically a "Communist" screed?
As I said before, I enjoy their music, but my propaganda meter goes off when I hear this song. And no, I'm not ok with Fascism (you should research what that actually means before throwing accusations).
Something else to consider is when this was originally written. It certainly cannot be logically argued that the US was under a Fascist govt at that time, if you know what the word means. ;)
thatguysaid 1 year ago
@thatguysaid yes I understand the song is a "communist screed"... But you missed my point. Yes I understand Fascism. My point was that if they were left then, then they may just be right now, if they were young again. Instead of Erradicate the Fascists, it may well be Erradicate the Communists, but either way, let's burn the White House down? OK?
nakedchickens 1 year ago
@thatguysaid
To a point, you're correct. I'm American to the core, meaning I subscribe to the Constitution and it's underlying values. But this song doesn't speak in favor of fascism or collectivism/socialism/Marxism. It does, however, speak in favor of revolution, of overthrowing the corrupt. And in this they ARE correct: all government, including the US gov, tends toward corruption, where the rich exploit the poor. That is exactly why we have the US Constitution. (con'd)
jimmyboy131 1 year ago
@jimmyboy131 I recommend googling up Gulen Charter Schools, obama muslim adviser gulen, tucson weekly hidden agenda,.....forignors fill rank of charter schools spead the word. 150 charter schools ran by this group and growing........
ohohmrbill1 1 year ago
@thatguysaid
"Burn down the White House"? Not what I agree with; no not at all. But revolutions do happen, and sometimes they need to happen. If the US faces another revolution, whether like in 1861, or in 1775-76, it will probably be for a good reason. That does not negate or overthrow (necessarily) the Constitution. And if a revolution does happen, I hope it will be to bring us back to our American roots and to the Constitution.
jimmyboy131 1 year ago
@jimmyboy131 .....i agree with u jimmi, but the lyric is ''we will burn the 'firehouse' down'' lol
lexcalibur1 1 year ago
@lexcalibur1
No, it's clearly "white house", not fire house.
jimmyboy131 1 year ago
@lexcalibur1 According to the lyrics sheet on the Queensryche website...its "White House" not "Firehouse"
TommyElf 11 months ago
@lexcalibur1 it is burn the white house down. yes you have a facist government and you need to learn to face it, what do you think he means the corporation claw? HES SAYING TAKE DOWN THE FACIST GOVERNMENT QUEENSRYCHES ALBUM OPERATION MIND CRIME REFERS TO THE CIAS "MK ULTRA" WHICH IS THE CIAS STUDY ON INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM KINDERGARTEN AND WHATEVER/ WHOEVER THEY WANTED... DEATH TO NEW WORLD ORDER!!!!!!!!!!!!
CORACUPCAKE 10 months ago 3
@thatguysaid - I think you need to go back consider the actual definition of fascism and the Reagan administration.
elansing 1 year ago
@thatguysaid It was a concept album about a mind controlled assassin that fell in love with a nun.
spikedawg1970 1 year ago
A timeless but never a classic piece of genius that still rings crystal clear. It can not be dated, because it holds true to this day. One of the most influential bands to give credit to in my musical style.
WarningNM156 1 year ago
love this song
nos4atu666 2 years ago
One of my fave Queensryche songs... Incredibley well made song... I get shivers when Geoff sings "Speak to me! The pain you feel!".... /dreamy sigh... Oh and if I see any more comments that say "Queensryche are just like Pink Floyd" I am going to hurt someone... They sound NOTHING like PF and are 2 completely different era's & musickal genres. Both are talented in their own right (I don't like PF though) but nothing alike. Sorry, just venting... Ahhhh I feel better now...
SwanDust 2 years ago 3
@SwanDust yeah...QR and PF are both progressive in one sense or another and like to address similar issues in their lyrics but they have different styles and influences. I love both bands though! =D
91nickt 10 months ago
metal!
cliffjumper1984 2 years ago
Thanks for the tip, joseranth00! Now I am doing the same. I need to go to bed, but these songs are just so epic, I can't avert my gaze.
realitydeviant82 2 years ago
google Queensryche Chris explains Operation Mindcrime. I'm listening to them in order while reading the story in Chris' words. Very cool!
joseranth00 2 years ago
I loved this whole concept album...so damn glad someone was willing to put most of it on this site...i've been rocking into the wee hours of the morning...AWESOME music!
copperhorse21 2 years ago