Queensrÿche – Empire (CD, Album, CAPITOL JAX, 1990, EMI USA CDP-7-92806-2)

Why This CD Matters
Empire is Queensrÿche's commercial breakthrough, featuring the hit singles "Silent Lucidity," "Jet City Woman," and the title track. It remains one of the defining progressive metal albums of the early 1990s.

Collector Note
Released in 1990 on EMI USA, Empire expanded Queensrÿche's audience by combining progressive songwriting with accessible hard rock melodies. The album achieved multi-platinum status and earned Grammy nominations, with "Silent Lucidity" becoming the band's biggest mainstream hit. This US CAPITOL JAX pressing remains an essential addition for collectors of progressive metal and classic hard rock.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Case: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, CAPITOL JAX
Label: EMI USA – CDP-7-92806-2
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Prog Rock, Heavy Metal

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Best I Can 5:30
The Thin Line 5:42
Jet City Woman 5:20
Della Brown 7:04
Another Rainy Night (Without You) 4:44
Empire 5:07
Resistance 4:47
Silent Lucidity 5:45
Hand On Heart 5:30
One And Only 5:52
Anybody Listening? 7:40

Shipping & Handling
Stored in a protective sleeve when applicable.
Packaged securely with protective padding for safe delivery.

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