Empire stands as one of Queensrÿche’s most iconic and commercially successful albums — a polished, melodic, and emotionally charged blend of progressive metal and arena‑ready hard rock. Originally released in 1990, the record showcases the band at their creative peak, delivering massive hooks, intricate arrangements, and some of the most memorable songs of their career.
 
This 2017 2×LP black‑vinyl reissue gives the album the spacious, high‑fidelity presentation it deserves. From the empowering opener “Best I Can” to the atmospheric storytelling of “Della Brown,” the chart‑dominating “Jet City Woman,” and the timeless ballad “Silent Lucidity,” the album remains a cornerstone of the genre. The closing track “Anybody Listening?” delivers one of the band’s most powerful finales.
 
A definitive progressive‑metal classic — melodic, cinematic, and endlessly replayable.
 
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection
One of Queensrÿche’s most celebrated and best‑selling albums
Features major hits including “Jet City Woman,” “Empire,” and “Silent Lucidity”
2×LP format enhances clarity and dynamic range
Strong seller among prog‑metal, hard‑rock, and classic‑rock collectors
Ideal companion to Operation: Mindcrime, Promised Land, and Rage for Order
 
TRACK LISTING (2×LP)
Side A
Best I Can
The Thin Line
Jet City Woman
Side B
Della Brown
Another Rainy Night (Without You)
Empire
Side C
Resistance
Silent Lucidity
Hand On Heart
Side D
One And Only
Anybody Listening?