“I remember now…”
It is this thought that opens and catapults us into the mind and memories of Nikki, a young man contending with drug addiction and his dissatisfaction with the unscrupulous social and political climate of his time. In his anger and frustration, Nikki is lured into becoming an assassin for an underground revolution, and eventually finds himself questioning more than just the intentions and actions of the government, but those of the organization he has aligned himself with, as well as his very own thoughts and emotions.
In this episode, Rob and Joël discuss Queensrÿche's "Operation: mindcrime," venturing into its narrative, music, and legacy.
There is much to explore in the scope and scale of this hard rock/prog concept album. It is not only fashioned with a symphonic approach by way of Queensrÿche’s 5 piece lineup, but it also includes orchestral strings, a choir and sound effects that add to the compelling sonic theatrics of its dystopian world.
A very rich and heavy start to the third season of Sonic Ventures!
Want to hear more of Rob and Joël's discussion of Operation: mindcrime? Visit the Sonic Ventures Patreon page to hear the “Operation: mindcrime Aftercast," and avail yourself to all the other bonus content.