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Queensrÿche: Operation Livecrime
Queensryche's massively popular concept album "Operation: Mindcrime" -- which tells the story of a junkie hit man -- comes to life in this rousing theatrical performance from 1991. Singer Geoff Tate is in fine voice as the progressive hard rockers rip through "I Remember Now," "Anarchy-X," "Speak," "Spreading the Disease," "The Mission," "Suite Sister Mary," "The Needle Lies" and more. Also included is an interview with Tate.
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Plot Summary
Operation: Livecrime is a concert film featuring the progressive metal band Queensrÿche performing their acclaimed 1988 concept album 'Operation: Mindcrime' in its entirety. The film intersperses live musical performances with dramatic acting segments that illustrate the album's narrative of a drug-runner named Nikki who becomes entangled in a political conspiracy and a love triangle involving a mind-controlling nun named Sister Mary.
Critical Reception
As a live performance recording of a highly regarded concept album, 'Operation: Livecrime' was generally well-received by fans of Queensrÿche and progressive metal. Critics often noted the band's ambitious undertaking in bringing the complex narrative of 'Operation: Mindcrime' to a visual medium, praising their musical proficiency and the theatrical elements. While not a mainstream film release, it is considered a significant piece of the band's discography.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious staging and faithful performance of the 'Operation: Mindcrime' album.
Appreciated by fans for its visual representation of the album's complex storyline.
Showcases the band's musical talent and ability to translate a studio concept to a live setting.
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Fun Fact
The dramatic acting segments in 'Operation: Livecrime' were filmed separately from the concert footage and were edited together to create the narrative flow, blurring the lines between a traditional concert film and a rock opera.
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