Operation: Mindcrime is regarded as one of the greatest concept metal albums of all time. 

 

Queensrÿche’s third album is based around the story of Nikki, a recovering drug addict, who becomes disillusioned with a corrupt society and joins a revolutionary group to assassinate political leaders.

 

Produced by Peter Collins (Rush), the album was recorded, mixed and mastered digitally in 1988.

 

Double CD edition with bonus tracks