Label : Capitol
Release : 25-6-2021
Empire was originally released on August 20, 1990 and remains the band's most commercially successful album to date, reaching triple platinum status. It included the Top 10 hit "Silent Lucidity," which was nominated for 2 Grammys, and "Jet City Woman." The follow-up to the breakthrough Operation: Mindcrime, it was produced by Peter Collins and recorded in Washington and Vancouver in the spring of 1990. Empire features brilliant and intelligent lyrics and songwriting, complemented by incredible musicianship. The songs range from beautiful ballads to strong melodic rockers to classic heavy fist pumpers.
This version, remastered at Abbey Road Studios, brings together all available recordings to tell the story of this remarkable album.
"With the general public the mixture of powerful guitar riffs and orchestral and orchestral drama was very well received by the the commercial success even surpassed that of its predecessor even that of its predecessor." (Good Times, August/September 2021)
