This disc opens with screaming guitars that lead listeners to expect another strong Queensrÿche release.
In fact, the opening cut, "Sign of the Times," feels a bit like the fine Rÿche rarity "Last Time in Paris," found only on The Adventures of Ford Fairlane soundtrack LP.
However, as it carries on, it becomes clear that, like this album as a whole, the song has a tendency to lose its way, and consistency suffers as a result.
There are definitely strong points present on Hear in the Now Frontier, but in general it is portions of songs that stand out rather than entire pieces.
"Cuckoo's Nest," a hard-rocking piece, is an exception to that rule, though, being one of the most consistent compositions on display here.
On the plus side, the album seems a bit harder edged than its predecessor, Promised Land, and that is definitely good for the older fans of the band.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sign of the TimesChris DeGarmo | Queensrÿche | Play | 03:36 | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| 2 | Cuckoo's NestChris DeGarmo | Queensrÿche | Play | 04:00 | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| 3 | Get a LifeGeoff Tate | Queensrÿche | Play | 03:40 | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| 4 | The Voice Inside | Queensrÿche | Play | 03:52 | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| 5 | Some People FlyGeoff Tate | Queensrÿche | Play | 05:18 | 12 MB | 35 MB |
| 6 | SavedGeoff Tate | Queensrÿche | Play | 04:09 | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| 7 | YouGeoff Tate | Queensrÿche | Play | 03:57 | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| 8 | HeroChris DeGarmo | Queensrÿche | Play | 05:25 | 12 MB | 35 MB |
| 9 | Miles AwayChris DeGarmo | Queensrÿche | Play | 04:34 | 10 MB | 33 MB |
| 10 | ReachGeoff Tate | Queensrÿche | Play | 03:33 | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| 11 | All I WantChris DeGarmo | Queensrÿche | Play | 04:06 | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| 12 | Hit the BlackChris DeGarmo | Queensrÿche | Play | 03:36 | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| 13 | Anytime/AnywhereGeoff Tate | Queensrÿche | Play | 02:56 | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| 14 | sp00L | Queensryche | Play | 04:56 | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| 57 mins | 132 MB | |||||
| 57 mins | 399 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Bayles | Assistant Engineer, Mixing Assistant |
| 2 | Chris DeGarmo | Composer |
| 3 | Steve Nathan | Keyboards |
| 4 | Queensrÿche | Primary Artist |
| 5 | David Ragsdale | Guest Artist |
| 6 | Matt Rollings | Guest Artist |
| 7 | Dimo Safari | Art Direction, Design |
| 8 | Hugh Syme | Art Direction, Design |
| 9 | Geoff Tate | Composer, Vocals |
| 10 | Toby Wright | Mixing, Recorder |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |