Queensryche in top form - progressive rock at its best. "Empire" is the album that should be in every collection and again revised version is even better. The sound is more powerful, clearer, more brilliant than on the original disc and gives the pieces thus still an extra boost. Although some fans may find "Operation Mindcrime" as a unit better, probably the strongest moments of the Seattle rockers are on "Empire" represented. Songs like "Best I can", "Empire" and "Jet City Woman" are the best that you could hear the early 90s (and woman). There are also gems like "Resistance" and "Della Brown" that unfortunately never got the attention it deserved. Surprisingly, therefore, that even enthused Guests at the unspeakable '90s revival shows "of" Empire ". But forget it. Germany has shut Stars it deserves. The few euros for the CD are investing solidly and the additional songs Also the repeated purchase of the album is worth (like me). As I said 6 out of 5, Wiel better off Nimmer's.