Originally released on standard DVD back in 2006, Queensryche's legendary Mindcrime at the Moore, has now been given the BluRay treatment. Mindcrime at the Moore was filmed over a 3 night period, back in 2006, at the Moore Theater in Seattle. These shows were documented for a long form DVD that came out that same year. Five years later this legendary show, in which Operation Mindcrime and Operation Mindcrime 2 were played in their entirety, has been given a face lift and new life with it's release on BluRay. This show had the band in full production, performing both records with actors as well as a few notable guest vocalist Pamela Moore (Sister Mary) and Ronnie James Dio (Dr. X). It was a night that would not be forgotten and thanks to Eagle Rock Entertainment, will be able to be enjoyed over and over again.
The show looks very good, but doesn't give you the sense of being there, like with some BluRays. It is film and not video, but don't let that shy you away from this release. This is a good thing, because it adds the film clips incorporated into the show. It is a solid concert film which shows the band firing on all cylinders. It was nice to seee the band performing the storyline with a big stage production, even though Tate got a little too political at times, but I digress. The only thing missing was Chris Degarmo. Would have been cool to see him step onstage for some or all of the Mindcrime 1 material. The audio sounds amazing on this disk. The band we're in top form for this recording. A solid release that has been given a bit of a face lift.
Bottom Line: A legendary night caught on film. The band execute the set with precision and sound amazing. Queensryche fanatics will want to rebuy this one on BlurRay, because it is that much better.
-Ragman loves a good BluRay concert.