Hear in the Now Frontier [Bonus Tracks]

• Artist: Queensrÿche
• Rating:
• Release Date: March 25, 1997
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

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 older fans of the band. [This version of the album includes bonus material.] ~ Gary Hill, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Sign of the Times	Chris DeGarmo	Queensrÿche	(3:33)
Cuckoo's Nest	Chris DeGarmo	Queensrÿche	(4:01)
Get a Life	Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo	Queensrÿche	(3:39)
The Voice Inside	Chris DeGarmo	Queensrÿche	(3:52)
Some People Fly	Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo	Queensrÿche	(5:18)
Saved	Chris DeGarmo, Geoff Tate	Queensrÿche	(4:11)
You	Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo	Queensrÿche	(3:55)
Hero	Chris DeGarmo	Queensrÿche	(5:25)
Miles Away	Chris DeGarmo	Queensrÿche	(4:34)
Reach	Geoff Tate, Chris DeGarmo, Michael Wilton	Queensrÿche	(3:32)
All I Want	Chris DeGarmo	Queensrÿche	(4:06)
Hit the Black	Chris DeGarmo, Eddie Jackson	Queensrÿche	(3:40)
Anytime/Anywhere	Eddie Jackson, Chris DeGarmo, Geoff Tate	Queensrÿche	(2:56)
spOOL	Chris DeGarmo, Geoff Tate	Queensrÿche	(5:09)
Chasing Blue Sky [*]	Geoff Tate, Scott Rockenfield	Queensrÿche	(3:41)
Silent Lucidity [Live MTV Unplugged][*]	Chris DeGarmo, Eddie Degamo	Queensrÿche	(5:24)
The Killing Words [Live MTV Unplugged][*]	Geoff Tate, Eddie Degamo	Queensrÿche	(3:52)
I Will Remember [Live MTV Unplugged][*]	Eddie Degamo	Queensrÿche	(4:01)

Credits

David K. Tedds (Producer), Steve Nathan (Mini Moog), Hugh Syme (Art Direction), Matt Bayles (Assistant Engineer), Dimo Safari (Design), Michelle Azzopardi (Art Direction), Peter Collins (Producer), Dimo Safari (Artwork), Paul Suter (Liner Notes), Peter Grant (Design), Stephen Marcussen (Mastering), Hugh Syme (Design), Toby Wright (Producer), Matt Rollings (Roland D50), Geoff Tate (Composer), Matt Rollings (Keyboards), Adam Hatley (Assistant), Dimo Safari (Art Direction), Evren Göknar (Mastering), Scott Rockenfield (?), Hugh Syme (Artwork), Matt Bayles (Mixing Assistant), Chris DeGarmo (?), Matt Rollings (Mini Moog), Kenny Nemes (Project Manager), Geoff Tate (Quotes Researched & Compiled), Steve Nathan (Keyboards), Kevin Flaherty (A&R), Toby Wright (Engineer), Toby Wright (Mixing), Steve Nathan (Roland D50), Eddie Jackson (?), David K. Tedds (Compilation), Chris DeGarmo (Composer), Michael Wilton (?), Geoff Tate (Vocals), David Ragsdale (Violin), Don C. Tyler (Digital Editing), Toby Wright (Recorder), Matt Bayles (Assistant)