OPERATION : MINDCRIME II

This is the most God-awful thing ive ever had the displeasure to hear. From the generic and recycled sound of the band members, to the chalk-board screaching sound of Geoff Tate's voice. "What the hell is this garbage", is the only line i can hear still ringing in my ears after listening to this. What drove them to make this album? I know what, they have fans that would buy it. I truly believe, that for someone to believe this album is any sort of masterpiece should really re-think whether they are rating based on the album, or based on their high pedestal views of the band. If you are a super-fan of this album, you'll probably buy this anyway, but considering the numerous 3 star reviews here, even from fans of the band, you can tell that this album is by no means "excellent". From someone who is NOT a fan of the band, i can say i probably never will be just because of this album. An album with a hellish premise a hellish sound and a hellish value.