I'M AMERICAN (March 13, 2006)

By: Christa L. Titus

After nearly 20 years, Queensryche finally fires off the first shot to the sequel to "Operation: Mindcrime," which arrives April 4. Frenetic lead single "I'm American" touches on elements of the first record such as the authoritative guitar intro and lyrics that criticize the country's lesser virtues, this time kicking at the culture of entitlement. However, its modern sound shows the band living in the present, displaying the strength of its veteran songwriters and musicians. The stop-start bridge is a new twist in the group's oeuvre, but not the incendiary guitars, which sear the air with speed and style. Queensryche has not rocked this hard on a single in ages, and all five members' performances are vigorous and inspired. The question is not whether this is a good song, but how fans—with their high expectations—will react.

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