I Remember Now – Episode 39: Q2K

About this episode

Ray and Steve discuss Queensrÿche's 1999 album Q2K, exploring its impact and their differing opinions on the tracks.

Ray and Steve are back with a new episode! In this episode, the guys dig into Queensrÿche’s 1999 album Q2K, the band’s first release after Chris DeGarmo’s departure and the debut of guitarist Kelly Gray. It’s an album that split the fanbase right down the middle… and unsurprisingly, Ray and Steve don’t exactly see eye to eye on it either. They go track by track, rank every song, and compare Q2K against other albums they’ve covered so far. Expect strong opinions, some friendly jabs, and at least one ranking that’s sure to upset someone. Other topics include the announcement of the new Queensryche tour, the death of Ozzy Osbourne, some great listener feedback, and more fallout from Steve’s ranking of Anytime/Anywhere on the last Classic Queensryche Countdown episode. We’d love for you to subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. Also, rate, like, and review! Email the show at: feedback@iremembernowpodcast.com Find us on Twitter: @IRememberNowPod Facebook: I Remember Now: The Queensryche Podcast I Remember Now: The Queensrÿche Podcast is part of The Less Desirables Podcast Network . Leave a message on the TLD…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ray, Steve

Topics covered

• Queensrÿche
• album review
• music commentary
• fanbase division
• track ranking
• listener feedback
• band history

Keywords

• Queensrÿche
• Q2K
• album review
• music commentary
• Chris DeGarmo
• Kelly Gray
• Ozzy Osbourne
• track ranking
• fan feedback

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Queensrÿche, The Less Desirables Podcast Network

Books & works: Q2K

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