Review by Adam M on November 3, 2015.

Queensryche are back again with their new vocalist Todd De La Torre. This collection of songs is an impressive one that is sure to make Queensryche lovers blush.

That rollicking progressive metal flavor is brought back and it sounds much like the classic Empire disc. This is a good focal point for the album because it does contain progressive aspects, but also some commercial tendencies. The songs are tuneful and melodic to the greatest extent which harkens back to the style of the classic albums. It certainly is great to have Queensryche back to top form again. They have the ability to entrance with their old school ways and this is highly the case on Condition Human. Addictive verses and catchy choruses abound. There is a very seamless feel to the album with songs blending together in fine fashion. Now, this isn’t the same as Operation: Mindcrime, but there is a good amount of gelling between the tracks. There are many highlights on the album, which include most prominently Just Us. This song is a delightful ballad that holds up perfectly to the rest of the tracks. There’s a good mix of progressive and subtle moments throughout the course of this work and it shows strongly. The band is able to convey its mood despite the volume level, however.

It becomes clear that this is one of the better releases by the band and though it doesn’t beat their absolute classics, it’s an album that is not to be stifled at. Having this progressive act is important seeing as some of the other acts from this genre have also been less consistent. But it’s nice to know that Queensryche has finally found its footing and crafted an album of excellent new material.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Review by Adam M on March 21, 2017.

Power Trip performs a relatively powerful form of thrash metal.  They bring the raw caustic riffs to rival the best of Kreator.  This style is somewhat one dimensional and brings a more hardcore vibe to the mix.  However, this isn’t completely what Power Trip delves in, but only partially.  There is a smoother sound to the riffs here if one looks beneath the surface.  The entirety of the album adds up to some fairly compelling thrash for the masses.  The rough aspects of the band are on top of the music and bring about a headbanging nature.  They also make for the most prominent portion of the mix that is stronger on the surface. 

There is a tough aspect to the band that makes them sort of more similar to Slayer at times.  This can be seen from the guitar riffs in particularly.  Instrumentally, the album is very solid.  The evil guitar riffs lead the way in fine fashion.  Under that is a drum job that nicely complements the music.  Add in the occasional solo and one can detect a lot from the instruments.  They make the songs glide by at a quick rate.  The problem with this album is that it sounds a little bit generic.  There are plenty of nice guitar riffs, but they start to sound much the same after a while.  This detracts slightly from the album and prevents it from being outstanding.  There is still enough fantastic riff work to occupy a large portion of your time to be found here.  

There is lots of energy and passion to be found in these songs and it sticks out to the listener.  Fans of the thrash genre should find something to like with Nightmare Logic.  It will make your very greatest dreams come true in fine fashion. 

Rating: 7.3 out of 10