Eyes of a Stranger - Queensrÿche - MP3 instrumental karaoke

In 1988, American heavy metal band Queensrÿche was breaking new ground both musically and conceptually. After gaining a following with their first two albums, they jumped to a whole other level with their third release Operation: Mindcrime. A rock opera about a drug addict who becomes involved with a revolutionary group assassinating political leaders, the album catapulted Queensrÿche to mainstream commercial success. "Eyes of a Stranger", the final song on the album, brings the story to an end with lyrics that summarize the album’s themes set against a propulsive progressive rock backing. With lyrics about regret and despair and a maddeningly catchy chorus, the song is steeped in the lore of the album’s story while being accessible out of context. "Eyes of a Stranger" turned into a radio hit and a fan favorite, eventually becoming their most-played song live.