Queensrÿche – Take Cover (2007)

 Released on November 13, 2007, Take Cover is Queensrÿche’s bold and eclectic covers album—an homage to the artists and songs that influenced the band throughout their career. Spanning classic rock, heavy metal, pop, and even opera, the album showcases Queensrÿche’s versatility as they reimagine iconic tracks with their signature style, turning familiar songs into something uniquely their own.

From Pink Floyd to U2, and from Black Sabbath to Broadway, Take Cover is both a tribute and an experiment, revealing the band’s wide musical tastes and willingness to step outside the box.

Band Lineup:

• Geoff Tate – Vocals
   
• Michael Wilton – Guitar
   
• Mike Stone – Guitar, backing vocals
   
• Eddie Jackson – Bass, backing vocals
   
• Scott Rockenfield – Drums
   

Track List:

1. Welcome to the Machine (Pink Floyd)
    
2. Heaven on Their Minds *(from Jesus Christ Superstar)
    
3. Almost Cut My Hair (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
    
4. For the Love of Money (The O’Jays)
    
5. Innuendo (Queen)
    
6. For What It’s Worth (Buffalo Springfield)
    
7. Smile (Charlie Chaplin, covered by many including Nat King Cole)
    
8. Red Rain (Peter Gabriel)
    
9. Neon Knights (Black Sabbath)
    
10. Synchronicity II (The Police)
     
11. Bullet the Blue Sky (U2)
     
12. Odissea (Luciano Pavarotti & Carlo Marrale) – featuring Geoff Tate singing in Italian
     

Take Cover is a creative detour through the songs that shaped Queensrÿche’s sound and soul—offering fans a peek behind the curtain and a chance to hear the band paying homage with heart, grit, and flair.