Queen - 'A Day at the Races ' - released 1976 .
Following on from the hugely successful 'Night at the Opera' , what better than the title 'A Day at the Races' ?
So this time around , what do you get for your money , and could he album live up to the standards set by 'A Night at the Opera' ... Read review
Advantages: Some more classic songs Disadvantages: none
Queen - 'A Day at the Races ' - released 1976 .
Following on from the hugely successful 'Night at the Opera' , what better than the title 'A Day at the Races' ?
So this time around , what do you get for your money , and could he album live up to the standards set by 'A Night at the Opera' ?
Well , for starters you get 10 great tracks , again encompassing a wide range of musical styles , although it should ... ...views)
'A Day At The Races'
1) Tie Your Mother Down
The Times Newspaper actually summed this record up as ' Sheer Bloody Poetry ' . Starting off sound almost like a Japanese opera ( performed by Brian May ) , the symbols crash then the rock begins . An unforgettable pice of rock genius . A must for live performaces , and true rock classic . Well suited to Brian1s guitar playing , and Freddie1s superb ... more
Queen - 'A Day at the Races ' - released 1976 .
Following on from the hugely successful 'Night at the Opera' , what better than the title 'A Day at the Races' ?
So this time around , what do you get for your money , and could he album live up to the standards set by 'A Night at the Opera' ?
Well , for starters you get 10 great tracks , again encompassing a wide range of musical styles , although it should be said that this could have almost been called 'The Love Album' , however such a title would not befit a rock group ! And yes , is does live up to the high standards set by the last album
The track listing is as follows :
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'A Day At The Races'
1) Tie Your Mother Down
The Times Newspaper actually summed this record up as ' Sheer Bloody Poetry ' . Starting off sound almost like a Japanese opera ( performed by Brian May ) , the symbols crash then the rock begins . An unforgettable pice of rock genius . A must for live performaces , and true rock classic . Well suited to Brian1s guitar playing , and Freddie1s superb vocals . Queen at the richest .
2) You Take My Breath Away
Chilling love ballad that oozes class . Freddies vocal expression could bring a tear to any hard rockers eyes . Brilliant.
3) Long Away
A great guitar intro that leads to a traditional Queen song. A rock love song of distinction.
4) The Millionaire Waltz
Could so easily have come from the Opera album . Slight 30's feel , all about lost love . Watch out at about 2 mins 30 secs , for the true rock section - most unexpecting , but very clever . And after that rock section what would you expect , well Queen give you something almost caberet in style , and end in traditional Queen style .
5) You and I
Rock 'n' Roll flavour Queen style that is , and written by no other than John Deacon . If only relationships were a fun as this .
6) Somebody To Love
A true classic . An operatic/gospel rock ballad in the vein of 'Bo Rhap' . At this time Queen had fully mastered and cornered the market in vocal overdubs. A spine chilling piece of Queen history . Should have been a no. 1.
7) White Man
Moody , eastern feel to this piece of rock , which takes a full minute to kick in . Head banging greatness .
8) Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy
Back to ballads . Written by Freddie , no doubt for a then boyfriend , such was his sexuality . A varied musical masterpiece , brought to the fore by Brains guitar.
9) Drowse
Roger Taylor wrote this slow mild rock ditty , that does seem a little out of place on the record . That is not to say that it isn't any good , just different .
10) Teo Torriatte ( Let Us Cling Together )
The ultimate Queen ballad . Written by Brian May during or just after a Japanese tour , this just shrieks of spine tingling quality .
My choice tracks : Somebody To Love , Teo Torriate , Tie your mother down
As for the album sleeve , a direct oposit to the previous album , with the Queen crest shown against a pure black background. Really eye catching. As per 'Opera' , you get some great group photographs ( the individual ones really show the 70's for what fashion really was ) , along with track listing and track lyrics .
CaptainKidd 17.12.2001 (17.12.2001)
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Advantages: Wide range of Queen material and styles Disadvantages: A bit too similar to the last release?
...ballads and hard rock, A Day At The Races features perhaps the heaviest piece Queen have ever done in ‘White Man’. This album featured a couple of wonderful tunes - ‘You And I’ penned by John Deacon is the best Queen song never released as a single, ‘The Millionaires Waltz’ is another five minute Freddie epic encompassing various styles within the one basic framework, ‘Teo Torriate...’ is a lovely ballad with which they finish ...
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ADATR is probably the less well known album in terms of songs in comparison to its presecessor a night at the opera - the one with bo rhap.
It came out in 1976 and did rather well:)
Released songs include 'Tie Your Mother Down', 'Somebody to Love', and 'Teo Torriate' - the last two are on Greatest Hits III.
It was promoted by a special race at kempton park and had the highest pre release order to date of the bands albums.
The title comes from ... ...Whats it like?
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No really ther is a good mix of stuff on the album - tymd for the rocker and 'Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy' for the cassanova and 'You Take my Breath Away' for every romantic.
Its a wonderful queen album with some early sounds and a traceable development in style.
Being a fan in biased but it really is one of those musthave albums to me... it seems underrated. But if you dont like it thats cool.. there is a lovley cover so ...
bowkybowky 28.08.2000
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Advantages: Timeless class of the seventies Disadvantages: none
A Day At The Races was the last great classic Queen album of the seventies.
Released in 1976 this is an altogether darker affair than the previous A Night At The Opera. Even the cover suggests the end of an era, with the characters on the front cover crest (which was designed by Freddie Mercury based on the bands star signs) seem to be leaving on the back of the cover.
The opening track Tie Your Mother down begins a moody journey that culminates ... ...sheer rock bring to life all the characters in the band each stamping his authority on their own tracks.
The overlooked Somebody to love was seen as Bohemian Rhapsody lite but is a worthy classic in its own right The thunderous White man was a statement of the Native Indian plight with a second silence at the very end of the song before a drum roll shatters the silence. Sheer brilliance. The band always had detractors but there was no one delivering ...
cutnrun 27.05.2001
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Advantages: the japanese song, Teo Torriate Disadvantages: It all ends too soon!
This has been my favourite Queen album for a long time now. Don't get me wrong, I love the other albums and the variety they offer, it's just this one sends shivers down my spine from the second I press play. Even though (I feel) songs like 'You take my breath away', 'Millionaire's Waltz' and 'Teo Torriate' have been severely underrated they're worth a listen if you like the more grandiose of Queen's songs...Then there's the classic 'Somebody to ...
karo 08.02.2001
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