This CD is really one of the better CDs out there. It sort of stinks as a whole that everybody doesn't love it.
Everybody should try and obtain this CD.
I hope everybody who buys CDs, will please go out and spend their good money on this one.
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Queen II
A mesmerising and at times ferocious album, reportedly much-admired by Beck and Sonic
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Youth's Thurston Moore. Coming hard on the heels of their eponymous debut--which found them a little too much under the spell of Led Zeppelin--this was the first work...
Queen II - Queen
A mesmerising and at times ferocious album, reportedly much-admired by Beck and Sonic
... more
Youth's Thurston Moore. Coming hard on the heels of their eponymous debut--which found them a little too much under the spell of Led Zeppelin--this was the first work...
Queen II
A mesmerising and at times ferocious album, reportedly much-admired by Beck and Sonic
... more
Youth's Thurston Moore. Coming hard on the heels of their eponymous debut--which found them a little too much under the spell of Led Zeppelin--this was the first work to approximate, in sonic terms, the group's loftier ambitions: the group and producer Roy Thomas Baker painstakingly multi-tracking vocals and guitar tracks, so as to achieve an appropriately orchestral richness of sound. The subsequent album, Sheer Heart Attack, would see them borrow from Noel Coward and the English music hall, but the sources here are more self-consciously literary; and while the result can occasionally seem too precious by half--lyrically, tracks like "The Fairy Feller's Masterstroke" and "Ogre Battle" (both Freddie Mercury compositions) betray the influence of too much Tolkien and Richard Dadd--in terms of musicianship, arrangements and melodic invention, this constitutes a staggering achievement. --Andrew McGuire
Queen II - Queen
A mesmerising and at times ferocious album, reportedly much-admired by Beck and Sonic
... more
Youth's Thurston Moore. Coming hard on the heels of their eponymous debut--which found them a little too much under the spell of Led Zeppelin--this was the first work to approximate, in sonic terms, the group's loftier ambitions: the group and producer Roy Thomas Baker painstakingly multi-tracking vocals and guitar tracks, so as to achieve an appropriately orchestral richness of sound. The subsequent album, Sheer Heart Attack, would see them borrow from Noel Coward and the English music hall, but the sources here are more self-consciously literary; and while the result can occasionally seem too precious by half--lyrically, tracks like "The Fairy Feller's Masterstroke" and "Ogre Battle" (both Freddie Mercury compositions) betray the influence of too much Tolkien and Richard Dadd--in terms of musicianship, arrangements and melodic invention, this constitutes a staggering achievement. --Andrew McGuire
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...definite must-have for fans of Queen (and for anybody, really) as it is both a great, original album in itself and it also provides an insight into a legend in the making. I can't really comment in-depth how it compares to their other albums, myself only owning Queen and A Night at the Opera, but it does seem to have a rawness about it, and a youthful energy that died down a little later in their career.
The tracklist is as follows:
1 - Procession
... ...The March of the Black Queen might help there, from the start a brilliant song that pretty much represents the qualities of the album, with strong melody, flowing lyrics and all the qualities of a good rock song. There is a misprint in the sleeve notes telling us that the song lasts for 6 minutes 3 seconds, which is hardly the end of the world.
After that solid, epic song, the player skims effortlessly into Funny How Love Is, which itself would ...
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Advantages: Great Rock and consistent throughout Disadvantages: none really, only one song on greatest hits?
...by far the best album Queen have done, once again only one hit from Greatest Hits. However do not let this put you off. This album oozes class in every area, it is Queen at there very best, a heavy rock album.
Queen have produced over 20 albums, and through time have adapted their style of music, from heavy rock in the 70's, to disco in the 80's, such as in Hot Space, and finally into pop in the late 80's.
The album starts off with "Procession," ... ...hand fast-forwarding to the next track.
Other great songs include "White Queen", possibly one of the most under-rated songs Queen have ever produced, and "The Loser In The End" is fun to listen to. I would give this album 10 out of 10, you just can't fault it! ...
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Advantages: One of Queens Greatest Albums Disadvantages: May not be to everyones taste at first
Queen began life as a glam rock band and were signed to EMI late in 1972. The band consisted of Brian May (guitar), Freddie Mercury (lead vocals / piano), Roger Taylor ( drums ) and John Deacon ( Bass ).
Queens first single, Keep Yourself Alive, taken from Queen I did not do very well in the charts. Queen continued to tour extensively and recorded a second album, Queen II, which fulfilled a lot of their early promise by reaching the UK Top 5. Seven ... ...May, this piece demonstrates what Queen were all about - excellent harmonies, guitar orchestration and great songs.
I have detailed the Track Listing Below. My thoughts on the tracks are in brackets after each song. [Marks out of Ten]
1) Procession : Instrumental song by Brian May. A great introduction to the album (10/10)
2) Father to Son : This song, again by Brian May, blends in from Track 1 and this is a stong song with good lyrics and a very ...
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This album is absolutely brilliant lyrically and musically. The only one on the whole LP that don't seem to "fit" is 'The Loser In the End.' All the songs on this work blend together and flow seemingly effortlessly, although I'm sure a lot of thought went into the process. This one is a work of art and should definitely be a part of any rock fan's music library. It is totally worth the money and the time to listen to it in its entirety. A BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE!
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