Hi everyone!
I got the new album today (ok, some of you might think the f.....g earlier release in Germany...)! A very kind woman at the shop helped me and opened 7 boxes for me to find the album...
First of all: I´m a Queen fan for 23 years, since i was 15! I spent my last money to get to the tribute concert at London. I don´ hate Paul Rodgers! The Queen + Paul Rodgers thing is ok for me.
After I´ve heard the album three times now I can say:
- There´s very less "Queen" in it
- without Brians guitar nobody in the world would think it´s Queen-related
- It´a blues/rock - rock/blues - rock - blues -folk album
- nearly no catchy hooklines except "Cosmos Rockin´"(which is a very simple rock´n roll song)
- C-lebrity is not a masterpiece but one of the best songs on the album. That says it all.
- no theater, no pop, no classical moments
When I listen to it there is no "Queen" feeling. It´s like listening to an average rock album. Not bad at all, but no heartbeat. It´s kind of something new.
Perhaps exactly what the guys wanted....
"We Believe" should become a nice ballad. It would have been a perfect song for Mike& The Mechanics.
I don´t want to rate every single song here.
But have very mixed feelings ´bout this album.
Too many fillers, too less classical moments.
Are there any other guys who have heard the album yet?
What do you think?
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I'd add "BRIAN'S PLAYING IS SLOPPY" and "PAUL SOMETIMES SINGS OUT OF TUNE"... and I guess I agree with everything you said.
Cheers,
Hor
Cheers,
Hor
Most people are going to hate it on first listen.
I say go listen to it a few more times and you'll start to love it.
This IS Queen.
This is Queen 18 years on after their lead singer died.
This is a natural progression and I reckon Freddie would have tackled the slower Bluesier numbers long before now.
"We Believe" is the best song on the album - written by Roger I reckon.
The only negative is the Up-Down (or High-Low) nature of the track order.
Here's hoping they record another few albums BUT (If you're reading this BM, RT) we still would like the Anthology boxset and some "new" Freddie material before we all die please!
I say go listen to it a few more times and you'll start to love it.
This IS Queen.
This is Queen 18 years on after their lead singer died.
This is a natural progression and I reckon Freddie would have tackled the slower Bluesier numbers long before now.
"We Believe" is the best song on the album - written by Roger I reckon.
The only negative is the Up-Down (or High-Low) nature of the track order.
Here's hoping they record another few albums BUT (If you're reading this BM, RT) we still would like the Anthology boxset and some "new" Freddie material before we all die please!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mr. Bed Guy wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Hi everyone!
I got the new album today (ok, some of you might think the f.....g earlier release in Germany...)! A very kind woman at the shop helped me and opened 7 boxes for me to find the album...
First of all: I´m a Queen fan for 23 years, since i was 15! I spent my last money to get to the tribute concert at London. I don´ hate Paul Rodgers! The Queen + Paul Rodgers thing is ok for me.
After I´ve heard the album three times now I can say:
- There´s very less "Queen" in it
- without Brians guitar nobody in the world would think it´s Queen-related
- It´a blues/rock - rock/blues - rock - blues -folk album
- nearly no catchy hooklines except "Cosmos Rockin´"(which is a very simple rock´n roll song)
- C-lebrity is not a masterpiece but one of the best songs on the album. That says it all.
- no theater, no pop, no classical moments
When I listen to it there is no "Queen" feeling. It´s like listening to an average rock album. Not bad at all, but no heartbeat. It´s kind of something new.
Perhaps exactly what the guys wanted....
"We Believe" should become a nice ballad. It would have been a perfect song for Mike& The Mechanics.
I don´t want to rate every single song here.
But have very mixed feelings ´bout this album.
Too many fillers, too less classical moments.
Are there any other guys who have heard the album yet?
What do you think?
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you are right, there is no Queen because freddie wasnt there to put his classical music influence and genius songwriting into this. It just shows who was the mind behind Queen but i already knew that long time ago.
I got the new album today (ok, some of you might think the f.....g earlier release in Germany...)! A very kind woman at the shop helped me and opened 7 boxes for me to find the album...
First of all: I´m a Queen fan for 23 years, since i was 15! I spent my last money to get to the tribute concert at London. I don´ hate Paul Rodgers! The Queen + Paul Rodgers thing is ok for me.
After I´ve heard the album three times now I can say:
- There´s very less "Queen" in it
- without Brians guitar nobody in the world would think it´s Queen-related
- It´a blues/rock - rock/blues - rock - blues -folk album
- nearly no catchy hooklines except "Cosmos Rockin´"(which is a very simple rock´n roll song)
- C-lebrity is not a masterpiece but one of the best songs on the album. That says it all.
- no theater, no pop, no classical moments
When I listen to it there is no "Queen" feeling. It´s like listening to an average rock album. Not bad at all, but no heartbeat. It´s kind of something new.
Perhaps exactly what the guys wanted....
"We Believe" should become a nice ballad. It would have been a perfect song for Mike& The Mechanics.
I don´t want to rate every single song here.
But have very mixed feelings ´bout this album.
Too many fillers, too less classical moments.
Are there any other guys who have heard the album yet?
What do you think?
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you are right, there is no Queen because freddie wasnt there to put his classical music influence and genius songwriting into this. It just shows who was the mind behind Queen but i already knew that long time ago.
The album isn´t bad at all.
It´s average.
But I´ve never been a blues fan. Queen never were a bluesy band(exept that crappy Brian b-side of Slightly Mad).
So: Do I have to love it? No! I respect it and give it 20 more listenings. Perhaps it will grow to me.
BAD HORSIE: Yes, you´re right. In "Through The Night" Paul´s vocals are really out of range.
A few minutes ago my wife came in when I played that song. She said "What´s that??? It sounds like Turkish!!!"
........
It´s average.
But I´ve never been a blues fan. Queen never were a bluesy band(exept that crappy Brian b-side of Slightly Mad).
So: Do I have to love it? No! I respect it and give it 20 more listenings. Perhaps it will grow to me.
BAD HORSIE: Yes, you´re right. In "Through The Night" Paul´s vocals are really out of range.
A few minutes ago my wife came in when I played that song. She said "What´s that??? It sounds like Turkish!!!"
........
I always thought that See what a fool I've been also rather bluesy was
I knew this album would suck LONG before it was even planned.
you are right, there is no Queen because freddie wasnt there to put his classical music influence and genius songwriting into this. It just shows who was the mind behind Queen but i already knew that long time ago.[/QUOTE]
what are you doing on this forum if the only thing you have to say that Queen is not queen because of Freddie's death. The strange thing I agree with you on that point after heraing the new album, but it seems like that is the only thing you have to say rather go deep into the music. If Freddie is God for you listen to your God he was the one the wanted the other one to go on
what are you doing on this forum if the only thing you have to say that Queen is not queen because of Freddie's death. The strange thing I agree with you on that point after heraing the new album, but it seems like that is the only thing you have to say rather go deep into the music. If Freddie is God for you listen to your God he was the one the wanted the other one to go on
"This IS Queen"
No it isn't. The front cover on the album clearly states who it is.
No it isn't. The front cover on the album clearly states who it is.
Ok, I forgot "See What A Fool I´ve Been"
But the blues songs of Queen always only were attemps.
I guess you know what I mean....
But the blues songs of Queen always only were attemps.
I guess you know what I mean....
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Treasure Moment wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I knew this album would suck LONG before it was even planned.[/QUOTE]
I knew you would suck long before you were an accident
I knew you would suck long before you were an accident
thanks for the review.
The only track on the album that gives me a slight cringe is We Believe.
I guess its because its so "Bris Soapbox" in its nature.
At least its followed directly by the upbeat and boppy Call Me !
I guess its because its so "Bris Soapbox" in its nature.
At least its followed directly by the upbeat and boppy Call Me !
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mr. Bed Guy wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Are there any other guys who have heard the album yet?
What do you think?
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Are there any other guys who have heard the album yet?
What do you think?
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Treasure Moment wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE]
you are right, there is no Queen because freddie wasnt there to put his classical music influence and genius songwriting into this. It just shows who was the mind behind Queen but i already knew that long time ago.[/QUOTE]
Yawn.
you are right, there is no Queen because freddie wasnt there to put his classical music influence and genius songwriting into this. It just shows who was the mind behind Queen but i already knew that long time ago.[/QUOTE]
Yawn.