The Game

mike hunt wrote:

Roger was hit or miss unless you're a total stepford of the guy who thinks fun it  and loser in the end is brilliant.  I know the roger stepfords are fuming at my post. lol.

Well I happen to think they're brilliant. I guess I'm a stepford now... if I only knew what that meant...

The Game, huh?  Easily the WORST Queen album.  It's not bad, but it just sounds so empty and incomplete.  It's incredibly short and bland.

Queens worst album?...now that's a funny one.

Holly2003 wrote: "Not only that, I'd say Fred was responsible for the worst song on the debut album (Jesus) and also on Queen II (Funny How Love Is) and Deaky's responsbile for the worst one on Sheer Heart Attack (Misfire). All a matter of taste, of course." Interesting. I like Funny How Love Is, although I do think it was the weakest song on the black side, while Misfire is one of my favourite Deacon songs. As for Jesus, I actually think it's one of the best songs on the first album, and among Queen's most underrated songs. :D

Amazon wrote: Holly2003 wrote: "Not only that, I'd say Fred was responsible for the worst song on the debut album (Jesus) and also on Queen II (Funny How Love Is) and Deaky's responsbile for the worst one on Sheer Heart Attack (Misfire). All a matter of taste, of course." Interesting. I like Funny How Love Is, although I do think it was the weakest song on the black side, while Misfire is one of my favourite Deacon songs. As for Jesus, I actually think it's one of the best songs on the first album, and among Queen's most underrated songs. :D
Of course it's all opinion...I love the middle section of Jesus, it's a tight tune.  I wouldn't change a thing about the black side, while I do agree  funny how love is the weakest of the side, it fits perfectly with the rest of the songs.   most of the black side sounds at it's best when played together.  The only side that stands up to the mighty black side is side B of A night at the opera.   Prophet song, love of my life, good company, Bo Rhap, Doesn't get much better than that.  As far as Misfire goes....Love the song, it's a short sweet little tune.  Love the vocals.

The Game?  Side 1: Solid; Side 2: Except for Save Me and Sail Away - Filler

Michael wrote: "The Game? Side 1: Solid; Side 2: Except for Save Me and Sail Away - Filler" Couldn't have said it better myself. :D

You're both nuts.

Sail Away Sweet Sister is amazing. Great bass, one of Brian's best vocals, a startling little vocal interlude by Fred, excellent riffs, and a trademark Red Special layered solo. Except for maybe All Dead, All Dead or It's Late, this is Brian's best work.

So there.

Holly2003 wrote:"You're both nuts.

Sail Away Sweet Sister is amazing. Great bass, one of Brian's best vocals, a startling little vocal interlude by Fred, excellent riffs, and a trademark Red Special layered solo. Except for maybe All Dead, All Dead or It's Late, this is Brian's best work.

So there."


Holly, you need to read what we said more carefully. :D Michael wrote, and with which I agreed, 'Side 2: Except for Save Me and Sail Away - Filler.' I LOVE Sail Away. I think it is a wonderful song (read my post on on the first page of this thread). You don't need to convince me how good it is. Michael and I were simply saying that apart from Sail Away and Save Me, side 2 was all filler. So you're preaching to the choir. :D :D :D

That said, I think it's alot better than It's Late, which I've always felt was a bit overrated and is IMO quite boring. How Sail Away stacks up against other Brian songs is unclear for me as I'm not sure that it's among his absolute best works as a song-writer, but I do think it is among the very best Brian-sung songs. His two best songs as a song-writer were probably IMO The Prophet's Song and We Will Rock You. Anyway, Sail Away is a wonderful song off an album on which Brian was flawless.

I'm not a huge fan of prime jive, but i don't think it's filler.  It's decent enough.

John is the true hero on this album. His basswork is solid and very clever. Full stop.

Let's see.
1. Play The Game- like it. Simple and nice.
2. Dragon Attack- like it. Catchy.
3. Another One Bites The Dust- love it. But too much fuss about it.
4. Need Your Loving Tonight- love it. Pretty one.
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love- love it. Again, simple and brilliant.
6. Rock It (Prime Jive)- like it. Roger's voice is superb on it.
7. Don't Try Suicide- like it. Nice lilt.
8. Sail Away Sweet Sister- adore it. Bri in all his beauty.
9. Coming Soon- so-so.
10. Save Me- like it. Lovely.

Amazon, you are correct, I misread. Like me, you are obviously someone with impecable musical taste :)

Holly2003 wrote:"Amazon, you are correct, I misread. Like me, you are obviously someone with impecable musical taste :)" Thanks! :D

I do believe that the Game is the last of the classic Queen period.

Play the Game - 10/10 - Fantastic song, love it
Dragon Attack - 10/10 - Yes, I gave it a 10/10. Love the bass
Another One Bites the Dust - 10/10 - As a Funk Song, you don't get much better than that.
Need Your Loving Tonight - 9.5/10 - I love this track, good rocker
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - 10/10 - An outstanding attempt of rockabilly
Rock It - 9/10 - An underrated track
Don't Try Suicide - 8/10 - It's quite good.
Sail Away Sweet Sister - 10/10 - I love this song. The last of the 1970s Queen sound. John shines with his bass.
Coming Soon - 8.5/10 - It's fun, coming soon. It's also catchy.
Save Me - 10/10 - Best track from the album.