Hot Space

jamster1111 wrote: First of all under pressure is not really part of the album, second of all if it was, it would be the worst song on there

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Now THAT'S something I've NEVER heard before, in my life: Under Pressure being the WORST song on Hot Space?! 

Haha, I need a drink now...

And another thing: Under Pressure IS technically a part of Hot Space: After the South American leg of The Game Tour, Queen went into the studio in June/July of 1981 and started the recording sessions for Hot Space (including Under Pressure).

ok.computer wrote: 8.1???

How the f**k do you get to a position whereby you have .1 in the score??

I rated each song and did a mean. By the way that's the rating on individual songs not the album. It's by far Queen's Worst Album and the rest of their albums were rated in the 9.0 - 10 area.

ok under pressure wasn't really a hot space song, so crazy little thing wasn't really part of the game.  Afterall, the song was released in 79 while the album was 1980.  The Game was also recorded at 2 different times/sessions, so i guess the game should be considered two different albums?

Not possible of course but imagine if Under Pressure appeared on The Game instead of Coming Soon. Would've really strenthened the album, given it another hit single, and maybe made it onto the Queen top five albums (which are imo Queen 2, SHA, ANATO, ADATR & NotW). Under Pressure is a little out of place on Hot Space and I can understand why people say it doesn't really fit with the style or theme of that album

It fits with the album....it's a pop/alterative dance tune.  Though if under pressure was on the game?....That would have put the album on the all time great albums list. One song makes a huge difference.

A strange album in any case :) but I like, not the best in Queens career. The song writing is good n the music is good. From what I think this is the album that brought dance into rock, if it wasn't for this album then no-one else would of thought of it.
All the songs are good, the highlight of the album for me was Las Palabras De Armor (The words of love) what an epic love song, beautifuly written, the music is lovely, The best song on the album. It doesn't get the credit it deserves just like the rest of Hot Space.

Las palabras des amour was the first Queen single i bought  , i could not afford the album back then and only managed to get hold of it when i started collecting Queen in 85/86 i think buy then the hysteria surrounding Queens demise in 82 due to the hot space album and popularity in the usa etc.. had gone as the works then live aid fired them back to the top of the musical leauge , so without ever knowing about Queens demise in 82 and attempt at funk etc.. , Hot Space to me was a suprising change to the so called Queen sound as i really only discovered it in 85 and even today Cool Cat sounds suprisingly fresh as it did then.
8/10 !!

skip wrote: "Staying Power"  - Shite.
"Dancer"  - Shite.
"Back Chat"  - Shite.
"Body Language"  - Shite to the tenth power.
"Action This Day"  - Shite
"Put Out the Fire"  - Just o.k.
"Life Is Real (Song for Lennon)"  - Shite.
"Calling All Girls"  - Shite.
"Las Palabras de Amor (The Words of Love)"  - Just o.k.
"Cool Cat" - Shite.
"Under Pressure" - Great song.

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:)   Overall, I can't argue too much with skip, but there's some value with the album because Fred's voice really is in top form.  It also gets a couple extra points because these songs actually sounded good in concert (see on Fire at the Bowl) leading me to believe that the real problem is with production and awkward use of technology. 

My overall rating 5/10 (worst Queen album if you don't count Flash or Cosmos Sux)

skip wrote: "Staying Power"  - Shite.
"Dancer"  - Shite.
"Back Chat"  - Shite.
"Body Language"  - Shite to the tenth power.
"Action This Day"  - Shite
"Put Out the Fire"  - Just o.k.
"Life Is Real (Song for Lennon)"  - Shite.
"Calling All Girls"  - Shite.
"Las Palabras de Amor (The Words of Love)"  - Just o.k.
"Cool Cat" - Shite.
"Under Pressure" - Great song.

Would you consider re-assessing the songs ?

Master Marathon Runner

Under Pressure is IMO one of Queen's two most overrated songs, along with WWTLF. It's a very good song, but I don't think it's a great song and I don't think it lives up its fame. The one genuinely great thing about it is the bass line, but other than that, I don't think it's at all among Queen's best songs.


Regarding The Game, I don't think that having Under Pressure on it would have greatly enhanced it. I mean, yes, it's not a perfect album, and if Don't Try Suicide and the two Roger songs- or just one of them- had been replaced by far superior songs, it could have been an even better album, but I don't think that Under Pressure alone would have done it. I don't think it's a good enough song that it alone would have dramatically raised The Game's status. Anyway, I'm happy that Under Pressure isn't on it; The Game IMO is already one of the all-time great albums, and I think that Under Pressure fits Hot Space like a glove. I can't imagine Under Pressure on any album but Hot Space.

Picture this...

Side 1
1.  Under Pressure --- 4:02
2.  Need Your Loving Tonight — 2:48
3.  Another One Bites the Dust — 3:03
4.  Dragon Attack — 4:15
5.  Don't Try Suicide — 3:52

Side 2
6.  Play the Game — 3:32
7. Rock It (Prime Jive) — 4:32
8.  Crazy Little Thing Called Love — 2:44
9.  Sail Away Sweet Sister — 3:32
10.  Save Me (May) — 3:42

I find it strange that many Queen fans dislike Coming Soon. It's not one of Queen's greatest songs but I think it does deserve it's place on the Game.

The point i was trying to make, was personally I never thought it fitted with the rest of the album in my humble opinion, yes if you're going to be awkward  about it the same thing could be said of Crazy Little Thing Called Love ref The Game. I

f Queen had not included on Greatest Hits 1, I might not have thought this for so long but they did. I know why they did it due the single being released in the USA along with Greatest Hits 1. Not wishing to sound cynical but perhaps they included it on to Hot Space to help sell more copies & just stuck on the end of the album & what with this CD/digital era it doesn't feel right.

Interesting exercise.

I would just add UP to The Game and NOT remove Coming Soon. That album is too damn short!

Let's try and do this the other way around.

Side A
Staying Power (rockier version)
Action This Day
Another One Bites the Dust
Calling All Girls
Put Out the Fire
Back Chat

Side B
Life is Real
Body Language
Dancer
Las Palabras de Amor
Cool Cat
Under Pressure