Was Stewie over-reacting?

It is indeed one of the best examples of his guitar choir brilliance. The tutorial on YT shows the individual parts that make up the piece - let's you make your own version of it.

"All Dead is a work of genius and has some of Brian's best multi-layered guitar. Perhaps your ears might benefit from decluttering ;)"

Another vote for this. Freakin' LOVE that song.

Perhaps I'd enjoy it more tucked away on the second side. I never liked the Queen trick of following an up tempo track with a slowie. Also see YTMBA following TYMD on ADATR. Stops the album dead.

Agree, I never liked All Dead following Sheer Heart Attack. To dramatic change in pace.

News is in my opinion their most American album even more than The Game. We will Rock you and We are the Champions are like Bohemian Rhapsody songs that have become monsters and go beyond just being hits. Sheer Heart attack i feel is their heaviest song , Spread your Wings i just love, the best song on the album, Deacon was an amazing songwriter with a simpler approach than the other member, i love the way Freddie sings it. Regardless of that if find News a bit uneven with a few weaker songs. It's a good album but i find several albums better overall. Queen 2, Sheer Heart attack, A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races, Jazz, The Works, The Miracle and Innuendo.