Another Freddie Mercury compilation album on the way

[QUOTE] [b]Killer_queenIII wrote:[/b]

If this is the "rather nice Freddie news" they're talking about, hate to sound like i'm complaining, but i'm not amused. It's like that Genesis R-Kive album all over again. ....[/QUOTE]

And I think you hit the nail on the head. See I loved R-Kive, but I'm not a completist or even a really big Genesis fan but that album was perfect for me. Gave me all the stuff I wanted plus some other things I didn't really know.

10cc's Tenology box set was the same. Perfect for the non completist semi fan like me and included a lot of their videos too.

The Freddie CD will accomplish the same task, and the vinyl box set will be bought by vinyl enthusiasts and Freddie completists.

More and more I think the releases aren't really aimed at the true fans, but more at the casual ones.

All of the Freddie solo stuff was out of print. So, this gets something of his back catalog available for physical sales and streaming. At least it has some stuff that was excluded from the Solo box. There's not really that much "new" to release. Anything that would be "new" would be held up by Dave Clark or the Michael Jackson estate. Realistically, the amount of work to make something new wouldn't be worth the cost. It's not like the new Barcelona release (which I liked) generated tons of sales. I see no reason for them to pour money into new material.

The set looks well done (as was the Queen vinyl box). For those that want to buy it, I think you'll be satisfied. I think Queen and the Freddie Mercury estate have released products to satisfy different audiences. We've had vinyl, new songs, new compilations, new live shows in various formats, etc.

I'll go in 2CD version.

A shame that Love Kills single will come just 1 track, ok, the B side was a non Freddie track, but why not put the extended version to make the single with 2 tracks?

Once again nothing for the long time fans, how you expect better comments?
Pretty pathetic!

This set seems like someone wants to make money and has little fantasy...

Release the CRAP(Yet again...)!!

So they cancelled Hyde park and forgot completely about Knewborth 30th anniversary OVER THIS!!!!??? Really??? What a bunch of lazy asses.
No TMBMTLTT remix from Queen?? not a single song from the Time Musical (live performance)???
Just another compilation and re-release of already available material. what a pity... Another missed oportunity to release a proper product....
Well... i guess i'll just wait for this to be available via torrent.


At this point i don't expect anything else worth buying from QP this year. At least if they re-considered putting out Hyde Park or Knebworth park(2 products NEVER before seen properly) as a Queen release..

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[b]cmsdrums wrote: [/b] Appalling album cover and title - really hideous on both counts.[/QUOTE]

This. Plus the coloured vinyl looks just as awful as it did in the 2015 Studio Collection

Just for the record it seems like some here seem to think that there won't be a Queen product this year because of this Freddie set? Not sure where you're getting that from...I think it's quite probably we'll get a Queen release a bit later on this year (Novemberish) - probably the BBC Sessions which I for one would welcome if it's a complete package. This...well I think the 2000 box pretty much exhausted the Freddie archive....the only "new" stuff we could get would be the Dominion and that is not owned by QP so yeah. This is the type of product left from the Freddie archive...

[QUOTE] [b]GT wrote:[/b]

Not entirely surprised at fan's reactions at this product, although looking at the comments here, I think they are a bit harsh. The 7" vinyl format has never before been released in its entirety until now, and on coloured vinyl too. Not sure what people were expecting.[/QUOTE]

Thanks GT for yet another honest level-headed response on QZ. You are much better than that archivist.

However, I will not be purchasing this mostly recycled release.

After the glorious Rainbow was released, I was optimistic that perhaps QPL had turned over a new leaf. Oh well.

[QUOTE] [b]Adam Unger (QueenVault.com) wrote:[/b]

All of the Freddie solo stuff was out of print. So, this gets something of his back catalog available for physical sales and streaming. At least it has some stuff that was excluded from the Solo box. There's not really that much "new" to release. Anything that would be "new" would be held up by Dave Clark or the Michael Jackson estate. Realistically, the amount of work to make something new wouldn't be worth the cost. It's not like the new Barcelona release (which I liked) generated tons of sales. I see no reason for them to pour money into new material.
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Exactly - because this will sell.

The man on the street may not have bought an earlier compilation, so they may buy this one. It's not like they're keeping track. They're just going to see it in the record store in the new releases section.

It's like the film industry - you do two for them, and one for you. This is the business model.

Maybe the next one will be catered to hardcore fans. But if you're signed to a major record label, expect the compilations to come and come again.

What a waste of time and effort.They are all doing with Freddies music all what he did not want to happen..A chance to have maybe a Mr bad Guy album with Queen mixes on it has been passed.Who the hell is controlling what stuff gets released.WhenThe Rainbow concerts were released,I felt so positive about future releases,but now I honestly don't know.Queens' musical releases apart from Rainbow and Hammersmith have been a joke.As a fan of over 40 years,i am appauled at this.How is it going to appeal to genuine Queen fans,fans who like most of us who have supported and paid thousands of hard earned pounds on our heroes.Are Brian and Roger more interested in touring with Adam Lambert these days or are there other factors behind the reason for all this sub standard releases being released.We are getting to the point of where if we are not carefull,Queens music will be lost

[QUOTE] [b]Gripen wrote:[/b]

And: "Freddie Mercury - Messenger of the Gods" - don't think I've heard anything more stupid to be honest.
What's wrong with "Legend", or "Lover of Life, Singer of Songs"?[/QUOTE]

Mercury is the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology. It's an overblown title certainly but Freddie Mercury wasn't especially understated!

Another Release for the housewifes among the Q-Fans.

[QUOTE] [b]GT wrote:[/b]

Not entirely surprised at fan's reactions at this product, although looking at the comments here, I think they are a bit harsh. The 7" vinyl format has never before been released in its entirety until now, and on coloured vinyl too. Not sure what people were expecting.[/QUOTE]

I'm not sure what you or Jim Beach or Freddie's estate were expecting either. Facts are facts, it's more of the same just repackaged. Why should anyone be excited or happy about it? So it's colored vinyl, great. That will please the minority of people who even listen to their music via such an outdated medium.

Coloured vinyl...great idea as a Frisbee for anyone who has an energetic pet called Delilah. Freddie would have loved it! Or maybe they could be used as earings in a drag act for The Great Pretender? What a waste! Shame!