The song Innuendo is one of the best songs they ever did, on the same level as the 70's stuff. Perfect lryics and music. Middle section is perfection, almost as good as The Prophet Song.
The middle section of "Innuendo" is phenomenal, some of the best minutes of music Queen ever put on tape, but what they did in the middle of "The Prophet's Song" actually ruins it for me. Too long, too complicated, not exciting, very annoying. I'm afraid they got completely carried away there.
I could see your point with the prophet song, some people I played it for over the years would tell me too shut it off, while others consider it the best Queen song ever. Personally I wouldn't change a single note from side 2 of ANATO. The middle section of Prophet song I couldn't get enough of, in fact I wish it was longer. Especially with surround sound, all those beautiful voices.
It depends on what you want from music. If you want a 'don't bore us get to the chorus" The Prophet's song won't be your cup of tea. Bit Brian described the middle section as a descent into madness for the 'Prophet.' Would two repeats have done the trick to get it over with? Fifteen more? I think it's note perfect and has to be judged on the author's intent, which I feel serves the song very well.
I agree that the middle bit of Innuendo is good. It's a real return to some WTFing. The rest of it real plods for me. I can see why it hit the top spot. Soft January or not.
OK OK I enjoyed the title track today. Only problem is I think all the BVs in the end section should be in the beginning section too. I remember thinking that at the time. They're fantastic.
It depends on what you want from music. If you want a 'don't bore us get to the chorus" The Prophet's song won't be your cup of tea. Bit Brian described the middle section as a descent into madness for the 'Prophet.' Would two repeats have done the trick to get it over with? Fifteen more? I think it's note perfect and has to be judged on the author's intent, which I feel serves the song very well.[/Quote
The people that told me too shut if off were more pop fans, I want To Break Free type of stuff. The people that loved it were more Metal and progressive Rock fans like Rush and Yes.
I can not belive that some people can complain about Innuendo or The Miracle for that matter. In a span of 2 years we get songs like:
I Want it All
Breakthru
The Miracle
Was It All worth it
Scandal
Innuendo
I'm going slightly Mad
The Show Must go on
These are the Days of our lives
Headlong
I repeat myself from the "Miracle" thread: Most bands in the world could not come up with a list like that in an entire career of composing.
I have no complaints on Innuendo, great Record. Some of my favorie songs are on it. The Miracle isn't one of their best, but still has great songs on it. I like most of it.
As you can see on my profile icon I love this album. It is cold album, but I am melancholic so I love it :P
I like artwork of Innuendo. I find it very tasteful. Lyrics are much deeper than ever before. Do I consider Innuendo as their best album? Definitely not. To me the 2nd part of ANATO (from Seaside Rendezvous - GSTQ and everything between) is perfection. Every single note and sound. But IMO Innuendo is MUCH closer to be the best Queen album than the worst. So far it is still my favorite.
My top 5: Innuendo, Don't Try So Hard, All God's People, Bijou, The Show Must Go On.
Grandville artwork is lovely, but for me it adds to the cold feel of the album. Cold colours etc. Juggler of Universes is great of course, maybe they should've forgone the colourizing and made the whole package more Victoriana friendly with a monochrome pamphlet feel.
Agree on Grandville's artwork! It's not easy to me to be objective about Innuendo because 'love is blind' :D but your idea Dysan sounds really interesting. I am quite intrigued to see your alternative artwork :)
