The album was ok, typical ups and downs of 80's Queen. I remember back then in 89 I was a classic Rock and Metal fan, so when I heard the miracle It was a huge let down. I was listening to the first records back then, so I thought it was some kind of Joke when I heard Party opening the album. I liked 3 songs I Want It All, was it all worth it and the title track. These days I have more of an open mind, so some songs grew on me like Breakthru and Scandal. Even Rain Must Fall has some nice things about it.
dysan · Member since
Agreed. I think I liked it at the time primarily because for the first time since I'd been a fan, my friends had actually heard of Queen and were considering getting it. I can't recall that happening for AKOM, but 3 years is a long time when you're 10.
But secretly would cut myself listening to MBDM.
Chinwonder2 · Member since
[QUOTE]
[b]Freddie rey wrote: [/b] rescue from the archive TV in Spain, a making of IWIA with some images that I never see before: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO44GlMbdho&feature=youtu.be[/QUOTE]
Here's the original video from the RTVE website (Queen's section begins at 38:45):
1) John Deacon's shirt in that video is SO 1989.
2) The presenter's tits.
Another Roger (re) · Member since
As Queen fans we are spoilt I feel. Most bands in the world wouldnt make songs like "I want it All", "Breakthru", "The Miracle", "Was It All Worth It", "Scandal" in an entire career!
matt z · Member since
While we're on the subject of THE MIRACLE (album)
there seems to be misappropriated information about Freddie and John's like/dislike of metal music.
The Wikipedia page once again sources "Freddie and John's like of metal music" as a possible connection to Derek Riggs' claim that Queen stole the album artwork concept from his single work for IRON MAIDEN'S "the clairvoyant"; while at the same time, the same type of quote is used in yet another article to state that Freddie and John had a DISLIKE toward metal music and consequently did not like songs like GIMME THE PRIZE because of this.
What a bunch of crud. These articles change wildly from time to time.
Also. .in another thread someone claimed that John did rhythm guitar on "PARTY" is there a source confirming this?
It doesn't sound John -ish
dysan · Member since
I did. It's the second guitar that comes in right at the end. 2.05 - 2.12. Def Deaks. You can almost hear his ball popping out his shorts.
matt z · Member since
Ah. You mean the almost "invisible man" riffing going on. Cha cha boogie? Before "goodbye goodbye goodbye goodbye the party is O------...."?
dysan · Member since
Yeah, the one going donk duh donk duh duh duh donk
adrian b · Member since
First queen album I bought on release and thought it was the bees knees at the time, went back to windows for a whole lot more. Could never get away with the first two songs, bsides at best for me. Remember a friend reading the nme and him commenting on the invisible man advert, him wishing they were effing invisible... He likes the smiths and Jesus and Mary chain, enough said
Mark_Glasgow · Member since
This was the first album they released where I remember being so disappointed when I played it. Having heard the first single IWIA and reading that it was a return to their RnR roots, I had great hopes after the mess of AKOM. But after hearing songs like the Invisible Man, Rain Must Fall, Party and the title track I felt let down. I can't remember the last time I listened to it and have no real urge to do so.
adrian b · Member since
It sounds dated for sure, glad that innuendo was such a better record,
dysan · Member since
I agree to a point. But I enjoy this one much more.
dysan · Member since
I stuck on Breakthru today for the first time in ages and really listened. What a brilliantly constructed song.
Also - you know that sample that sounds like a distorted voice saying 'eat it'? I keep hearing it and I have a feeling it's on every track on the album.
Saint Jiub · Member since
This "summery" album helped me through some dark times.
I am a sucker for Queen songs where John's bass is prominent:
Consequently, The Invisible Man, Breakthru, and Rain Must Fall are in my top 20 of Queen songs, and I also regard Khashoggi's Ship highly as well.
