Roger's solo output has aged, and stands up to repeated listening, far better than Brian's (or Mr Bad Guy). As stated above though, the Barcelona album is clearly the stand out 'artistic achievement', whether it's your cup of tea to listen to or not (for the record, I love it).[/QUOTE]
Agreed, but Barcelona isn't a solo album there is a lot of input on those songs by other people, vocally, production wise and writing.[/QUOTE]
Does that count the same for Brian then, with Cozy Powell, Musker and Lamers, lots of session musicians, Neil Murray, Eddie Kramer, etc...all having different across writing, performing, producing, ideas? The same goes for The Cross, especially the second and third albums where Roger had progressively less input.
I totally agree that Barcelona is a true collaboration with Mike Moran, and with a lesser input (other than performance) from Montserrat, but my own personal parameter is that I count (rightly or wrongly) anything released under their own name as a 'solo project', so count anything from 'I Wanna Testify' through to 'New Horizons' alongside 'Barcelona', 'Blue Rock', 'Furia' etc.. as a solo effort by virtue of it being outside Queen.
scottmax · Member since
^^^ I agree.....
Wiley · Member since
Freddie's Barcelona is the best solo project, from a musical accomplishment perspective. The title track is every bit as majestic as BoRhap, in my opinion.
Brian's... I love Too Much Love Will Kill You and much prefer it to the Queen version. It was also a bigger commercial hit, which is surprising.
Wilderness, Why don't we try again and Another World are wonderful songs. Back to the Light is a solid album and the most Queen-sounding solo production, including Freddie's. Back to the Light, Driven by You, Last Horizon, Just one life.
I LOVE Roger's solo albums, particularly Fun In Space. I even play Shove It every now and it's a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine.
Heaven for Everyone is probably his best solo-ish track, along with Man on Fire, Strange Frontier, Foreign Sand. There's something for every taste. Quite eclectic material, I think.
Dim · Member since
I will choose one song from each to make it difficult and different
Roger : Beautiful dreams
Freddie : Guide me home ( it is so beautiful like Lilly of the valley or kiss)
Brian: Bisuness
Vocal harmony · Member since
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Roger's solo output has aged, and stands up to repeated listening, far better than Brian's (or Mr Bad Guy). As stated above though, the Barcelona album is clearly the stand out 'artistic achievement', whether it's your cup of tea to listen to or not (for the record, I love it).[/QUOTE]
Agreed, but Barcelona isn't a solo album there is a lot of input on those songs by other people, vocally, production wise and writing.[/QUOTE]
Does that count the same for Brian then, with Cozy Powell, Musker and Lamers, lots of session musicians, Neil Murray, Eddie Kramer, etc...all having different across writing, performing, producing, ideas? The same goes for The Cross, especially the second and third albums where Roger had progressively less input.
I totally agree that Barcelona is a true collaboration with Mike Moran, and with a lesser input (other than performance) from Montserrat, but my own personal parameter is that I count (rightly or wrongly) anything released under their own name as a 'solo project', so count anything from 'I Wanna Testify' through to 'New Horizons' alongside 'Barcelona', 'Blue Rock', 'Furia' etc.. as a solo effort by virtue of it being outside Queen.[/QUOTE]
Apart from the first album I've never viewed The Cross as Roger working solo. . He always explained The Cross as a band which he was a member of, all be it his band. . .
Brian's albums I think were solo albums, they seem to contain things done his way. Musker and Lamers were co writers with him on one song, the recording of is different from what Queen did. Cozy Powell was a friend and member of Brian's live band. I think his albums are much more solo projects than Barcelona.
I guess the wider view is that anything done by individuals outside Queen is a solo project. . . Maybe some are more solo than others ;)
Golden Salmon · Member since
[b]Freddie[/b] - there's brilliance in his solo works but they fall short from Queen's greatness simply because he misses the positive feedback from his band mates. [b]"Guide Me Home / How Can I Go On"[/b] are simple, yet wondrous tracks.
[b]Brian[/b] - Queen's essential sound lives on through his albums, and then some variety. I wouldn't be surprised if most people who aren't Queen hardcore fans enjoyed that sound above anything else solo. [b]"Last Horizon"[/b] is still relevant today.
[b]Roger[/b] - I enjoy his albums more than Freddie's and Brian's. More to listen to and more varied. It also helps that he tried something different with The Cross, which gave us a few good songs that might not have happened otherwise.
Just to pick one song that hasn't been mentioned yet, how about [b]"Let's Get Crazy"[/b]? Very fun track that pumps me up.
In any case, it is beyond debate that John's solo career is the most consistent of them all. Hats off.
aristide1 · Member since
"... they fall short from Queen's greatness simply because he misses the positive feedback from his band mates" is a comment that suits any of them (in fact it suits more to Brian and Roger), I don't understand why do you feel it applies only to Freddie.
The whole point of solo projects is to get rid of the usual sound and band mates (while taking full advantage of the band's reputation when it comes to individually sign with record companies).
Bringing into discussion the solo work as opposed to group work is redundant and leads to nowhere.
