I'm a big fan of synths used properly (I've been using them a lot myself, my band just got its hands on a drummer), and I can't really think of a Queen song where I don't like their usage.
But if I had to pick one, it would probably be "Staying Power". I love the song, but the sex simulation thing is just a bit too much.
Sebastian · Member since
On Staying Power there`s no sexsimulation whatsoever, I think you mean Body Language. I don`t like the use of synth-bass at all. Or yes I like it but I prefer a million times to have a bass-player. Just imagine for instance Staying Power, John playing those fast fills and ocassionally doing his Deaky licks, it`d be much cooler than that monotone riff over and over again
D.Blythe · Member since
Best use of synths? "Football Fight"
Worst? All on the album "Mr. Bad Guy"
"Hot Space" gets an honorable mention for worst use, but I would have loved to have heard more "real" instruments on "Mr. Bad Guy". Both "Bad Guy" and "Hot Space" suffer from a lack of a "live" feel and too much production. After watching "Staying Power" on the GVH2 dvd, I wish Queen would have integrated more of their rock sound into the dance/r&b groove. That album could have ruled '82!
P.S. I know that "Bad Guy" is not a Queen album, but it represents to me what can happen when someone suffers from synthesizer addiction.
Shane Jazz · Member since
D. Blythe- It's good to see someone else mention Football Fight! The synth in that song fits the scene in the movie perfectly. I always liked that after you hear Freddie's synth run, John follows with some bass, then Roger taps on the cymbals, then Brian lets a mini-riff go. All four members show off in a span of about 8 seconds! Fantastic.
