Does anyone else think that the beginning of Zephyr Song by Red hot chilli peppers sounds like the start and ongoing riff on Backchat just the first bit mind you. Anyone else think that or is it just me????
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There are definitely many good songs on the album. Just whatever you do, don't listen to this one immediately after Queen II or ANATO. Creatively, it pales in comparison.
The original vinyl of Hot Space made a good frisbee and the cd makes a good coaster.
The original vinyl of Hot Space made a good frisbee and the cd makes a good coaster.
Ouch ... geez ...
How dare you people degrade the overall effort and creativity put into this one album? Those who hate Hot Space dislike the structure of Queen's music, and even though this was just an 'experiment', or so I've heard, it still was a very fine album. It had two hit singles to be happy about, plus a well-balanced array of disco/dance and rock.
My fave track is Action This Day. I mean, it sort of is the bridge between Body Language and Put Out The Fire, the transition from dance to rock, and it is very well done. In fact, I actually wrote Brian May a letter exclaiming how Hot Space was under-rated and that it should not be hated as much as it is. I mean, it is a fun album to listen to!
Plus, Mack did nothing wrong with Queen's sound, though it did change once Mack took over in '80. But, not everything that Queen did with Mack was a complete bust. Radio Ga Ga, I Want To Break Free, Tear It Up, and Under Pressure are just some of the Queen gems that were created along with the production skills of Mack. The 80's was a decade for Queen, and every time I think of the 80's, I don't think of big hair, new wave music, and Miami Vice. I think of Queen.
So it goes to show that Hot Space was the beginning of new ground for Queen, whether it was dance or rock, it all worked out, and we should all respect the album we now know as Hot Space.
My fave track is Action This Day. I mean, it sort of is the bridge between Body Language and Put Out The Fire, the transition from dance to rock, and it is very well done. In fact, I actually wrote Brian May a letter exclaiming how Hot Space was under-rated and that it should not be hated as much as it is. I mean, it is a fun album to listen to!
Plus, Mack did nothing wrong with Queen's sound, though it did change once Mack took over in '80. But, not everything that Queen did with Mack was a complete bust. Radio Ga Ga, I Want To Break Free, Tear It Up, and Under Pressure are just some of the Queen gems that were created along with the production skills of Mack. The 80's was a decade for Queen, and every time I think of the 80's, I don't think of big hair, new wave music, and Miami Vice. I think of Queen.
So it goes to show that Hot Space was the beginning of new ground for Queen, whether it was dance or rock, it all worked out, and we should all respect the album we now know as Hot Space.
"Ofcourse it's great. Everything Queen did is wonderful and heavenly."
I really don't think thats the point of this topic. Everyone has their own musical taste, and people have a right to like or dislike a particular record or song. I happen to enjoy listening to Hot Space now and again. There are songs on there like I like better than others, just like any Queen album. I'd rather listen to the Hot Space album than "Machines" or "Get Down, Make Love", or "Hang on In There". I love "Who Needs You?"-- Iron Eagle hates it. People have the right to make up their own minds, without being accused of being a "Stepford" (I've always hated that rediculous term), or of thinking Queen can do no wrong.
I really don't think thats the point of this topic. Everyone has their own musical taste, and people have a right to like or dislike a particular record or song. I happen to enjoy listening to Hot Space now and again. There are songs on there like I like better than others, just like any Queen album. I'd rather listen to the Hot Space album than "Machines" or "Get Down, Make Love", or "Hang on In There". I love "Who Needs You?"-- Iron Eagle hates it. People have the right to make up their own minds, without being accused of being a "Stepford" (I've always hated that rediculous term), or of thinking Queen can do no wrong.
I was not very impressed when I bought it (I was much more into heavier things in that period), but now I think that, even if I wouldn't put it on the same level as some others (Queen II, Day at the races), it's quite enjoyable.
Some tracks are very good (Put out the fire, Life is real, Las palabras de amor and, of course, Under Pressure) and even the most funky and experimental ones are able to give us back a reliable mirror of that time...
Albyboy
Some tracks are very good (Put out the fire, Life is real, Las palabras de amor and, of course, Under Pressure) and even the most funky and experimental ones are able to give us back a reliable mirror of that time...
Albyboy
I'm with Janet.
'How dare you people degrade the overall effort and creativity put into this one album? Those who hate Hot Space dislike the structure of Queen's music, and even though this was just an 'experiment', or so I've heard, it still was a very fine album. It had two hit singles to be happy about, plus a well-balanced array of disco/dance and rock.'
I think it's a crap album and no amount of hit singles from it is going to change my mind. I was born with freewill, I can decide if I think it's shit or not, I don't HAVE to follow the norm. Thank you.
I think it's a crap album and no amount of hit singles from it is going to change my mind. I was born with freewill, I can decide if I think it's shit or not, I don't HAVE to follow the norm. Thank you.
I like Hot Space better than The Works. I think it has to do with the production. The works is WAY TOO MUCH overproduced......... Its a shame...
I like The Works, but it doesn't really seem to flow. Some of the songs are great, but it feels more like a collection of singles than an album.
i agree on one thing- it's not the worst Queen album... IMO Works and AKOM are far worse... Regardless of hit singles (which- some of them- I can't stand, i.e. friends Will Be Friends....)
Yeah, I'm with Thomas.
Albyboy
Albyboy
i agree on one thing- it's not the worst Queen album... IMO Works and AKOM are far worse... Regardless of hit singles (which- some of them- I can't stand, i.e. friends Will Be Friends....)
Hot Space is ok. And btw Flash Gordon was the worst Queen album IMO.