Yea i love Scandal! I dont know its j/ something that really anyone whos been effected by bad gossip can relate to.
And Calling all girls and Back Chat are very fun tracks i think.
The thing with Queen is they are everywhere. And to try and compare albums is IMO impossible. I mean they do have similar things within each album as many bands do. Which one is their best album is open to opinion based on your own personal taste. And yes the musicianship varies greatly and is different on the 80's stuff, but is it bad? No, just different.
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Quick answer: No.
No, they didn't, they just got more fans. Some like the seventies, some like the eighties. Some like both periods. I like the seventies, but doesn't hate the eighties. I think it's good they made music in differnet styles.
Artists \ groups thats not changing through the years, will surely die and only be remembered by their old stuff!
Do I have to mention Status Quo, T-Rex, Sweet, Slade etc?
When I listen to the radio-stations here in Norway, I hear more of the 80's Queen, than the 70's. And I think its like that only because its more new, more to-date and easier to like for peoples who's not that into music...
this was my opinion from the cold vikingland of Norway;)
PS: Just sad they only visit norway once, and it wasn't even in the capitol of norway;)
Do I have to mention Status Quo, T-Rex, Sweet, Slade etc?
When I listen to the radio-stations here in Norway, I hear more of the 80's Queen, than the 70's. And I think its like that only because its more new, more to-date and easier to like for peoples who's not that into music...
this was my opinion from the cold vikingland of Norway;)
PS: Just sad they only visit norway once, and it wasn't even in the capitol of norway;)
[QUOTE]Artists \ groups thats not changing through the years, will surely die and only be remembered by their old stuff![/QUOTE]
Remember when some bands tried to go disco back in the 70's? They didn't die, but it was hilarious to see them sounding "updated".
Evolution might be one thing to do but sometimes it's better to stuck with what you do best.
Remember when some bands tried to go disco back in the 70's? They didn't die, but it was hilarious to see them sounding "updated".
Evolution might be one thing to do but sometimes it's better to stuck with what you do best.
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[b]Marcos Napier wrote: [/b]
[QUOTE]Artists \ groups thats not changing through the years, will surely die and only be remembered by their old stuff![/QUOTE]
Remember when some bands tried to go disco back in the 70's? They didn't die, but it was hilarious to see them sounding "updated".
Evolution might be one thing to do but sometimes it's better to stuck with what you do best. [/QUOTE]
On the other hand, a band like The Bee Gees probably wouldn't be much remembered today if it wasn't for their change in direction to disco in the 70s.
[b]Marcos Napier wrote: [/b]
[QUOTE]Artists \ groups thats not changing through the years, will surely die and only be remembered by their old stuff![/QUOTE]
Remember when some bands tried to go disco back in the 70's? They didn't die, but it was hilarious to see them sounding "updated".
Evolution might be one thing to do but sometimes it's better to stuck with what you do best. [/QUOTE]
On the other hand, a band like The Bee Gees probably wouldn't be much remembered today if it wasn't for their change in direction to disco in the 70s.
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[b]mike hunt wrote: [/b]
Actaully paul rodgers is one of the better choices brian and roger have made in a long time, I don't think it's so bad. At least it's different.[/QUOTE]
Agree. I can`t even think of any other frontman for them. Definitely it should be someone from rock rather than pop, abd not very hard rock. Like Paul Rodgers. And why not Paul Rodgers?
[b]mike hunt wrote: [/b]
Actaully paul rodgers is one of the better choices brian and roger have made in a long time, I don't think it's so bad. At least it's different.[/QUOTE]
Agree. I can`t even think of any other frontman for them. Definitely it should be someone from rock rather than pop, abd not very hard rock. Like Paul Rodgers. And why not Paul Rodgers?
Hi, this is my first post on this site! I adore Queen; they're my absolute favourite artist and when I listen to them, I am often shocked at just how good they were. In response to this question, I would have to say absolutely no! Although I do think that Queen's 2 best albums (II and A Night at the Opera) were from the 70's, many of my favourite songs were from the 80's and beyond. I'm delighted that Queen continued on, as even their worst albums (IMO Hot Space) were still enjoyable. Plus, my third favourite album is Made In Heaven. so if they hadn't continued on, that album wouldn't have been made.
It is a good discussion. Before we get completely off topic. I dont know if this has been mentioned but i think one of the reasons why the albums changed was because of Roger and John. I always thought the reason why Queen lasted so long was because in the end everybody had to write just to keep everyone happy. If Roger and John were "relegated" to just being the drummer and bassist and maybe one song an album i think they would have split up a long long time ago. I think there increased influence diluted the albums to a more hotch potch affair ( i dont mean that in a negative way at all), as apposed to when it was just brian and freddie and the albums were obviously much more focused. I dont think its any coincidence though that brian ditched most of the attempted stuff that roger and john had already done on made in heaven before he had arrived.
a very old thread comes back to life. I agree with the last post.
I don't think the 80s albums hurt Queen's legacy at all. In fact, songs like Radio Ga Ga, Break Free or A Kind Of Magic are a crucial part of this legacy. Queen's ability to produce diverse music in different genres and captivate new audience with each album was unique and something that can only be admired. Obviously we can say that A Kind Of Magic album is a far cry from the likes of Sheer Heart Attack or A Night At The Opera, but hey - you just don't release such great records every time.
I think that if you say that the 80s period hurt their legacy you take the position of all those music critics who mocked Queen just because they couldn't appreciate their reinventions. It was only emphasised later, after Freddie's death, how original and brave artists they were.
I think that if you say that the 80s period hurt their legacy you take the position of all those music critics who mocked Queen just because they couldn't appreciate their reinventions. It was only emphasised later, after Freddie's death, how original and brave artists they were.
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[b]k-m wrote: [/b]
I don't think the 80s albums hurt Queen's legacy at all. In fact, songs like Radio Ga Ga, Break Free or A Kind Of Magic are a crucial part of this legacy. Queen's ability to produce diverse music in different genres and captivate new audience with each album was unique and something that can only be admired. Obviously we can say that A Kind Of Magic album is a far cry from the likes of Sheer Heart Attack or A Night At The Opera, but hey - you just don't release such great records every time.
I think that if you say that the 80s period hurt their legacy you take the position of all those music critics who mocked Queen just because they couldn't appreciate their reinventions. It was only emphasised later, after Freddie's death, how original and brave artists they were.[/QUOTE]
Absolutely. Plus, I think that every Queen album had at least one or two really good songs. I'm not a big fan of Hot Space or The Miracle, but Hot Space was still fun and The Miracle still had I Want It All!
[b]k-m wrote: [/b]
I don't think the 80s albums hurt Queen's legacy at all. In fact, songs like Radio Ga Ga, Break Free or A Kind Of Magic are a crucial part of this legacy. Queen's ability to produce diverse music in different genres and captivate new audience with each album was unique and something that can only be admired. Obviously we can say that A Kind Of Magic album is a far cry from the likes of Sheer Heart Attack or A Night At The Opera, but hey - you just don't release such great records every time.
I think that if you say that the 80s period hurt their legacy you take the position of all those music critics who mocked Queen just because they couldn't appreciate their reinventions. It was only emphasised later, after Freddie's death, how original and brave artists they were.[/QUOTE]
Absolutely. Plus, I think that every Queen album had at least one or two really good songs. I'm not a big fan of Hot Space or The Miracle, but Hot Space was still fun and The Miracle still had I Want It All!
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[b]Mr. Barcelona wrote: [/b]
did queen hurt their legacy by releasing albums past 1980?...lets face it, albums like hot space and the works arn't exactly rock masterpieces. Look at "a kind of magic" it has good music on it, but rock fans hate songs like "one year of love" and Don't lose your head" I personally think freddie and john should have done their own thing, since they were closer musically at that stage of their career, and brian and roger were also drifting apart. I personally love all queen albums, but I'm talking about their musical legacy from the general rock public. People look at those albums and say 'queen are no zep' based on those eighties albums.[/QUOTE]
well, i'm a rocker personally, but i like when the song is good, no matter if it's pop, rock, or some other style. and Queen songs were not good, they were AWESOME. so i don't have problems with albums from 80-s. in fact, i like them more then ones from 70-s. it's not so necessarily for song to be in rock, or hard rock genre for me. if the song is good, i don't have any problems with it...the melody is most important thing...
[b]Mr. Barcelona wrote: [/b]
did queen hurt their legacy by releasing albums past 1980?...lets face it, albums like hot space and the works arn't exactly rock masterpieces. Look at "a kind of magic" it has good music on it, but rock fans hate songs like "one year of love" and Don't lose your head" I personally think freddie and john should have done their own thing, since they were closer musically at that stage of their career, and brian and roger were also drifting apart. I personally love all queen albums, but I'm talking about their musical legacy from the general rock public. People look at those albums and say 'queen are no zep' based on those eighties albums.[/QUOTE]
well, i'm a rocker personally, but i like when the song is good, no matter if it's pop, rock, or some other style. and Queen songs were not good, they were AWESOME. so i don't have problems with albums from 80-s. in fact, i like them more then ones from 70-s. it's not so necessarily for song to be in rock, or hard rock genre for me. if the song is good, i don't have any problems with it...the melody is most important thing...
For me the best albums are SHA and ANATO. I also like the 80s albums and think that Queen by no means hurt their legacy, they developed and transformed a bit, which is very good, cause when a band doesn`t change it becomes either outdated or monotonously dull, all the same all the time...I am sure that if they stayed together now they would be somewhat different too. Maybe like Cosmos Rocks.
i don't think they hurt their legacy at all. all bands release crappy albums don't they?
i've always considered a kind of magic and the works to be decent albums. passing the open windows has always impressed me, as has machines. don't quite understand why they're not queen classics.
plus the track a kind of magic is fantastic, i love the guitar on the extended mix. i was living in england when it came out, when i heard it i thought wow, they've come 'good' again.
btw i love don't lose your head. took me a while, but its like drowse, it grew on me.
of course both those albums had some very shitty songs too. don't try so hard is one of their most embarrassing tunes imo.
i've always considered a kind of magic and the works to be decent albums. passing the open windows has always impressed me, as has machines. don't quite understand why they're not queen classics.
plus the track a kind of magic is fantastic, i love the guitar on the extended mix. i was living in england when it came out, when i heard it i thought wow, they've come 'good' again.
btw i love don't lose your head. took me a while, but its like drowse, it grew on me.
of course both those albums had some very shitty songs too. don't try so hard is one of their most embarrassing tunes imo.