[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]louvox wrote: [/QUOTENAME]This an easy one to answer.
From 1973 to 1980 they were fantastic
From 1981 to 1991 the were crap
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Personally, I don't consider 'Innuendo' as crap:)
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To me, Queen has always been a healthy mix of many genres - from regae to pop, from rock-a-billy (Crazy Little Thing Called Love) to the absolute majestic rock and roll found on the Innuendo album. Certainly Hot Space falls out of the general Queen criteria, all together. I would most certainly place this album in the pop category.
Queen is, in fact, rock AND pop, among other musical styles. As a side note (and this is in no way attempting to turn this thread into a Q+PR war) I think that Paul Rodgers blends so well with Brian and Roger because Queen has always had a wide range of musical tastes. Paul adds a little blues to the band, which is certainly nothing new to Queen - they've ventured there in the past and are clearly geared up to do it again.
Queen is, in fact, rock AND pop, among other musical styles. As a side note (and this is in no way attempting to turn this thread into a Q+PR war) I think that Paul Rodgers blends so well with Brian and Roger because Queen has always had a wide range of musical tastes. Paul adds a little blues to the band, which is certainly nothing new to Queen - they've ventured there in the past and are clearly geared up to do it again.
^I agree with him...beautifully written.
Thank you very much, Metal Head. I enjoyed your original post - and the fact that Lester put you in your place. I love threads like this.
^Your welcome and thanks...
Put me in my place? This is a Queen community, he simply stated his opinion and he was able to convince me. I'm actually thankful for his advice...it was quite refreshing.
Put me in my place? This is a Queen community, he simply stated his opinion and he was able to convince me. I'm actually thankful for his advice...it was quite refreshing.
I certainly didn't mean that coy or hateful - I promise. I do enjoy these threads where everyone's objective.
So do I, this is what Queenzone is meant for.
Queen is a rock band...Just listen to the live concerts and you know why...
A lot of rockbands made ballads and 'pop'-songs but of course they remain a true rockband...
Just like the bee gees for example will always be a popband, even if they would make 5 rockalbums, Queen will always be a Rock band.
A lot of rockbands made ballads and 'pop'-songs but of course they remain a true rockband...
Just like the bee gees for example will always be a popband, even if they would make 5 rockalbums, Queen will always be a Rock band.
Rock or Pop?...what do you mean?...this is QUEEN...this is beyond rocok or pop!
It was pointed out to me that "Innuendo" is not crap. I agree it is not. Their best effort since "The game", but between that and Innuendo there was plenty of crappy albums.
Queen is a combination of all different music genres, which is why they're such a great band.
Queen played songs in many genres, and nailed everyone of them.
Like "The Millionaire Waltz" and "Cool Cat".
Waltz and disco have never been better!
Like "The Millionaire Waltz" and "Cool Cat".
Waltz and disco have never been better!
One can argue about Queens studio albums, but having seen Queen+ P.R. in concert and listening to their concert albums, when they perform live they are without a doubt a rock and roll band.
I agree with Danny, Queen when live really were a rock band. Hell, they're one of the greatest if not the greatest live band in the world. Stadium rock! I just love it!
Rock or Pop
I think in the early days they were very much just rock and very heavy rock. Towards the 80's they gravitated towards the pop sound with all the synths and simpler compostitions. And especially in the 90's they lost a lot of their rock bombast.
I think in the early days they were very much just rock and very heavy rock. Towards the 80's they gravitated towards the pop sound with all the synths and simpler compostitions. And especially in the 90's they lost a lot of their rock bombast.