What do you think about these reviews about Queen and their albums?
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I guess he must have a few good points (two or three points, I don't agree with everything).
However, I think he's pushing it too far. Saying that Queen fans have no knowledge or bad knowledge of rock'n'roll: as if Queen was one of the worst band ever. He's entitled to his opinion and so are we. Art and music are subjective, therefore, you cannot make any hierarchy. Depending on one's story and tastes, an artist / a band my sound more appealing than another one.
So instead of saying Queen is not a very good band, he should say he doesn't like it and not offend anyone (it's always more disppointing for a fan to hear "your band is crap" than "I just don't like it")
Anyway, as I said, he has the right to have his own opinion on Queen and has the right to write it as much as we Queen-fans.
So please people, don't jump at his throat.
However, I think he's pushing it too far. Saying that Queen fans have no knowledge or bad knowledge of rock'n'roll: as if Queen was one of the worst band ever. He's entitled to his opinion and so are we. Art and music are subjective, therefore, you cannot make any hierarchy. Depending on one's story and tastes, an artist / a band my sound more appealing than another one.
So instead of saying Queen is not a very good band, he should say he doesn't like it and not offend anyone (it's always more disppointing for a fan to hear "your band is crap" than "I just don't like it")
Anyway, as I said, he has the right to have his own opinion on Queen and has the right to write it as much as we Queen-fans.
So please people, don't jump at his throat.
I decided to limit myself to reading the review for "Hot Space". He calls Freddie (not a direct quote) "a Michael Jackson imitator". What he conveniently omits is that "Hot Space" predates "Thriller" by a good six months! A subjective review if I ever read one and rather boring. Ignore.
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I don't think he has listed enough to the albums at all to give us a review.
He think's "Bicycle Race" is the best song on Jazz, and he called "Lily of the Valley" a filler - and that says a lot..
I read from Queen (1) to Jazz, but I thought most of it was rubbish, so I wasted no more time on it. I got angry : )
He think's "Bicycle Race" is the best song on Jazz, and he called "Lily of the Valley" a filler - and that says a lot..
I read from Queen (1) to Jazz, but I thought most of it was rubbish, so I wasted no more time on it. I got angry : )
Yes, but this makes an interesting point:
"Regardless of how I feel towards the actual songs, Hot Space demands extra respect from me. Where so many Seventies' bands never really managed to survive the New Decade Crisis, falling apart either directly or metaphorically, Queen do indeed effectuate the transition. Meaning that Hot Space is, like, listenable. They managed to salvage some of their stronger aspects and yield to the new trends without becoming offensively boring. "
How true. Can you think of any other 70s rock bands that did it successfully?
"Regardless of how I feel towards the actual songs, Hot Space demands extra respect from me. Where so many Seventies' bands never really managed to survive the New Decade Crisis, falling apart either directly or metaphorically, Queen do indeed effectuate the transition. Meaning that Hot Space is, like, listenable. They managed to salvage some of their stronger aspects and yield to the new trends without becoming offensively boring. "
How true. Can you think of any other 70s rock bands that did it successfully?
genesis
van halen
rush
all had significant 80s success - genesis and VH were commercially bigger during the 80s
van halen
rush
all had significant 80s success - genesis and VH were commercially bigger during the 80s
an idiot
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]LT_United wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Sh*t magazine's "Roling Stone" inspired jerk or what???[/QUOTE]Can we change that to 'insipid' jerk?
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=green>Bren<font color=orange>ski wrote: [/QUOTENAME]genesis
van halen
rush
all had significant 80s success - genesis and VH were commercially bigger during the 80s[/QUOTE]
Duke, Abacab, Genesis - Yeah, you're right there.
Diver Down, 1984, 5150? Don't see any dance/synth type songs there.
Signals, Grace, Power Windows? Don't see any there... Or do you mean that "great" rap part in Roll The Bones?
What I mean is, Yeah Genesis is greatness. But Van Halen and Rush are so 1 dimensional in comparison.
van halen
rush
all had significant 80s success - genesis and VH were commercially bigger during the 80s[/QUOTE]
Duke, Abacab, Genesis - Yeah, you're right there.
Diver Down, 1984, 5150? Don't see any dance/synth type songs there.
Signals, Grace, Power Windows? Don't see any there... Or do you mean that "great" rap part in Roll The Bones?
What I mean is, Yeah Genesis is greatness. But Van Halen and Rush are so 1 dimensional in comparison.
The album '1984' opened with a keyboard instrumental, which had to be shocking to Van Halen fans. First cut after that was 'Jump', which was virtually 100% synths save the solo. Next single was 'I'll wait', which was again synth based. After Roth left the band, the first single was the keyboard heavy 'Why can't this be love', followed by the piano ballad 'Love walks in.' Those songs represent a significant sea change in the VH stylistic direction, whether they are danceable or not. rush also changed immensely from their first albums, and like Queen, a very expirimental band.
It’s understandable defending something you enjoy and are passionate about. Although I don’t agree with everything in his reviews, he makes some good and bad points. I agree with his general review of “Hot Space”. Side one of that record is a complete joke. Basically it’s a bunch of disco/funk tunes recorded with no imagination, soul or heart.
Keyboards (and guys in suits) killed Van Halen, not Dave or Sammy.
Like Journey, it took a little while, but I would hardly call Van Halen a shred of what they were 20 years ago. Same with Rush. Not the same with Genesis.
Here's what happens. The guys stop buying the albums as much, but all the girls make up the difference. Of course, the girls aren't going to become the followers the guys were, so they're out after a couple of years and it falls to pieces. Maybe two albums and that's it. The decline happens.
Things like Raised On Radio, Balance & VHIII, Roll The Bones, Counterparts, etc.
The only time things dipped for Genesis, when there was only two left, and it didn't even resemble Genesis. No one bought Congo.
Like Journey, it took a little while, but I would hardly call Van Halen a shred of what they were 20 years ago. Same with Rush. Not the same with Genesis.
Here's what happens. The guys stop buying the albums as much, but all the girls make up the difference. Of course, the girls aren't going to become the followers the guys were, so they're out after a couple of years and it falls to pieces. Maybe two albums and that's it. The decline happens.
Things like Raised On Radio, Balance & VHIII, Roll The Bones, Counterparts, etc.
The only time things dipped for Genesis, when there was only two left, and it didn't even resemble Genesis. No one bought Congo.
"Oh, hang on. Turns out it's just our old friend, Freddie Maddie, trading in opera and music hall for a couple square meters of dancefloor."
HAHAHAHAHA. xD
HAHAHAHAHA. xD
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Here's what happens. The guys stop buying the albums as much, but all the girls make up the difference. Of course, the girls aren't going to become the followers the guys were, so they're out after a couple of years and it falls to pieces. Maybe two albums and that's it. The decline happens.
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i'm sorry, i find that quite insulting, kind of implying that girls aren't the music lovers that boys are...
i'm sure i love music every bit as much as you do thankyou very much
Here's what happens. The guys stop buying the albums as much, but all the girls make up the difference. Of course, the girls aren't going to become the followers the guys were, so they're out after a couple of years and it falls to pieces. Maybe two albums and that's it. The decline happens.
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i'm sorry, i find that quite insulting, kind of implying that girls aren't the music lovers that boys are...
i'm sure i love music every bit as much as you do thankyou very much
it's too green.