Queen – A Night At The Opera

Album Info

Artist: Queen

Title: A Night At The Opera

Year: 1975

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Tracklist

  • 1. Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To...) - Remastered 2011 (3:43)
  • 2. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon - Remastered 2011 (1:07)
  • 3. I'm In Love With My Car - Remastered 2011 (3:04)
  • 4. You're My Best Friend - Remastered 2011 (2:50)
  • 5. '39 - Remastered 2011 (3:30)
  • 6. Sweet Lady - Remastered 2011 (4:02)
  • 7. Seaside Rendezvous - Remastered 2011 (2:14)
  • 8. The Prophet's Song - Remastered 2011 (8:20)
  • 9. Love Of My Life - Remastered 2011 (3:37)
  • 10. Good Company - Remastered 2011 (3:23)
  • 11. Bohemian Rhapsody - Remastered 2011 (5:54)
  • 12. God Save The Queen - Remastered 2011 (1:15)
  • 1. Keep Yourself Alive - Long Lost Retake / June 1975 / Remastered 2011 (4:03)
  • 2. Bohemian Rhapsody - Operatic Section / 2011 A Cappella Mix (1:03)
  • 3. You’re My Best Friend - Backing Track Mix (2:57)
  • 4. I’m In Love With My Car - Guitar & Vocal Mix / 2011 (3:18)
  • 5. '39 - Live At Earl’s Court, London / June 1977 (3:46)
  • 6. Love Of My Life - Live In Argentina / June 1979 (3:43)

Review

Queen’s fourth studio juggernaut, “A Night at the Opera,” dropped in 1975 and set the rock landscape ablaze with its daring fusion of genres. This album isn’t bound by any one sound; you'll find a wild mix from operatic grandeur to the thunderous pulse of heavy metal, flanked by tender ballads and whimsical sea shanties. Recorded over four intense months across various studios, the record pushed technical boundaries with intricate multitrack recording and an arsenal of instruments ranging from double bass to ukulele.

“Bohemian Rhapsody” is the undeniable crown jewel of this masterpiece, defying conventional song structures and lengths with its mind-bending composition, taking listeners on an unforgettable journey. Critics worldwide couldn’t stop raving, applauding the album's audacious experimentation and Queen's relentless drive to expand the horizons of rock music. Hailed as one of the greatest albums ever, it snagged a prestigious spot at number 128 on “Rolling Stone’s” list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" in 2020, and earned a well-deserved induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018. “A Night at the Opera” isn’t just an album; it's a bold statement of Queen’s unrivaled artistry and showmanship. - Jett