Queen – News Of The World

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Artist: Queen

Title: News Of The World

Year: 1977

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Tracklist

  • 1. We Will Rock You - Remastered 2011 (2:02)
  • 2. We Are The Champions - Remastered 2011 (2:59)
  • 3. Sheer Heart Attack - Remastered 2011 (3:27)
  • 4. All Dead, All Dead - Remastered 2011 (3:09)
  • 5. Spread Your Wings - Remastered 2011 (4:34)
  • 6. Fight From The Inside - Remastered 2011 (3:01)
  • 7. Get Down, Make Love - Remastered 2011 (3:50)
  • 8. Sleeping On The Sidewalk - Remastered 2011 (3:06)
  • 9. Who Needs You - Remastered 2011 (3:06)
  • 10. It's Late - Remastered 2011 (6:26)
  • 11. My Melancholy Blues - Remastered 2011 (3:31)
  • 1. Feelings, Feelings - Take 10 / July 1977 (1:54)
  • 2. Spread Your Wings - Live BBC Session / October 1977 (5:25)
  • 3. My Melancholy Blues - Live BBC Session / October 1977 (3:12)
  • 4. Sheer Heart Attack - Live In Paris / February 1979 (3:34)
  • 5. We Will Rock You - Live In Tokyo / November 1982 (2:54)

Review

"News of the World" by Queen is a dynamic pivot in their musical journey, shedding some of their earlier symphonic rock layers for a grittier hard rock edge that seemed to nod to the punk rock scene exploding around them. Released in 1977, this album is nothing short of a showcase of the incredible versatility that defines Queen. It features tracks like Brian May's arena-shaking "We Will Rock You" and the poignant "All Dead, All Dead," alongside John Deacon’s melodic "Spread Your Wings." Roger Taylor fuels the album with his high-octane tracks "Sheer Heart Attack" and "Fight from the Inside," adding a raw, punchy vibe, while Freddie Mercury brings a touch of funk with "Get Down, Make Love," blending seamlessly into the band's evolving sound.

More than just a collection of songs, "News of the World" contains some of the most anthemic and culturally significant tracks in rock history, notably "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions." Despite initial hesitations from May about their potential success, these songs have immortalized Queen as champions of the music world, thanks to Mercury's foresight. The album wasn’t just a commercial hit, charting globally, but it also marked Queen's undying charm to adapt, innovate, and lead in the music scene. Over the decades, despite mixed initial reviews, this album has come to be revered as one of Queen's most defining projects, proof of their enduring appeal and revolutionary spirit in music. It's clear that "News of the World" is an extraordinary testament to Queen's artistic depth and their unyielding relevance in the ever-changing world of rock. - Courtney

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