Category Archives: Queen

Never Let Me Down (1987)

Posted on February 19, 2024 by the press music reviews

After the commercial success of his previous two dance-oriented albums, Bowie crafted a more arena-friendly guitar rock album to form the basis of the overwrought Glass Spider world tour. TRACKS  1. Day-In Day-Out:  “She was born in a handbag…”, Bowie … Continue reading →

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David Bowie, 1981

Posted on August 23, 2022 by the press music reviews

1981: Bowie’s “gap year”. Things were seemingly coming to an end, or were they? On the face of it, 1981 was the quietest year of Bowie’s career so far. Having spent the last ten years redefining the rock landscape, there … Continue reading →

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Queen – News of the World (1977)

Posted on April 7, 2022 by the press music reviews

The terrifying cover art for Queen’s sixth album, 1977’s News of the World, is an adaptation of a painting by science fiction illustrator Frank Kelly Freas. Originally designed for an October 1953 issue of the comic book “Astounding”, it features … Continue reading →

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Queen – Deep Cuts Pt.1

Posted on December 13, 2021 by the press music reviews

This 12-track selection of Queen deep cuts showcases Freddie Mercury’s incomparable voice and Brian May’s insane talents as a lead guitarist to full effect during its first decade which saw the band forge a career that was as varied and … Continue reading →

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RIP Mick Rock

Posted on November 19, 2021 by the press music reviews

Mick Rock, who captured iconic images of artists including David Bowie, Lou Reed, Queen, Iggy Pop and more, has died, aged 72. A photographic poet and The Man Who Shot The 70s he created some of the most magnificent photographs … Continue reading →

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#3: Queen – Hot Space (1982)

Posted on February 20, 2015 by the press music reviews

Queen began life as a progressive heavy rock band releasing two influential self-titled albums (1973’s Queen and 1974’s Queen II; chapter-one in the band’s history), however it wasn’t until the release of their breakthrough hit “Killer Queen” that the band … Continue reading →

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