For today, I'm going to be reviewing an album, well, because I feel like it. I'm going to choose a random album, out of my personal collection of over 1500 albums, by shuffling the songs, the song that is chosen, that album, I'll be reviewing.
A Night At The Opera - Queen - 1975
1. Death on Two Legs
2. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon
3. I'm in Love With My Car
4. You're My Best Friend
5. '39
6. Sweet Lady
7. Seaside Rendezvous
8. The Prophet's Song
9. Love Of My Life
10. Good Company
11. Bohemian Rhapsody
12. God Save The Queen
Background?
This is a pretty popular band, that almost everyone knows. They've done many popular songs, such as You're My Best Friend, Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dust, Don't Stop Me Now, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, Under Pressure, and many other great songs. The band is made up of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. They have quite a number of albums, and most of them are very good. They were voted as one of the best live rock groups ever, and you can't see them perform any more, because of Freddie Mercury's death, but you can pick up a DVD of the concert, and it's great.
Album?
Released in 1975, it topped out at number 4, but stayed on for 9 weeks. It earned Triple Platinum status, and has sold over 3 million worldwide. There are 2 singles on this album, both of which you probably know. You're My Best Friend, and Bohemian Rhapsody. The latter, is probably one of the most famous songs of all time, because everyone knows it, recognizes it, and can sing at least one line of the song. It's great when I'm with some friends sometimes, and I just burst out "Is this the real life?", and friends reply with "Or is it just fantasy?". Great stuff.
Special?
This album in particular has a couple hits on it, and when released was given the title as the most expensive album to be released at the time. This is due to all of the echo effects and precision engineering. When you listen to this album, it sounds very modern, you can hear Freddie Mercuries voice coming out of 5 speakers at once, if you have the right sound system, and it's amazing to listen to. Considering this came out of the 70's, for it's time it was amazing.
Sound?
I personally really like this album, and I think this is the greatest album they have. I absolutely love the drumming, and his sound bouncing off the walls in every direction. It sounds great, because the same tone isn't the same on every instrument for every track, which is usually the case in most albums. The beats are really good, and you can definitely bob your head to this music.
Personal?
I carry this album with me wherever I go, because it's great. This album really put a great impression on me, and it's great to have, especially if you want to just hum or sing along to some great songs. This is definitely on my favorite albums list, because it sounds and feels great.
Score?
I'd have to give this album, an 9 out of 10. I highly recommend listening to this whole album.
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