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The Works [ Vinyl / 12" Album ]

The Works

SKU: V67144 Barcode: 0602547202789
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

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  • Released Date: 25 Sep 2015

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Queen's The Works is a cacophony of contradictions that somehow manage to harmonize perfectly. With their trademark theatricality, Freddie Mercury's powerhouse vocals, Brian May's blistering guitar solos, John Deacon's solid basslines, and Roger Taylor's thunderous drumming, this album is a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. The opening track, "Radio Ga Ga," is a bombastic anthem that demands to be heard. With its infectious hook and catchy melody, it's impossible not to tap your feet along with the chorus. "I Want to Break Free" showcases Mercury's versatile vocals, while "It's a Hard Life" is a dramatic ballad that showcases the band's emotional depth. Throughout the album, Queen experiments with different styles and genres, from the rockabilly-influenced "Man on the Prowl" to the disco-infused "Machines (Or 'Back to Humans')." Each track is a mini masterpiece in its own right, with no two songs sounding alike. The production on The Works is top-notch, with every instrument shining through clearly in the mix. The band's chemistry is palpable, and it's clear that they were firing on all cylinders during the recording of this album. In conclusion, The Works is a testament to Queen's enduring talent and creativity. It's a wild ride from start to finish, filled with unexpected twists and turns that will keep you coming back for more. Queen may have been around for decades, but they show no signs of slowing down. Long live the champions.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Radio Gaga
2. Tear It Up (Original Mix)
3. It's a Hard Life
4. Man On the Prowl
5. Machines (Or 'Back to Humans')
6. I Want to Break Free
7. Keep Passing the Open Windows
8. Hammer to Fall
9. Is This the World We Created..?

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