VA - The Many Faces Of Queen (3 CD, 2018) [FLAC]

 

Few bands embodied the pure excess of the '70s like Queen. Embracing the exaggerated pomp of progressive rock and heavy metal, as well as vaudevillian music hall, the British quartet delved deeply into camp and bombast, creating a huge, mock-operatic sound with layered guitars and overdubbed vocals. Queen's music was a bizarre yet highly accessible fusion of the macho and the fey. For years, their albums boasted the motto "no synthesizers were used on this record," signaling their allegiance with the legions of post-Led Zeppelin hard rock bands. 

 In The Many Faces of Queen we will delve into the inner world of the legendary British foursome including their early recordings, collaborations and their fantastic repertoire. With remastered sound and fantastic artwork, The Many Faces Of Queen is an essential addition to your rock music collection. Disc One features early recordings by members of Queen including tracks by Smile, Larry Lurex (AKA Freddie Mercury), Eddie Howell featuring Brian May & Freddie Mercury and more. Disc Two features the songs of Queen as interpreted by rockers like Lemmy, Yngwie Malmsteen, Bob Kulick, Robin McAuley and many others. Disc Three includes symphonic interpretations of Queen classics like "Under Pressure," Love Of My Life," "We Are The Champions," and, of course, "Bohemian Rhapsody."

CD 1 - The Many Faces Of Queen

 
1. Going Back - Larry Lurex
2. Mad The Swine - Queen
3. The Man From Manhattan - Brian May, Eddie Howell, Freddie Mercury
4. Nobody Knew (Black White House) - Brian May, Carmine Appice
5. I Can Hear Music - Larry Lurex
6. Step On Me - Smile
7. April Lady - Smile
8. Doin' All Right - Smile
9. Earth - Smile
10. Polar Bear - Smile
11. The Man From Manhattan (Back Again) - Brian May, Eddie Howell, Freddie Mercury
12. Blag - Smile

CD 2 - The Songs

 
1. I Want It All - Bob Kulick, Ricky Phillips, Robin McAuley
2. Sheer Heart Attack - Carmine Appice, Marty Friedman, Tony Franklin
3. Another One Bites The Dust - Rudy Sarzo, Tommy Aldridge
4. Save Me - Bob Kulick, Bruce Kulick, Eric Singer, Ricky Phillips
5. We Will Rock You - Bob Kulick, Nick Dio, Paul Shortino
6. We Are The Champions - Bob Kulick, Carmine Appice, Michael Sherwood, Robby Krieger
7. Tie Your Mother Down - Bob Kulick, Lemmy, Rudy Sarzo, Tommy Aldridge
8. Get Down Make Love - Carmine Appice, Glenn Hughes, Jake E. Lee, Tony Franklin
9. Keep Yourself Alive - Rudy Sarzo, Tommy Aldridge, Yngwie Malmsteen
10. One Vision - Bob Kulick, James LaBrie, Ricky Phillips
11. It's Late - Jason Ian, John Bush, Scott Ian, Zachary Throne

CD 3 - The Queen Symphony: A Night At The Orchestra

 
1. We Will Rock You
2. Flash
3. Love Of My Life
4. Under Pressure
5. Don't Stop Me Now
6. Killer Queen
7. Play The Game
8. Love Of My Life (For Piano & Concerto)
9. Bohemian Rhapsody
10. We Are The Champions