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Queen - Greatest Hits
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Price: $7.96
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0720616126528
Label: Hollywood Records
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Hollywood Records
Release Date: 1992-09-15
Studio: Hollywood Records
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:  
Summary: Go for the 'Platinum Collection' or 'Greatest Hits I & II' instead
Comment: Queen are a legendary band. Led by the legendary vocalist Freddie Mercury, the group released some of the finest albums, from their 1973 debut 'Queen' to their final album in 1991, with 'Innuendo,' they gave us nothing but straightforward rock when other bands were giving us disco and mediocre pop rock.
The American version of 'Greatest Hits' is a disappointing. Hollywood Records originally released this as a companion to 'Classic Queen,' released in 1992 to cash in on "Queenmania" which was started through the legendary film 'Wayne's World.'
I do ask, however, why is this necessary? I'm sure many people have asked that over the years. It wasn't great when it was released in the '90s, and it certainly isn't great in 2008.
The music is five stars, don't get me wrong. Everything Queen did, in my opinion, is five stars automatically (except for the Paul Rodgers tracks).
But, I'll be at least the 90th person to say it, how can you have a 'Greatest Hits' album and not include Queen's biggest hit, 'Bohemian Rhapsody'? Yes, I understand that was on 'Classic Queen,' but can't it appear on 'Greatest Hits'?
Also, I notice that 'I Want To Break Free' is here. Yes, that was one of their great '80s triumphs, but why is it on a compilation of songs focusing on songs from the 1973-1980 period? It seems very out-of-place here. 'Bohemian Rhapsody' should be here; 'I Want To Break Free' should be on 'Classic Queen.'
Overall, I suggest 'Greatest Hits I & II.' The U.K. 'Greatest Hits' albums are far superior to the American versions. Thank god Hollywood released those in the States. The songs are great, but skip this in favor of that instead.
Recommended for the easily pleased casual fan.
Customer Rating:
Summary: QUEEN GREATEST HITS
Comment: I BOUGHT THIS CD FOR THE FIRST SONGS. THE REST OF THE ALBUM IS FORGETABLE AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED. THE BICYCLE SONG IS LAME. BUT HEY: THIS IS 80'S MUSIC SO ONE MUST HAVE A LITTLE UNDERSTANDING..
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Summary: Queen Greatest Hits
Comment: Have had this CD for years. Old copy damaged. Just had to have another. Queen's music will be around for a long while.
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Summary: Queen lives on!
Comment: This Queen CD has given me hours of enjoyment from a group that is second to none. There sound is unique and allows them to stand out among the rest. Their music has stayed alive for years even though the highlight of their popularity was in the seventies. Queen will go on indefinitely as timeless music that can be enjoyed and relished for many years to come. I have no regrets with this CD and wouldn't hesitate to buy other albums from this more revered, admired, and talented group. Remember Queen, "You are the Champions!"
Customer Rating:
Summary: The almost nearly perfect collection
Comment: The first 5 tracks are my favorite Queen songs on the planet (nope, not a diehard fan). The rest of the disk is full of great songs too. I just listened to this complete CD last night and realized: even the songs I've never heard before (nope, not a diehard fan) are interesting at best. I don't think you can go wrong with this, even without Bo-Rhap. If you have any self-respect, get this CD, you deserve it. (Unless maybe there's a newer, better, digitally remastered collection that I'm unaware of).
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Editorial Reviews:
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Queen brought a whole new meaning to the phrase over the top. While rock & roll flamboyance stretched back at least as far as Little Richard, Freddie Mercury continued to camp it up, taking little seriously and smirking at the music's growing pretensions while partaking in them no small bit. Many of the band's singles hold up extremely well, such as "Killer Queen" and "You're My Best Friend". The quartet's canny sense of melody and sophisticated vocal harmonies--not to mention Mercury's raised eyebrow--have traveled well through the years. --Rickey Wright
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