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INNUENDO would turn out to be Queen's swan song, as it was the last album released during vocalist Freddie Mercury's lifetime--he passed away several months after the album's release. Expanding on the successful back-to-basics sound of 1989's THE MIRACLE, INNUENDO was another solid outing. And like it's predecessor, it contains several tracks with lyrics that are clearly autobiographical for the band and especially Mercury, particularly "These Are the Days of Our Lives" and "The Show Must Go On," which deal with the topic of mortality.
Not all of INNUENDO deals with serious topics, however--"I'm Going Slightly Mad" and "Delilah" both contain humorous lyrics and were designed to be taken lightheartedly. The epic title track, which opens the album, is an instant Queen classic on first listen, built similarly in structure to past Queen classics "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Somebody to Love." A pair of wonderful hard rockers, "The Hitman" and "Headlong" can be found on INNUENDO, as can a couple of lush ballads--"Don't Try So Hard" and "Bijou." Looking back, Queen went out on a definite high note with INNUENDO.
Recorded at Metropolis Studios, London, England and Mountain Studios, Montreaux, Switzerland.
Personnel: Brian May (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Freddie Mercury (vocals, keyboards); Steve Howe (guitar); Mike Moran (Spanish guitar, keyboards); David Richards (programming).
Queen: Freddie Mercury (vocals, keyboards); Brian May (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Roger Taylor (vocals, keyboards, drums, percussion); John Deacon (bass, keyboards).
Q (8/02, p.148) - Excellent - "...It is one of Queen's oddest, most poignant albums..."
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A regal farewell I confess to being a huge Queen fan. Even if I wasn't, I would be hard pressed to say anything bad about this album. Freddie's voice was never purer than on this album. His band mates help put out one of the best swan song albums rock and roll will ever see. Listening to the way he spat out the staccato lyrics of The Hitman still makes me marvel at his vocal prowess. His like will never be seen again. Submitted by John (Dartmouth, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Magnificent All of Queens and Freddie Mercury's albums are fantastic classics. This was a grand finale for the greatest rock group of all time. It is great from beginning to end, and is topped off by the amazing "The Show Must Go On". I think that some reviewers did not notice the star rating at the top, because they loved the album but rated it the default 3 stars. Oh well, a great album that you have to hear to believe. Submitted by akanawha (Charleston WV USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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Freddie's Final Album Innuendo was the last album Freddie released before his death. He was terribley ill with aids while working on this album. The album does not show a sign of weakness from Freddie. Rather than sound weak, Freddie's voice florishes with amazing power and beauty. He worked his hardest fighting aids and writing this album. Not only does this album have a huge meaning, but the music is absolutely gorgeous. This is an album where you can truely compare Freddie's vocals with angels. Submitted by samsamatassi (Houston, TX, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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