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A DAY AT THE RACES appeared almost exactly one year later after 1975's hugely successful A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, proving to be a more-than-deserving follow-up and nearly duplicating its predecessor's success. Queen was now a master of the recording studio, utilizing every piece of technology to its fullest, which helped push such demanding tracks as "Somebody to Love" over the top. But Queen certainly wasn't just about studio tricks; the band had the strong tunes to back up its rich sound.
In addition to aforementioned gospel-tinged hit "Somebody to Love," the album features many other strong tracks--a politically-charged song about the plight of the American Indian ("White Man"), several touching love songs ("Teo Torriate," "You and I," "You Take My Breath Away"), and old-timey tunes ("The Millionaire Waltz"). Freddy Mercury and the boys also include a healthy dose of their trademark Queenly rock on "Tie Your Mother Down" and break out some excellent pop ditties in the form of "Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy" and "Long Away."
Recorded in England between July and November 1976.
Queen: Freddie Mercury (vocals, piano); Brian May (guitar, vocals); John Deacon (bass); Roger Taylor (vocals, percussion).
Queen: Brian May (vocals, guitar); Freddie Mercury (vocals, piano); Roger Taylor (vocals, percussion); John Deacon (bass).
Q (Magazine) (p.118) - "[T]he breadth of its ambition remains ever impressive, as doe tracks such as May's stomping 'Tie Your Mother Down' and Mercury's baroque one-two, 'Somebody To Love' and 'Gold Old-Fashioned Lover Boy.'" Queen Day At The Races Songs Day At The Races Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews I would shop CD Universe again
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Submitted by Dee (Toronto ON) 
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 A lesser Night at the Opera
This CD was better than I remembered,and almost all the songs contained within were quite good; even the two newer re-mixes were done well.
I really liked the liner notes with the lyrics, photos, and song posters from that time.
Submitted by robertlucy (Gainesville,TX.)
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Freddy's vocals were never better!
If you appreciate freddy Mercury's vocal talent, you must own this CD. His voice never sounded any better.
Submitted by ronald.westren (Akron, OH, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No queen really getting together
A DAY AT THE RACES REALLY SHOWS QUEEN COMING INTO THEIR OWN.I ACTUALLY THINK THIS ALBUM IS BETTER THAN A NIGHT AT THE OPERA.THE TIGH YOUR MOTHER DOWN REMIX IS GOOD TO.
Submitted by a reviewer (roxboro,nc,usa)
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Combining elements from classical opera and modern rock, Queen has created a masterpiece of a record. The span of late Freddie Mercury's voice is remarkable.
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