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In 1978, all eyes were on Queen as they released the follow-up to their monster global hit NEWS OF THE WORLD. Predictably, JAZZ didn't achieve the massive commercial success of it's predecessor, but in aesthetic terms, it's a solid statement, and a marked progression of the band's musical vision. Though the band was already well into their "eclectic" mode by this time, the stylistic ventures the band takes on this album bring them even further afield from the heavy rock they're best known for.
Freddie Mercury kicks things off with "Mustapha," a nod to his Middle Eastern origins. Queen exhibits a ribald sense of humour on "Fat Bottomed Girls." Mercury indulges his Broadway tendencies to the hilt on "IF You Can't Beat Them" and "Don't Stop Me Now," which sound like they could have come from some obscure '50s musical. The jazzy "Dreamer's Ball" and the mellow, romantic "In Only Seven Days" provide welcome contrast. Amid all this eclecticism, though, the standout tracks are the propulsive rockers "Let Me Entertain You" (whose promise they fulfill) and "Dead on Time."
Recorded in Montreux, Switzerland and Nice, France between July and October, 1978.
Queen: Freddie Mercury (vocals, piano); Brian May (guitar, background vocals); John Deacon (bass); Roger Taylor (drums, background vocals).
Which CD - Performance 7 / Sound 9
Q (Magazine) (p.119) - "JAZZ has aged surprisingly well....[With] a pair of genuinely great songs in the shape of 'Don't Stop Me Now' and 'Jealousy,' both with Mercury in grandstanding form..." Jazz Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Bicycle
Bicycle Race is the coolest song ever! Queen rules
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 I USE TO OWN THIS ALBUM BY QUEEN LONG AGO...!
When I owned it on cassette tape not no more which you don't see now. Jazz the 1978 album now on CD by Freddie Mercury & Queen had two of my favorite songs on here and they are "Fat Bottomed Girls" and "Bicycle Race". Which those two can be found on 1992's Greatest hits CD collection. Reason why I'm giving this CD album 3 stars because it was a good record but not their best at all. It used to be the best record album ever that I use to listen too and like but not anymore right here.
Submitted by CDJay (Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada)
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 The Variety...
What we all want to know is what their darn genre truely is!! The variety they have is amazing. Anthing anyone could ask for is in this album. From outrageous songs like "Mustapha" to operatic and meaningful beauties such as "Jealousy" to jolting songs like "Don't Stop me Now." A must have for anyone that has a taste in music.
Submitted by samsamatassi (Missouri City, TX, USA)
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Can't Get Enough of That Jazz
Simply put, this album is one of Queen's finest works, with a little bit of nearly everything; a must-have for any Queen fan, whether they like the beat, like the rhythm, like the assortment of songs, or like to find a version of "Fat Bottomed Girls" that ISN'T edited as it is on Greatest Hits I & II.
Bottom line: if you're a huge Queen fan, get this album!
Submitted by Xtreme2Cool03 (Highland Park, IL, USA)
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Great, although lacking a sense of direction. There are ballads("Jealousy, "In Only Seven Days") , hard rock ("Let Me Entertain You," "Fat Bottomed Girls," "Dead On Time") and even a hint of punk ("More Of That Jazz"). The disco flavored "Fun It" could be a precursor to "Another One Bites The Dust," on their 1980 album, "The Game." "Jazz" can be highly praised for individual songs but the album as a whole is inconsistant.
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Purchase Jazz CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Queen Day At The Races CD (1976)
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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 ...
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SHEER HEART ATTACK is widely considered Queen's best pre-"Bohemian Rhapsody" album. Containing their first global hit single, "Killer Queen," it certainly qualifies as one of Queen's best all-time releases. Just prior to the recording of the album, Queen was making very important inroads in America by opening a US tour for Mott the Hoople, but had to cut it short when guitarist Brian May became seriously ill. Instead of moping, the band immediately began writing and recording SHEER HEART ATTACK while May recovered. Upon its release, fans were pleasantly surprised to witness Queen's growth--although there were still plenty of hard rock numbers, other musical styles were tried and perfected, while the energy of their live show shined through in many of their new songs.
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| | Queen News Of The World CD (1977)
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Freddie Mercury indulges his cabaret fantasies with the supper club cha-cha of the Spanish guitar-laced "Who Needs You." Brian May sings the mournful, folkish piano ballad "All Dead, All Dead." Things get downright Cole Porter-ish on the jazzy torch song "My Melancholy Blues." Once again, Queen prove themselves to be capable of much more than the arena rock many take to be their stock in trade.
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