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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.
Recording information: Montreux, Switzerland (07/1978-10/1978); Nice, France (07/1978-10/1978).
Photographers: Peter Hince; David Finch.
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..." Uncut (magazine) (p.97) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "JAZZ is packed with tremendous uptempo glam metal..."
Bicycle Bicycle Race is the coolest song ever! Queen rules Submitted by a reviewer (Lafayette) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
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) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
ONE OF QUEEN'S BEST ALBUMS 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. Submitted by a reviewer (SAN PEDRO, CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The best Queen's album I think this is the best album of the band.
The sound is poor but true.
The song "Don't stop me now" for me is the best song.
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I USE TO OWN THIS ALBUM BY QUEEN LONG AGO...!
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