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THE MIRACLE was a comeback album of sorts for Queen, who had just come off a three-year break prior to its release. Instead of experimenting with different musical styles (as on 1982's dance-heavy HOT SPACE), Queen wisely stuck to its hard-rock roots for the most part, making THE MIRACLE one of the band's most successful U.S. releases of the '80s--both artistically and commercially. With rumors swirling of an impending breakup due to personal problems within the band, many fans breathed a sigh of relief when THE MIRACLE finally appeared in 1989.
THE MIRACLE turned out to be Queen's most consistent album since 1984's THE WORKS. Never before had Queen's lyrics been so obviously biographical as on THE MIRACLE. Four tracks in particular, "Party," "Khashoggi's Ship," "Scandal," and "Was It All Worth It," all examine the ups and downs of being a rock & roll celebrity. The band turns poetic and poignant on the superb title track, rocks furiously on the single "I Want It All," and offers interesting slabs of both dance ("The Invisible Man") and expertly crafted pop ("Breakthru").
All songs written by Queen.
Recorded at Olympic Studios, Town House Studios, London, England and Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland.
Queen: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Taylor.
Q - 4 Stars - Excellent Miracle Music Review Average Rating: (3.4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Another Miracle
Another amazing album. With 4 of their greatest hits. "The Miracle," "I Want It All," "The Invisible Man," and "Breakthru." This album also includes a very interesting, lets say "rare," track. "Chinese Torture," and it's an insrtumental!!! Queens one and only instrumantal. No vocals what so ever. This is a must have for any fan of anyone.
Submitted by samsamatassi (Missouri City, TX, USA) 
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A Miracle...
It was just a miracle this album was even made. Obviously Queen since The Game never put out a Excellent album BUT never a BAD one at that. Always containing a few good songs on each album. Anyway, I think Queen are a positive band and in a now negative world it is refreshing to listen to Queen albums to keep you happy basically. This band was Elaborate and why not? I dig it. From a night at the opera to the game all those albums are classic but if you like those then you'd like the rest. The one thing i have is it seems their is no really true great version of albums made yet in my opinion. I think Hollywood Records adding some who care bonus tracks stink for the early albums but the later day album bonus track are way better so it evens out i guess. I just wih on the early albums more hard to find bonus tracks were added like "Soul Brother" should of been on Hot Space etc...
Submitted by queenie (Queens, USA)
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In an age where most albums run a coarse of monotany, queen shows again the ability to grow and explore several genres on one record. regardless of your feeling for the band you simply must respect an act that effortlessy displays dynamic range through the coarse of an album. with queen you get it all!
Submitted by billy k (cincinnati ohio)
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Queen never will be bad
Queen never will be bad, but this isn't a great album. All their past records are better than The Miracle, and The Invisible Man was the all time worst single of the band; it makes me laugh!!!
If you want to buy a Queen's pop album, choose Hot Space or The Game.
Submitted by pablo montolivo (buenos aires, argentina)
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i don't understand what people saw in the music of queen outside of a few songs mainly from innuendo, after a day at the races. the first 4 queen albums say it all, their is such depth and excellence. they can be compared with any music in rock history. i wouldn't say that for there post opera albums. most of those songs are watered down. how can you compare the later work to greatness like prophet song, brighton rock, lap of the gods, and the whole first album. that album kicks.
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