A Night At The Opera

Pretty decent, other than that one song near the end that kept going on forever 8/10

Positive, main character energy - everything you need to put a smile on your face. Meditation effect. I loved it, even though have never listened to their albums in order:)

Nice

6/10 Scaramouche 2-03-2025

Not bad, not my style though

Complete classic with great song 4.7

I mean there are so many iconic songs but as an album I feel like this meanders all over the place. I prefer Queen as a greatest hits band

Didn't know they all sing on here and they are all great. Not as tacky as I thought it was. I like mix of piano rock bits and early metal inspired bits. I still really dislike the opera section of bohemian rhapsody but the rest is amazing. Favourite songs: death on two legs, you're my best friend, '39, the prophet's song, good company, Bohemian rapsody. Overall around 8/10

For as many hits Queen has, there is still a ton of their music I have never listened to. And this album kicks off with a kick to the teeth; Death on Two Legs (Dedicated To...) is just so good. This labum then goes off the rails for the next 40 minutes, switching fenres every other song before landing on Bohemian Rhapsody. The only real dud here is I'm In Love With My Car. And by the time its over and I'm angry that it's here, You're My Best Friend starts, and no one can be angry with that song. Probably my favorite Queen album yet.

Very good but it didn't give me the feeling I need for a 5 star

Would listen again; even a mediocre Queen album gets high marks from me - i could listen to Freddie sing about anything anywhere. Favorites: bohemian rhapsody, death on two legs; you’re my best friend

Better than I thought! Although I still believe it isn't one of the best albums of all time, it is still good. Probably could be a little longer and doesn't help that one song isn't a Queen song in "God Save the Queen". The music is a unique mix of opera, music hall, hard rock, glam and prog, with a little bit of folk too. 4 stars

This was quirky and fun and I absolutely recognized some tracks on here but the rest was pretty obscure. I like a bunch of these even though the lyrics were pretty corny but I think I'll come back to listening to Queen again. 4 star

This album is pretty campy. Lazing On a Sunday Afternoon is like Queen doing one of Paul McCartney's throwback vaudeville songs with over-the-top harmonies and Freddy doing a carnival barker voice (or maybe early radio show voice). And it leads directly into the song that spawned a questionable French movie ~45 years later: I'm In Love With My Car. '39 is a pretty cool, folky tune. Seaside Rendezvous is another tune on here that is quasi ragtime/vaudeville that's been Queened-up. It's pretty damn ridiculous, but I'm a sucker for all the vocal harmonies and all of the harmonized guitar lines. I mean, it's like "Bicyle Race" is a ridiculous and silly and stupid song, but there's so much cool guitar and vocal harmony stuff going on, that it's possible to overlook even the stupid bicycle bell thing before the guitar solo. But I digress. It's not a song I'd listen to often, but really paying attention to what's going on, it's very impressive and cool as hell, but it's all couched in a campy vaudeville/cabaret act. I don't think this is intended as a "concept album", but the collection of songs really runs the gamut of theatricality, and within that context, the few vaudeville/cabaret songs work. Even if all of the songs on here that aren't "Bohemian Rhapsody" absolutely sucked ass (they don't), this album would still get no lower than 3 stars. I can't go 5 stars on it, but as a whole, it's good enough for 4 stars.

8/10 "Teatrale" è la parola che meglio lo definisce al meglio, in linea col titolo Alcune canzoni evitabili (tipo l'ode alla macchina), ma le armonie, i vocalizzi e il mood dell'intero disco valgono la pena Bohemian Rapsody è una delle migliori canzoni di sempre

Like probably a lot of people, I only really know the Queen hits and whilst there are a couple on this album (including their biggest one), I was a bit let down by this. It was fine, Bohemian Rhapsody, You’re My Best Friend and Love of My Life were all great but most of it was just mid.

Brian May's guitar tone is outstanding. I've never been a big Queen fan but I recognize everyone in this band is a musical genius. They have some of the best songs from the 70's. 5 stars all day.

The highs are high, the lows are low, the middling is middling. Weird album, but I guess Queen is a weird band. '39 was a nice surprise, didn't know Queen had that in 'em, or maybe I'm just a dupe. Sounds are all over the place, but some of them are all timers and the production is up to the task of keeping up with the band. Problem is, I don't really care for 70s proggy stuff so there we go.

Queen was never my thing idk

This is such a strange and quirky album, as I guess as a lot of their stuff is. You have all the Queen hallmarks, with the theatrical singing, vocal harmonies and powerful riffs. There's lots of variation and fun to be had. It is maybe a bit TOO quirky at times, but it's made up for with the number of big songs in there. Not least Bohemian Rhapsody, which as we all know, is a MONSTER track.

Um. I can appreciate the musical ability. But I just can’t jam on this

all timer

Good

Has two great songs, all the rest don't really have their normal vibe.

I was in doubt whether to give this album a 4/5 or a 5/5, since there is obviously some weaker tracks on here. The sheer musicality and the memories this brings back, however, push it towards a 5/5 for me.

Honestly never remembered what album Bohemian Rhapsody was on. But what a fun journey seeing what it was written with!

3 classics, some average songs and some fillers..

Fav: You're My Best Friend, Bohemian Rhapsody It's Queen, so I knew it would be good. They are rightfully well-regarded.

Have already got this on CD and spent many happy hours listening to this during various car journeys. I often find that Queen can be hyped up and not sure if all their albums deliver in the same ways as ANATO. For me this certainly lives up to the hype and there a number of bangers on the, obviously BH, but also Death on Two Legs, love of my life and I'm in love with my car (yes, it's the drummer singing and not Freddie. But, what a voice!). I know that the prophet's song is not everybody's 'cup of tea', but I like it for its experimental edginess and, dare I say it, prog rock potential. Maybe this album is the reason that Queen are hyped up, and if so, it definitely deserves 5 stars.

One of the greatest records of all time

Fantastic album, what’s there to really say about Freddie’s vocals? The production is unbelievably crisp. There’s such a varied amount of sounds on this, it’s adorable and I mean that as a compliment. It’s fun and playful. What can be said about Bohemian Rhapsody? The Prophet’s Song is the same in size. Special shout out to ‘39 which might have the distinction of being the ONLY good sci-fi song entirely because it isn’t immediately obvious it is one and it discusses an unbelievably complicated topic like time dilation lol. The only bummer is the amount of fluff. It’s pretty much unbelievable highs and really okay lows

It's got Bohemian Rhapsody and my wedding song.

One of the funniest things today is reading the five star reviews dissing the car song while completely ignoring the mental tosh like Seaside Rendezvous. And praising '39? The car song is fine. It's a bit latter pink Floyd and the lyrics are cringe but I've heard a lot worse. Obviously there's Bohemian Rhapsody and Best Friend here which are great songs, I'm not such a Queen hater to be blind to that. But there is a LOT of shit. Besides even the silly music hall stuff. If you want that done properly then go listen to The Kinks. No to The Prophets Song. I like 2 songs and they are 2 excellent songs so I guess it's a 2. I somehow got to album 850 before getting any of the 3 Queen records and here I am at 989 and I still have Sheer Heart Attack to come. Oh well.

Pure camp. I hated it.

Amazing album. Queen are awesome and Freddie Mercury is a genius and a great vocalist. Favorite tracks: "Death On Two Legs", "Love Of My Life" and of course "Bohemian Rhapsody".

At first, this is a pretty ok album, some classics and some experimental stuff. Generally very enjoyable. Then, Bohemian Rhapsody turns out to be from this album. What a masterpiece of a song! One of the all time greats! It singlehandedly makes this one of the best albums of all time. The fact that it holds up and still stands strong after 50 years is very impressive!

samo hitčine pogotovo opskurnije numere, pun mi je kurac bohemske rapsodije i love of my life

For some reason, I've never really had much urge to listen to Queen albums - the Greatest Hits was alway enough for me. Having said that, I've enjoyed all 3 I've got so far. This is the best of them though, some great non-single tracks in addition to the fantastic singles.

It's batshit, but I love it. Bohemian Rhapsody is obviously iconic, as is You're My Best Friend. I was less familiar with Death On Two Legs, The Prophet's Song and Love Of My Life, all of which I thought were fantastic. I found myself less enthused with tracks like Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon and Seaside Rendezvous, but I suppose they add to the camp charm of Queen. Overall, it's a lot of hits and none of the misses are catastrophic. A very welcome addition to the list.

I loved this album when it came out. Still love Bohemian Rhapsody. Unfortunately, I no longer get much enjoyment from their music. Brian May is an amazing guitarist and Freddy Mercury was a brilliant singer.

It queen night at the opera. Not one bad song. They made a movie

This was a really solid album. I'd definitely listen to it again. Some really great tunes. Classic Queen.

This really might be Queen’s best work. It’s the moment where they stop sounding like a promising rock band and start sounding like a ridiculous, theatrical monster that can do anything. They just throw every insane idea they have into the studio and shape it into something huge. This thing was one of the most expensive albums ever made at the time. You can absolutely hear why: endless vocal layers, massive harmonies, weird experiments, and production that feels way bigger than the band should reasonably be. It’s obsessive craftsmanship, not just a bunch of songs slapped together. There’s no concept tying it all together, but it plays like a chaotic stage show: heavy rock one minute, operatic drama the next, then suddenly you’re in some music-hall goof or a folk song about space and time travel. Somehow it never collapses. “Death on Two Legs” opens with Freddie absolutely destroying their ex-manager, theatrical, angry, and hilarious at the same time. “’39” is Brian May going full sci-fi folk and “The Prophet’s Song” pushes their vocal stacking and weirdness as far as it can go. And then, obviously, Bohemian Rhapsody, basically a perfect song. Multi-part, no chorus, totally absurd, It shouldn’t have worked. It did. Completely.

don't really love queen

Not as irritating as most of their stuff. And Bohemian Rhapsody is, undeniably, one of the greatest songs ever created.

Classic album. Love 39, car, and even the overplayed rhapsody. This could be a fun project.

I have never actually listened to this album and some songs are very strange and not much to my liking but other songs are classics. Excellent album but a few misses in my opinion that keep it from being one of the greats. I don't regret listening to it and I'm sure I will hear it again.

The reception by the masses for popular music changes tides every now and then... after the increase of current popularity of The Beatles back when Rock Band came out, there was a mild backlash by people who would often counter offer Queen as the greatest band of all time. Thing is, I don't think those people ever heard a Queen album in full. I remember reading a FB post regarding the greatness of SPLHCB at which someone gave an answer somewhere along the lines of "yeah, A Night At The Opera laughs at this" which to me is just so out of touch with reality, I'm totally convinced that person had never listened to either one. Like, why would you compare the albums at all? ANATO is quite the accomplishment but its lows are really low, it's totally uneven and it shouldn't come as as surprise to no one that there is a. 2,735 million difference between the number of reproductions of the most popular song and the least one featured in the album. Yes, the truth is, this album is two of the greatest songs ever recorded, along with two other ok ones and eight truly forgettable ones. You're My Best Friend and of course Bohemian Rhapsody are the kind of songs that are are better than most artists whole careers, but that doesn't mean this is a great album. I guess you don't need that with songs as great as those two... 10 fillers will do too. It's no surprise neither that, other than Boomers, everyone got to know Queen for their greatest hits compilations (I myself watched that purple VHS thousands of times).

everything by queen is incredible

Outside of Bohemian Rhapsody this album is incredibly stinky

Superb listen

One of my most played vinyl albums. I love this album, and so maybe this will be a little biased. "You're My Best Friend" was also the recessional song at my wedding. "The Prophet's Song" is, in my opinion, the most underrated Queen song. I like it more than "Bohemian Rhapsody", which is (obviously) the other favorite on the album. But I enjoy every song on the album, and every song has a role to play in the album (yes, even "I'm in Love with My Car"). The Prophet's Song is so good because I really enjoy the first section of it, and then the delay section makes me forget all about the first section I like that so much, and then it comes back so strong, that I forget all about the delay section because I like what comes after so much. It's a masterclass of a song. One of the things that impresses me most on the album is how varied each song is. Each song is unique and stands out on its own, while the album still feels very whole. I could listen to this for hours straight and not be tired of it. Favorite Song(s): The Prophet's Song, Bohemian Rhapsody, You're My Best Friend, Death on Two Legs

Overall: 9/10 This is just a classic. Filled to the brim with fun, entertaining operatic rock and roll. Freddie is one of the all time great vocalists. This is almost a 10/10 album but there's a couple songs that I don't love (why does Brian May sing on this one???). I love Queen and I always will. Fav Song: Bohemian Rhapsody Least Fav Song: Good Company

There is no possible classification for this album.

Milestone

I really didn’t expect to give this anything close to 5 stars, even after first listening to it. In typical Queen style, the ratio of ‘heavyweight’ hits to more lightweight, frivolous tracks is nothing special. And sure, the must-hear credentials of the album would feel very different without Bohemian Rhapsody on the tracklist. But I’m starting to realise, as I did with Sheer Heart Attack, that the all-over-the-place-yet-somehow-cohesive ‘variety show’ aesthetic of their albums is as much as part of the appeal as the big singles. Who else could follow the bile-spitting Death On Two Legs with the absurdly quaint Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon? Despite the genre-hopping, they always sound uniquely like Queen, and I like that all four members wrote songs - it adds to the feeling of a proper, democratic ‘band’ of friends coming together to make something even greater than the sum of its notable parts. In recent months I’ve started giving more sway to the following questions when deciding my ratings: did I enjoy listening to it, and would I like to listen to it again, front to back? And in the case of A Night at the Opera, the answers are ‘yes’ and ‘yes’. 4.5

I was really excited to listen to this one because I've been meaning to listen to this record in entirety for like two decades. Freddie Mercury, man...what if he had lived so much longer? His voice truly is amazing. The harmonies are amazing. The layered instruments - especially guitar, which is the highlight - are done perfectly. Other than Bohemian Rhapsody which is obviously a classic, I really enjoyed the camp of "Seaside Rendezvous" and the more paired back "'39." "You're My Best Friend" was also great, but we already knew that. The harmonizing is done unlike anything I think many artists today would attempt, it's just so ambitious. Will I listen to it in it's entirety again? I don't know but it's certainly a solid record. Last but not least, I was happy to hear the ukulele on "Good Company."

Creí que este disco iba a encantarme y la verdad no fui tan fan. Siento que Bohemian, lo lleva a la gloria, pero el resto no está tan a la altura. Tal vez vuelva a escucharlo después, pero ahora mismo fue un ligero bajón. Pero le pongo 4 estrellas porque tiene una de las mejores canciones de la historia, que por sí sola merece mil estrellas. El resto del disco me parece que no tanto.

IDK, apparently BR is one of the greatest rock songs ever. I liked '39'. Interesting how the whole band wrote songs and hits. As I listen, more and more, prog rock and heavy metal become less interesting.

As a former band kid who used to bang their head against the back of the seat when inevitably some asshole from the saxophone section used to start singing this song on the bus ride to competitions - I used to hate Queen. I specifically used to hate Bohemian Rhapsody. I have it on a short list of songs that were taken from me by the horniest, geekiest people I have ever met along with Don't Stop Believing and Piano Man. After listening to this entire album, I felt like the Grinch who's heart grew three sizes today - I used to stand atop my soap box and and look down on those tasteless, braces wearing, sportsball repellant dorks - but you know what? After experiencing the entire album I can truly grow to appreciate it. This is really the final act of a much larger rock opera. It's truly one of the most unique albums I have ever heard and I can't imagine there being anything else quite like this anywhere else in the entire catalog of the 70s. My mind has been changed.

This album. Wow. This album is a masterclass in percussion. It has incredible vocals throughout (in every way). The layering, the background vocals especially stood out to me. The instrumentals throughout the album are varied and unique, yet maintain a similar-enough sound to stay consistent and on track with the story of the album. The outro was FANTASTIC. I enjoyed every song from this album and can’t wait to get to know it more intimately.

Bohemian Rhapsody is the only stand-out song.

Never listend to this album fully until now. Bohemian Rhapsody makes a lot more sense now it has always been a banger but was sort of out of context for me the album fixed that. Awesome album

Just fine, not a huge queen fan but nothing wrong with it objectively

I'm convinced there's a movie script hidden away somewhere to go along with this album.

point9.

Overblown pompous pantomime rock. No thanks.

The hits are great, the rest was okay. 3/5

Didn’t enjoy 80% of it, overly dramatic. But it has “You’re My Best Friend” which certainly doesn’t belong with the rest of these songs and “ Bohemian Rhapsody” which while it is in the same vein- is so much better than anything else on the album.

"I think we'll go with a little Bohemian Rhapsody, gentlemen?" "Good call!"

Wildly all over the place.

You might come for Bohemian Rhapsody, but stay for the rest. '39 was a nice one.

Fun! TIL that "You're My Best Friend" is by Queen and I have no idea how I didn't know that. Silly lyrics, vocal harmonies, wild stylistic swings. Bohemian Rhapsody in its natural context as the second to last track on the album?! Looking forward to more Queen on this list.

my favorite Queen song ('39) but not my favorite album. There's so much really good stuff here and I appreciate the easily noticeable differences in songs that were crafted by different members

Not my favorite Queen album but we love vocal layering and songs about best friends. 3.5 rounded down since I assume this one gets plenty of high rates.

Queen is one of those bands where I don't give a shit about their studio stuff, but love all of the Live stuff I've seen/heard. Everything is so big and grandiose, Freddie's vocals sound so perfect it feels fake/manipulated. I don't love the heavy use of effects on the harmonies and they go back to that well a little too often for my liking. Of course, they rock, guitar player shreds, drummer and bass are perfect in the pocket together. It feels like a pre-pop album thinking about the scope and all of the time the mixing and layering had to take. I don't really care for any of the stuff that sounds ragtime-y, but everything else is pretty damn good. I'd call this a solid 4.75

I loved it. It took chances on a bunch of different songs. Everything followed a theme but didn’t seem like the same 1 or 2 songs. Also, I forgot how much I love ‘39. Great album!

Another album I own a physical copy of, but this one’s all me. I’ve loved Queen since Wayne’s World came out, so of course I was excited to find this gem in the used bin for $10. Bohemian Rhapsody is the star of this album…No question, but I really enjoy 39. I’m not normally a folksy guy, but when you got a folk song about space travel with a pounding bass line like this, woo boy. A delightfully weird album with a quirky mix of musical styles that somehow all fit brilliantly together.

Quite an eclectic, entertaining mix here. I actually really liked the songs where Freddie Mercury wasn't singing: "39" and "I'm in Love With My Car", specifically. "Bohemian Rhapsody" is still a banger, and would be without Wayne's World. When it was over, I was ready to hit play again.

Quirky mix of rocky songs. Fun to listen to.

Classic but not something I'd listen to per say.

One of the best albums ever made by one of the most musically talented bands ever.

Bohemian Rhapsody and other songs.

3* overall, including a 5* song and some other interesting moments.

A Night at the Opera is a diverse and unique record with a few huge hits. When I first started collecting vinyl, I found this at Goodwill and bought it for the hits alone. Now those hits are almost tough to listen to since they are so overplayed. However this record doesn’t miss with its deep cuts. Tracks like Death on Two Legs and ‘39 stand out. None of the tracks are bad by any means, but this isn’t my favorite type of music, and with the massive hits on this thing, I’m not sure I will relisten very soon. Queen is a special band, but they’re just not one of my favorites.

Beaucoup de voix en superposition, grande place au chant mais aussi à l'expérimentation musicale avec l'utilisation d'instruments plus symphoniques :)

Queen's A Night at the Opera is a grand musical experiment, with "Bohemian Rhapsody" soaring as the undisputed masterpiece. It casts such a towering shadow that no other track can possibly match its celestial brilliance. Despite the album's undeniable ambition and a few career-defining tracks like "Death on Two Legs" and "Love of My Life," the album often feels more like a collection of wildly different ideas than a cohesive experience. Brilliant moments are scattered across its tracklist, but at times, the album’s unpredictability leads to some quirky detours that disrupt its flow (I'm In Love With My Car, Seaside Rendezvous). Ultimately, while A Night at the Opera is a milestone in rock history, it strengthens my opinion that Queen’s greatest hits—more than any single album—truly capture their magic.

An iconic british album which signifies the genius of the band Queen. Freddie’s vocals are fearless and the iconic queen sound is showcased throughout .

BANGERS: 1) Bohemian Rhapsody 2) You're My Best Friend 3) I'm In Love With My Car 4) Love of My Life 5) The Prophets Song

love this album, love queen, love that it starts with one of my favorite queen songs ever. im in love with my car, though... hmm.

Very theatrical. Dynamic within songs and from song to song.

Let's take time to talk about this masterpiece because I'm literally crying. I'm not here to stress its historical significance or artistic achievements, but I'm speaking for myself. This album is so important to me emotionally because it was the very first rock album I've ever listened to (and the very first record I own), and it opened a whole new world to me. I used to think rock music was just loud, annoying noises, and I really did not care much about musicality- until this. This album is just so beautiful and thoughtful; I can hardly describe the astonishment I felt when I first listened to it; all I can responsibly say is that if it were not for Queen, I wouldn't be here on this website. I won't have the desire to study or even really "listen" to music. This album is one of those things that changed my life. Queen is one of those things that changed my life. It means everything to me—a complete 10/5. Years pass, and I still love this; I still love them. Also, weirdly enough, my favourite tracks are "'39" and "The Prophet's Song". I cry over "Love of My Life" every time.

I still don't really see queen as much more than a Greatest Hits band, but this album really wasn't terrible. It had some good and some bad, but you can really tell which songs are wayyyy better than others. I'm In Love With My Car is good. Favorites were Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon, The Prophet's Song, and Bohemian Rhapsody.

Sheer Heart Attack is the better album compared to this. Queen has always been a greatest hits band for me and my opinion is not changed here. I’m In Love With My Car is not good. Favorite songs were Death On Two Legs, Sweet Lady, The Prophet’s Song, and that one song from that movie and that other movie.

Very much enjoyed, added to library and I'm in live with my car was added to liked songs- it was just such a different and interesting song model. I think i should start listening to more queen because they really were talented song writers. I give it more of a 3.5 stars because I gave nevermind 4 and it's not quite on that level. It will definitely be listened to again and would be a lovely relaxing album for the journey to school.

Kinda annoying TBH

Good album, not my favorite. I understand the culture impact, but Queen was never my cup of tea. Besides the songs that i know, love of my life and bohemian rhapsody, i really like good company, it reminds me the Beatles.

Jesus Christ. I don't even know where to start. This is EASILY the best thing I've listened to so far. The only song I'd heard prior to this was Bohemian Rhapsody which wasn't even my favourite track on here. It's just so whimsical, I don't know how to explain it. I'll listen to it lots more over the course of the day but this is a HIGH 4 or or a 5. Just wow.

Bohemian Rhapsody might be the single greatest song of all time, but the album? There are a few songs I'd rather skip every time, and most of the rest aren't particularly outstanding (that might be due to my high expectations in anticipation of the penultimate track though).

Can I give this ten stars?

Fantastica

Natürlich Bohemian Rhapsody! Das ganze Album ist typisch Queen, melodiös und abwechslungsreich.

Ein queeniges Album, ein grossartiges Bohemian Rhapsody aber für mich nicht das beste Queen Album.

Pretty great album. Maybe not the car song.

As a band, the over the top style is not my cup of tea. Managed to find some moments to enjoy throughout but hasn't changed my opinion.

I get it. I dont really care about it or buy into it so my 3 star review seems like a slight, but trust ne it's not. It's just that I want to hear Queen as much as I want to hear Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. But unlike my last album (a Limp Bizkit effort) this album absolutely deserves to be on this list.

I'm not giving an album with bohemian rhapsody on it anything less than a 5

I mean it's Queen and this is the album that graced us with Bohemian Rhapsody. But it also stands on its own as an incredible concept album, bringing opera to rock.

Bohemian Rhapsody is pretty much everyone’s number 1 song of all time. It’s a sign of just how good this album is, that it doesn’t overshadow the other tracks on here. As the title of the album suggests, this is a grand performance with flourishes, arias, jokes, nostalgia and plenty of hard rock. Some people might not like the 1920s style music hall tracks or Roger’s song about being in love with his car but they are essential parts of the tapestry. Superb!

Who can argue against this album? Even the car song is not that bad (the lyrics are what they are, but musically it's pretty OK; not the best for sure, but my guess is that 95% of the bands would be happy to write this song). It goes on all directions, mixing so many genres, but it's consistantly brilliant, and really groundbreaking for the time.

Outstanding album, with many different styles and complex harmonies. Had this on an eight-track tape back in the 70’s until it was stolen out of my car in 1978. Haven’t listened to the whole album since.

Supposedly this is Queen's best album. Seems like they're excluding Queen's "greatest hits" from that ranking, but OK, I'll allow it ;P I like Queen a lot, obvi. But as is typical, I like the vocals a lot more than the (guitar-heavy!!) instrumentals. 'Death on Two Legs' is very Pink Floydy. Highlights: 'Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon' (Mercury sure likes bikes, doesn't he), 'You're My Best Friend', '39 (love a good shanty), 'Seaside Rendezvous' (love a silly mouth trumpet)

I can sing bohemian rhapsody without needing to look at lyrics. Never dug deep into Queen. Heard the hits and got a little tired of hearing about them the last couple of years because of the movie and suddenly they were everyone’s favorite band. A Night at the Opera is a great album. It’s impressive all around. Not gonna go out and grab the vinyl or anything but I respect that album. There are a lot of great moments on this and it’s unlike anything else. Production is amazing

Fun album! For the most part. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon is a lot of fun, Love of My Life is great. And yes, I'm in Love With my Car is pretty bad. Oh right, and this album also happens to have a little known song called Bohemian Rhapsody. I don't think that one will ever catch on. All in all, a solid album. A few songs do keep it from the top rating, but it's a definite high 4. Best song: Bohemian Rhapsody

Millennials were right

Freakin eh!! 🥳🥳

It’s huge and ambitious, like a rock circus that somehow pulls it all off. Even the weaker songs don’t matter because the highs are so high. The production is wild, but everything fits together perfectly. It’s fun, weird, and absolutely brilliant.

Meh, not for me.

Lacklustre stylistic exercise but Bohemian rhapsody single-handedly saves it 3.3

Bombastic and delightful from the first notes. The highlight of the first half is You're My Best Friend, but the poignant '39 is almost as good. Lots of heavier moments too on I'm In Love With My Car and especially Sweet Lady with its crunchy riffs. Seaside Rendezvous closes the side on a catchy ragtime note. The Prophet's Song takes us back to hard rock with progressive leanings. Powerful start to side two. The lengthy a capella harmonies eventually give way to the heavy guitar again and it blends into Love Of My Life, a mostly acoustic and piano intermezzo that also features a harp (!). The quirky, jazzy sounding Good Company then sets up Bohemian Rhapsody. It's a microcosm of the whole album and a hell of a climax. Iconic stuff.

Some great songs. X

I had a Queen period around the time Freddie died. I came out of that period with an appreciation of what incredible hit writers they were - and what incredibly mediocre album writers. Which also means: any good Queen song you've probably heard to death, and any deep cut is not really worth your while. This is no exception. Death On Two Legs is almost an exception to the deep cut rule I just mentioned. Besides that... There are more. musichall-esque novelty songs here than I remember. Some of them INCREDIBLY annoying. Plus that car song which even 30-odd years ago I found incredibly stupid and which hasn't gained much since. And a faux country folk stomp song makes as much sense to me today as it ever did. Ie very little. All of that said... Yes, their sort of erratic writing/output is part of what made them create the outstanding stuff they certainly have in their discography. Like Bohemian Rhapsody. And this album definitely was influential in the way it was written and produced (so much better than previous Queen albums!). I still don't really enjoy it an awful lot as an album.

Who doesn't love a bit of Queen. There are parts of this album that are absolutely bonkers, and I mean that in a nice way. In fact, the whole album is almost completely bonkers. And therein lies the whole majesty (geddit?) of Queen. They were almost unique in their sound, nothing like it before or since.

Notes before listening: - I do know queen and know this album, I have heard to Bohemian Rhapsody a few times. Although I like the gimmicks of the song, I think the song is a bit overhyped and gets a lot more praise than it deserves. However, maybe in the context of the album the song will jump out as something out of this world. During listening: Was strange hearing someone else besides Freddy sing a Queen song on "Im in love with my car". So far the album really reminds me of Electric Light Orchestra. During "39" another song not sung by Freddy. Is this Brian May? Great voice! Works well with the Queens aesthetic. Favorite song thusfar, very uplifting, like an irish pub song. Brian May really carrying the band in Sweet Lady. Love of my life - another song besides Bohemian Rhapsody Ive heard before, how could I have forgotten this song. Great album overall, knows how to keep your attention, especially during the acapella part . I think the hype and fanbase around Bohemian rhapsody really ruined the song for me, which is too bad because if it wasn't this overplayed Id have loved it in context of the album. 4/5

Iconic album Freddie has a unique voice

Good poprock album. My problem with Queen: this is really their most important album (their only one, to be honest). But it stands like a house!

Eén van de beste Queen albums en ja, voor het merendeel dankzij Bohemian Rhapsody. Het meest grijs gedraaide nummer, maar het blijft toch wel overeind staan. Daarnaast staan er nog andere kleppers op: You're my best friend, Seaside Rendezvous, '39 ... 4.3

More bombastic and uneven than Sheer Heart Attack. Its got some bangers but also some cheese to wade through. Highlights: "Death on Two Legs" (dramatic opener), "My Best Friend" (beautiful poppy love song), "'39" (a relatively simple strummy song with a folky leaning)

I had heard singles off of this album, Bohemian Rhapsody of course, but not the entire album. I really enjoyed it listen to it twice I'll keep it on the phone for listening while traveling

What can i say? Majestic, perfection, a perfect album. Sound engineering of it, complex melodies, fun changes, the guitar sound rocks hard… I better stop writing, you get the point. 5/5

Ok but not my cup of tea

I love these early albums of queen. Such concept and wit and flamboyance. Beautiful arrangements and songs. Mercury’s voice is so good on this album (too)

#432. A classic album, even if it does get a bit weird at points. 4/5: fantastic. *this is the twelfth album from this list I already owned Song added to playlist: Bohemian Rhapsody I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link

Incredible how sophisticated and yet accessible this is. The harmonies are gorgeous.

Sweet

What a way to start an album. Hearing these songs for the first time back then must have been like a record scratch.

How I so love ‘’39’, Of course alongside the masterpieces and commercial hits* such as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, and ‘Love of My Life’. I wouldn’t consider this a perfect album, but by golly do I like it

3.5 some enjoyable stuff

This album speaks for itself. I loved the creative audio effects in The Prophet’s Song, like Freddie with a delay effect singing in a way that he harmonized with himself multiple times over, and the section shortly after using panning to create a push-and-pull effect between the left and right acapella “groups”. Freddie Mercury is the GOAT.

theatrical, enchanting, sometimes a bit camp. such is typical for queen. it's impressive to see how much they've put out and how consistent the quality has been. yes, this is the album with the famous "bohemian rhapsody", which their manager despised... the first song in the album is a nasty, yet elegant read on him. one minute, songs are carefree and energetic, the next minute songs are dramatic and emotional... besides the iconic tracks, this album is the british rock equivalent of 24-karat gold. bravo, bravo i say.

The problem is that you know the hits from years of hearing them on the radio and the rest of the album can't match them I imagine that when it was released it was a great listen when you had no comprehension of what to expect

This album is a lot of fun, but honestly it's pretty goofy, even entering outright comedy at times. If I had never heard of Queen I would say based on this that they were a glam version of the Bonzo Dog Band. '39 and Good Company are my favourite tracks, I think. Bohemian Rhapsody is too overloaded with associations for me to have any clear assessment on.

The Beatles do stuff like "Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon" and get called geniuses; Queen do it and they get called other names.

1曲めのサウンドのカッコよさ、歌詞の毒々しさがすごい。「39」とかも好き。

I hated school. Hated it. Queen got me through year 10, year 11 and helped me get through - by actually getting to see them live with Freddie at the Sydney Entertainment Centre - year 12.* The sixth best Queen album. Still a ripper. The neat production tricks. Good Company with its 20s English trad jazz band built from guitar feed back, then the tape being cut and the pitches being all arranged into order. Yet tell me that’s not a clarinet. I’m over Bohemian Rhapsody - heard it way too much and there’s nothing in it for me to discover anymore. But it’s still an incredible track. Somewhat underrated I think. That piano riff is a six chord. Used all the time in Italian music. But also used in rock and roll. The Beatles often ended on a six. Possibly the most bitter rock song and a great great opener - Death On Two Legs. Young Mr Bulsara was not known for his subtlety. (He could be subtle but he wasn’t known for it.) Prophets Song - just brilliant. Actually Brian May starts to hit the heights of songwriting. He still had great stuff in him but Prophets song, 39, Good Company and even Sweet Lady are bangers. And the performance of God Save the Queen is the cherry on the top. John Deacon writes and plays piano on You’re My Best Friend. A top ten hit. A portend of things to come.** Freddie slushes and gushes on Love of my Life. I prefer Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, Day at the Races and Queen. But this is still 5 stars. In fact 20000000 stars. *My dad gave me the tickets on his birthday. I caught the XPT train from Dubbo. Stayed at my uncle's at Burwood. He drove me in. Was in the very back row seven seats from the back wall on stage right. I can still remember a lot of it. Life changing for me. Was the show that made me want to be a musician. Also the first international act I saw. Still the standard I use to judge whether a show was any good. Seen them three times with Adam Lambert who is great. **It’s not generally recognised that Queen’s biggest selling single was ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ written by John Deacon.

(so shoot me but for all their splendour...) For Queen "just give me the greatest hits". I really dont like prog rock. Too close to The Who for me. <weak sigh> and, I do feel this leaning (aetiologically / evolutionarily ?) into <ickky> Andrew Lloyd Weber territory for me. Exceptions: (there always are exceptions) A. Bohemian Rhapsody (elevated, as it was, by some theatrical headbanging in the 1990s) B. LIVE AID performance by Freddy Mercury stands up as one of the best live performances of all time. Note: He played the hits. and Bowie...

When I was about 13, my mate Peter D. played me The Prophet's Song on his walkman during a school excursion to the Sydney Opera House (we were there for an afternoon at the opera, a matinee performance of Puccini's Manon Lescaut) I didn't think much of the Puccini, but Queen blew my mind. Peter subsequently made me a cassette of Night at the Opera backed with Queen's Greatest Hits. I had been familiar with Bohemian Rhapsody and some of their singles prior to that, but Night at the Opera was the first Queen studio album that I really delved into and played obsessively. I find it hard to approach this record objectively because of my nostalgic love of the record. Does it have a lot of songs that delve into pastiche and novelty? Yes. Is it almost bombastically over-produced? Well, yes. Is it full of cracking tunes and rocking rock? Well, hell yeah! Let's play it again, and louder! I love this review from Pitchfork (https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15221-reissues/), which encapsulates my feelings about the band: "Fucking Queen. For all their reported bombast, pomp, and tendency to overshoot and double-slaughter any semblances of good taste, everything you've heard about them is still true. They're one of the few phenomena who deliver on the hype, regardless of how you approach them. Hate or love proggy album suites? Doesn't matter, Queen will make you feel good about your choice. Can't stand operatic drama, or can't get enough unitard-clad frontmen? Love to hate prime 1970s hard rock with arena sheen? Welcome to the greatest/most horrible band of the 20th century. They did and wanted it all. Yet, so much of Queen's music is still under-recognized even by people who know and love the hits." Bohemian Rhapsody is the jewel in the crown here, and one of the most unlikely of iconic rock songs. Is it Freddie Quicksilver bringing ballet to the masses (according to the possibly apocryphal encounter between Freddie and Sid Vicious), or a barely disguised metaphor for Freddie coming out ("mama, I just killed a man", except maybe not "killed"?) Doesn't matter! We're all singing along and banging our heads! I was recently at a grungy bar on a Saturday night, when the manager climbed up on the bar to lead a very raucous sing-along of Bohemian Rhapsody. You better believe everyone knew all the words. And The Prophet's Song still blows my mind. It's a crazy, over-top-top, bombastic, proggy, weird, rockin', idiosyncratic, occasionally silly, wondrous feast. Fifty bazillion stars.

high peaks low lows

Hadn't actually listened to a Queen album before. This shit is good

You can never go wrong with Queen. Love of My Life and Bohemian Rhapsody are my favorites. Freddie is one of a kind

In 90s Britain it was a legal requirement that every home possessed copies of Queen's Greatest Hits I, Queen Greatest Hits II, and Abba Gold. However most of us aren't too familiar with either artist's studio albums. This is a very decent one, with lots of variation and contributions from the whole band. Look forward to hearing some more.

Is every song Bohemian Rhapsody? No. Does this album contain Bohemian Rhapsody? Yes It's hard to remember sometimes just how vast a body of music Queen put out in their tenure. It's all good, though there are definitely a few favorites. They really hit their stride here as the version many of us know Queen to be, and this album is important to rock music because of it. 4.5/5

***An ok album

Unlike many of their edgy rockin’ and tumblin’ UK contemporaries, Queen is not afraid to revel in the absurd, theatrical, Monty Python-esque side of the British way of life. Drawing inspiration from the pomposity of opera and music hall tunes, Freddie Mercury swings and swaggers his way to a near masterpiece of an album. Brian May sounds like a legit magician on the guitar at times, experimenting with which had never been exploited in a rock environment. There’s an argument to be made that this is where metal guitar’s interest with classical music began.

I had never listened to this album, but I know half of the songs. This is what I'm talking about! This is exactly the type of album that should be on this list. So great.

Legendarna piosenka otoczona dużą ilością szumu. Niestety samo to nie da więcej niż 3/5

classic 4/5

Is this a masterpiece concept album? Yes it definitely is. Does it belong in the 1001 albums? Yes it definitely does. Will I ever listen to it again? No probably not. PS: God Save The Queen as the closing track was a masterstroke

Just an amazing album and bohemian rhapsody is just sounds phenomenal on this recording.

Very good. Classic

30/11/24 There is only really one song that carries this album, and it's a shame.

I don't know if this is considered THE Queen album, but is definitely has THE Queen song. It flows along pretty well, jumping between different musical styles all throughout. You've got your typical rock ballads, but also some prog rock, Dixieland, and even a shanty-like tune mixed in. It's all pretty ambitious, especially compared to the band's previous works at the time. I will admit that some tracks feel like "filler" here, though. "You're My Best Friend" and of course "Bohemian Rhapsody" can't help but overshadow the others with their stature. Some of the "unfamiliar" tracks do hold their own, though. I'll round up to a 4.

The prophet’s song🤘🏻

LISTENED TO THUS 2992 TIMES AND ITS PERFECT .

The first of unfortunately three albums on the list from the most overrated, radio-play, bang-average band in history. And it’s very much as expected. One half glam rock that acts as an overexposed photograph in musical form, and another half of what they’re best (worst) at - shitty whimsical ditties. There is false hope in the intro to Death on Two Legs, and reconciliation in the surprise eight-minute long Prophet’s Song, featuring a genuinely good guitar section. I only hope that God can rid me of Bohemian Rhapsody. It’s certainly impressive that I can know all the lyrics to such an (allegedly) complex song without ever willingly listening to it, but the novelty’s worn off, and my Christ. It isn’t anywhere near the ‘best song of all time’. I’m aware this rating is more of a statement against the band rather than this particular record. But I can’t move past the band, so here you are.

3.5/5. it’s got fucking Bohemian Rhapsody

bismillah wont let me go :(

So difficult to go wrong with Queen because vocals are amazing, melodies are great, and instrumentals are great.

Epic

Perfect.

Phenomenal album.

I wasn’t a big Queen fan when they first came around, but over the years I found myself liking and appreciating their music so much more. This is a really good album. Bohemian Rhapsody is a great song. That, and a few other songs, are a 5 for sure, but overall the album is a 4 for me.

Really enjoyed the album. Lots of variety. Standout songs: Death on two legs The Prophets Song

Absolutely majestic af

This is Queen at their most Queen, meandering though bombastic, ridiculous, camp, and pure rock there is never a dull moment (although some moments might be a bit odd). Highlights include Death on Two Legs, ‘39, Prophet Song, and Love of My Life plus the more well know songs I’d still give it 5 starts even if it didn’t have Bohemian Rhapsody in it.

Yay, another Queen album. While “Queen II” had some redeeming qualities, mainly that the first half of the record was decent rock music, this record has really nothing going for it aside from Bohemian Rhapsody. The problem for me is that the only redeeming song on the album is so wildly overplayed that I could go the rest of my life without hearing it again, and I’d die perfectly content. I just don’t feel like the world has ever needed rock operas, and this is a very good example of why. I dislike almost everything about Freddie Mercury’s vocal style. I understand that he’s technically gifted, and has an impressive vocal range, something about the way he sings just really rubs me the wrong way. I really hope I don’t have to listen to anymore Queen after this. 1*

This album is OBNOXIOUS. Like "Death on Two Legs" and "Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon" might be the most grating one-two punch of opening tracks in the 1970s. It's weirdly twee with boring, big guitar riffs punctuated by just enough bizarre vocal harmonies and orchestral flourishes that it demands your attention. This trend just continues through the entire album. "Sweet Lady" is notably terrible and "Seaside Rendezvous" sounds better suited for musical theater than normal human listening. "The Prophet's Song" seems to go for a more proggy style and the first 4 minutes aren't that bad, but the crescendo of a cappella vocals in the round that goes on for two minutes is truly awful. A truly bizarre track that goes nowhere. "Love of My Life" is a comparatively sane track and a nice showcase of Freddie Mercury's undeniable vocal talent. "Good Company" would be a much better track without the banjolele. Then, of course, there is "Bohemian Rhapsody". On its own this is a delightfully strange, dizzying rock opera with such a massive place in pop culture that it's hard to hear for what it is. I think listening to it in its context on this album actually makes me like it less. The first ~half of the song is considerably more enjoyable than anything else on the album, but the operatic interlude in the middle is kind of ruined. The crescendo towards the return of the guitars after this interlude and the outro are, like the first half, still more enjoyable than most of the album. And rounding it out with the contemptible "God Save the Queen". Ugh. Admittedly, Brian May's arrangement isn't in itself offensive. Overall I liked this far less than I anticipated. I knew Queen weren't my favorite band and that they verge on a particular kind of over-the-top that I don't care for, but I guess I had never sit down and listened to a full album of it. Turns out "over-the-top" and "I don't care for [it]" are understatements. 3/10

First time listening to a whole queen album and it was phenomenal

Queen is undefeated

Good.

A Night at the Opera is classic Queen. The hits are great, and the non-singles are still great! These songs are high production value, and they deliver every single time. Their harmonies are flawless. The guitar riffs are intense. Often, the album comes off as a rock opera, a la The Who's Tommy. I was surprised to learn that Freddie Mercury wasn't the only lead singer. Though he's known for being Queen's frontman, he did way more than just sing and song write--and others contributed vocally. I suppose since Mercury had such a stage presence and unique voice, that's why I didn't know that before. But to be fair, his voice really is beautiful. I enjoyed hearing vocals from Brian May and Roger Taylor, too. This shows that Queen was such a well-rounded band.

Queen doesn't always get associated with the genre "progressive rock", but I was really feeling that quality on this album; they're just really good at making it incredibly approachable as a genre by surrounding things in their typical avant glam style. And speaking of Queen in different genres, it had been years since I heard the song "'39" and I was actually blown away by how good Freddie Mercury was at doing this folky march-type song. It's not what Queen is typically known for, but I'll be damned if he didn't do it beautifully. What a fantastic vocalist he was! This album has a lot to live up to, considering the massive hit that is "Bohemian Rhapsody" -- no doubt their biggest song, and one of the biggest songs in the entire world, ever. But this album keeps things outstanding and interesting from start to finish.

Absolute legend. Feels blossomingly rich and absolutely deep. Cool.

I know Queen through their singles but don’t know their albums much. This one has some great tracks but the bulk of it is a bit middling - until out of nowhere you get Bohemiam Rhapsody. In terms of pacing and track order it’s not a great record I guess to me but the sheer volume of awesome songs here makes up for it very well.

Great tunes from start to finish. Need a few listen through to appreciate all elements

7/10 This was good - but I didn’t like it as much as Sheer Heart Attack. Queen seem to be at their best when they do pure hard rock or pure pop. Here some of it was a little blander and leaning into an American sound? There are a few good songs here that would be in contention for best song - The Prophet’s Song was excellent - it this album has a juggernaut on it. An all timer for a reason. Best: Bohemian Rhapsody

Ah sweet Jesus. When the words “rock” and “opera” intersect, I feel my blood boil. I feel my DNA scream as if warning me from my primordial past. An ancestral shiver travels my spine as though it’s a sign of strike from a crocodile. My hackles are up as we enter the theatre. May your deity have mercy on my soul and my distaste for theatrical bombast be ever untested. The initial riff rules. Oh boy. This is absolutely a theatre song. It’s a musical. The guitar tone is nice, the vocals are varied and competent (obviously) but they do SCREAM this is a scene set in an office in a community theatre production. Weird Beatles interlude. Kinda funny. Pretty decent musically again. A little nursery rhyme-y, but hey. It’s a silly interlude. This guy is in love with his car. This HAS to be a comment on overly performative masculinity. Or, maybe it’s what I have always said, there is something super weird about car guys and horse girls for the same exact reason. Don’t read too deep into that. Or do, but I won’t explain it. Use your critical thinking. (They want to fuck the thing). Anyway. What the hell is this song? I like the silly critique, but as a song, if I’m supposed to actually listen to this ever again, I will not. Holdin’ hands, sippin’ root beer floats with your honey down at the jukebox diner. Maybe your sweetheart will give you a kiss on the cheek when your chaperone ain’t looking, gee whiz! Man the guy can sing though. Despite my expert takedown of an idealized time in world history that is not necessarily reality, but a misremembering of certain aspects while omitting much of the truth of the era as humans are wont to do, this song is ok. What the hell is going on? This is basically maritime folk tinged now. Can’t keep up with the genre changes, which is really cool. Far too many of these albums pick a lane and occupy it, oftentimes poorly. Listen to me using car analogies. I’ll never beat the car romance allegations. This one was pretty cool. Typical rock song to start with a kind of freakout end to the thing. Lyrics are fairly lame, and by lyrics, I mean the song title and the repetition of that over and over. Nahhhh. I can picture the exact person this is for. Their description eludes me for the most part. Well, let me give it a go, during this odd horn breakdown (which is pretty fun to be fair). The most positive person you’ve ever met, despite having no reason to be positive whatsoever. A deep lover of musical theatre and probably has a pet gecko named Hermione or something like that. This person is also definitely in three to four parasocial relationships and calls YouTubers by their first names in comments. If this is you, oh boy, do I have the song for you!! Good riffs here. While it’s definitely the villains intro song in this ongoing rock opera (shudder), it’s a pretty decent one. Wait. What happens 4 minutes in? Why? Eh. It stays cool at least. Riffs all the way through. Best song so far. Piano ballad. Gearing us up for the rhapsodic ending that we all know is coming. This one is too cheesy for me. The actor is now on his knees in the middle of the stage, periodically stepping into ballet moves. Why do I know so much about musical theatre? I’m telling you, it sticks with me and gnaws at my very soul and provides enough cringe to launch a thousand grimaces. Not the beloved McDonald’s mascot. The facial expression. Although imaging a submarine shaped like Grimace is getting me through this sappy mess of a song. More Beatles worship here. Sgt. Peppers era. Even sounds like Paul McCartney. Meh. The most theatrical song to ever exist. It is so incredibly overplayed and overhyped but when I heard it the first time as a young fella, it crushed me. It still holds a place as an ambitious, artful rock song. Weird English national anthem closer. Alba gu bràth. I feel like I’m grading this on a curve. I feel like I absolutely hate it, yet I feel as though it’s wrong to feel that way. Hate might be a strong word as there are some excellent ideas and singing here. There is also much that just doesn’t appeal to me at this point in my life. This isn’t objective, it’s the subjective thoughts of a weirdo who spent most of this time making fun of theatre kids. 2.5 HIGHLIGHTS: ‘39, Prophet’s Song, Bohemian Rhapsody

The epitome of an album, of legendary status. Delivers what it promises: an operatic, experimental, rocking musical experience.

great album

Epic!!!

Y'all already K N O W how queen makes me feel.

A perfect album, front to back. They really nailed down their sound on this album, one of my favorites. 5/5

Perfect album for being productive, was wrapping presents. favourite song is love of my life 5/5

Perfect album.

I have this album on CD, vinyl and MP3 and I know it very well. It is one of my favorite Queen albums and one of my favorite albums from any artist. Five stars easily.

4.5

Pure gold

How could it be anything else

Queen is such a strange animal. As such, I've never been sure what to make of them so it was no surprise I was a bit apprehensive going into this one. In all honesty, I had quite a bit of fun with this album and you can tell the band members had fun making it, too. Great album if not a little uneven.

I mean it's Queen I knew it would be amazing.

A Night at the Opera's title (without prior knowledge of the Marx Brothers) and the reputation of "Bohemian Rhapsody" would have you believe that it's parent record would be a sweeping, theatrical epic -- an opera. it is not. really, the album takes the form of a revue, with a bunch of sketches, dances, and characters parading around the stage for your entertainment. maybe there's a few bits where they get maudlin like with "Love of My Life", but overall the tone of the show is light, frivolous, ephemeral. it makes you wonder where they would have taken things if they ever deigned to write in an actual narrative. Queen are not the best band in the world, but in bursts, you get the sense that they could have been. i guess just being Queen was good enough for them (and the rest of the human race).

Over the top silliness. No notes.

love this Queen period - hard rock, vaudeville, operatic & pop another one in my LP collection

Much better than the last album I had. There's many great songs known and less known. My favourite is "Good Company". The ones sung by Brian May are underrated. Everyone knows "Bohemian Rhapsody", even those without taste. 5 stars for "A Night at the Opera".

Early Queen is interesting.

Truly fantastic album. One of the best songs of all time with some other beautiful, and diverse songs. Some languish and drag a bit, but overall enjoyable. Also, surprised by the diversity of Queen. Not surprised by the magnificent musicianship and Freddie's powerful vocals. Both in full display.

The high points on this album are undeniable. Freddy Mercury’s voice and the production are incredible. That said, I don’t dig the theatre for a reason and this album is full of it. I don’t find playful whimsy and sounds for the sake of making sounds particularly fun.

Allein schon für Bohemian Rhapsody 5 Sterne. Aber auch der Rest ist durchaus hörenswert. 5/5

A masterpiece that shows what variety Queen could produce. I enjoy Jazz and The Works more, but album is no slouch.

Unique sound with Freddie's vocals standing out and arguably one of the best songs of all time on the album too. Rock album that sounds orchestral like this is very cool. 4.5

- Lots of nostalgia - 3/12 songs added to playlist - Death on Two Legs feels a little corny but the guitar is awesome so I can overlook it - IILWMC is funny in context but not a great song - Not as good as remember it - Freddie’s voice is beautiful especially in Seaside Rendezvous - The Prophet’s Song still rocks - Overall not very interesting - Favorite song: The Prophet’s Song

Fine. 2/5

Absolute classic.

Just an amazing Queen album highlighting how special Freddy Mercury really was. The a capella interlude in The Prophet's Song is mesmerizing along with the singles make this a fun album to listen to end to end. Unfortunate there are just a couple songs that fall completely flat. A 4.5 that I'll nudge to 5.

Absolutely love the album. Freddie’s voice is always mesmerizing

3.5 overall, but Bohemian Rhapsody bumps it to a four.

Pretty much every track is good (or great), weird, or confusing - many are two or more of those things. In a less charitable mood I would probably dock a point for Boh Rap (the most over-played and over-rated song in the history of the UK), but I had (somehow) not actually heard it for a while before today. Even the relentless cash-grabbing and fame-hungering of May & Taylor can't (quite) tarnish the legacy of Fred and John

⭐ bohemian rapsody

meh

Queen to me are a bit like Guns 'n' Roses - a huge reputation based on a few songs, although Queen do have a lot more than GnR do. They are fine, technically gifted musicians front to back, if a bit pedestrian ... but a singer who could elevate mundane lyrics into magic. Take Your My Best Friend, for example. Now, I love the song, but the lyrics are pretty simplistic, and the music is nothing special, but Freddie lifted it to something brilliant. I'm In Love With My Car, however, is a different story. Ignore the lyrics, and musically it's a pretty good rocker - but Roger Taylor singing doesn't add anything. I'm not saying if Mercury had done it it would have been good (the lyrics make sure of that), but it would have been better. Tl;Dr- Queen are a bit over-hyped, and the album is fine but not amazing.

Liked it, wouldn’t return to most of it.

I feel a little bit of a hypocrite for being annoyed at the swings this album takes - usually I love big swings. Unfortunately this is one of the most annoying albums I've ever heard - nearly every song starts off promising and then becomes irredeemable trite. There is one song that isn't annoying, and sorry, it isn't Bohemian Rhapsody. Best Track: You're My Best Friend Worst Track: The Prophet's Song

The most annoying person you knows' favourite album. Best Song: Bohemian Rhapsody Worst Song: God Save the Queen

Ok

I'm pretty sure I listened to this album at least once before, but I don't really have any memory of it. Just looking at the tracklist, the only songs that stood out as familiar were "I'm in Love With My Car," "You're My Best Friend," and "Bohemian Rhapsody." The former I only really know because of the Queen biopic (Bohemian Rhapsody) — the scene of Brian and Roger destroying the kitchen in a fight at the studio while Brian roasts Roger for pitching such a stupid song was a highlight in an otherwise mostly cringe hagiography (also, poor Roger, they were so mean to him). The other two are obviously classic Queen songs. This album often sounds like what might happen if The Who and The Beatles did a collaborative album. That's not a bad thing. It's a fun album to listen to. I've always enjoyed the band's musical style and tend to enjoy most of their modern imitators as well (Mika, Scissor Sisters, The Darkness, etc.), so there's no real surprise there. Maybe it's because I grew up in a post-Queen world when so many acts had already adopted their style that it seems normal to me — like a lot of other Millennials, my first introduction to Bohemian Rhapsody was through "Wayne's World" — but for an album that advertises itself as an "opera," a lot of this album sounded surprisingly mellow and subdued. It must have been an insane album to put out at the time, but it just sounds like normal rock to me. It is cool that the music flows together so seamlessly — you can hear repeated musical motifs all over it, like part of the "You're My Best Friend" melody in "Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon," and elements of "Bohemian Rhapsody" foreshadowed in "Love of My Life." Lyrically, it's not as cohesive — if there's supposed to be a story here, I'm not getting it. Maybe I need to listen again and pay closer attention to the lyrics. As I said, this album is a really enjoyable listen. All the songs are well done and catchy, and it feels cohesive. Other than the three aforementioned tracks though, not much else stood out as particularly incredible. "I'm in Love With My Car" stands out because Roger sings lead on it, and "39" because Brian sings it. I enjoy both of their vocals and, as I noted with their second album, I like when the other guys get a chance to shine on vocal duties because they're all really talented singers; but while "I'm In Love With My Car" is a good song, the lyrical content does make it feel a little out of place on the album. The only other real standout is the excellent "The Prophet's Song," which actually goes through multiple movements as you'd expect from an opera, and is somewhat unsurprisingly the longest song on the album as a result. I say somewhat unsurprisingly because seeing the run time of "Bohemian Rhapsody" kind of shocked me. Is it really under 6 minutes long?? I always assumed BR was like 8 minutes long (not in the sense that it feels long, just in the sense that it's so epic). Of course, Bohemian Rhapsody is the reason this album is on this list, and for good reason. It is and always will be one of the all-time great rock songs and is still monumentally impressive 50 years (!) later. My one real criticism of this album is the ending. It should go out with a triumphant bang as BR draws to a close. Instead, they tack on a well done, but sort of baffling instrumental of "God Save the Queen" at the end that feels unnecessary and out of place and destroys the album's momentum. I would've left that track off. Overall, this album is just a string of consistently good songs. It fits very firmly into what I expect from Queen. I could see myself listening to it a lot, but I'm not sure it'll become an all-time favorite album. I'll rarely turn them off when a Queen song comes on, but I'm still mostly a greatest hits fan. 4/5

Best ever

Is this the real life, or is it just fantasy? No, this is just one of the greatest albums of all time. I don't recall ever seeing a song with a billion plays on Spotify, much less 2.5 billion. Wow, just wow!

This is 100% a classic rock album, but where most rock albums of this area started to blend together, Queen did something completely different. The whole project feels original and nobody else could achieve what they were doing. The instrumentation for one is on another level of both quality and uniqueness, but they shine the most in their vocals. Freddie has such an instantly recognizable voice. The arrangements are incredible and the writing is pretty good too. Some tracks are a bit meh, but all are fun (except for maybe “God Save the Queen” not sure what’s going on there). Enjoy this very much. 4/5

Listened to the album many times since I bought my first copy on 8-track. One of the top handful of albums ever made. The diversity of sights, sounds and smells on this album are breathtaking. Brian May's diverse guitar work sparkles throughout. Death on Two Legs alone displays a variety of guitar styles that no other rock guitarist uses. Freddie's voice was coming into it's own, but the use of harmonies with Brian and Roger are unique and underrated. This album more than any other is what this list is made for. Everyone should hear this album before they die.

Hmm, it was fine but I was a bit underwhelmed. A pity because I wanted to enjoy this more than I did.

First time listening to this album and wow it was all over the place, they threw in ALL the sounds. I've never been a huge fan of Queen, I find them sort of cheesy. But they are cheesy in a fun way with great vocals and undeniably good guitar and rhythm. Artisanal cheese.

I can't think of another band with the range--and stubborn bravery to express that range--as Queen, and this album epitomizes that range. Ballads (both sweet and sad), rock, operatic pieces, ragtime, harmonization, vocal roundels. All superbly done and expressed by the entire band. This is *definitely* an album that belongs on this list (even defines this list), and I didn't really want the next day's album to come up because I was still enjoying this one too much.

A Night At The Opera has some absolute classics with Bohemian Rhapsody and You're My Best Friend. A lot of the other songs, whilst not as iconic, are still good with strong vocals (naturally, it's Freddie Mercury) and meaty guitar playing. I found myself quite liking '39 with Brian May on vocals as well, he has a nice voice really. There are some naff moments though, like The Prophet's Song. I enjoyed how it started, but it seemed to fall flat. I'm also gonna be honest and say, even though it's not really a good song, I sort of enjoy I'm In Love With My Car.

An outstanding album full or sensational hits. Some of Queen's greatest work - and there's a lot of it!

Simply one of the greatest albums of all time

Great album some bangers on it

No. 269/1001 Death On Two Legs 3/5 Lazing On a Sunday Afternoon 2/5 I'm In Love Wirh My Car 4/5 You're My Best Friend 4/5 '39 3/5 Sweet Lady 3/5 Seaside Rendezvous 3/5 The Prophet's Song 3/5 Love Of My Life 4/5 Good Company 3/5 Bohemian Rapsody 5/5 God Save The Queen NR Average: 3,36 Bohemian Rapsody is obviously a masterpiece. Aside from that the record didn't really click for me.

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Freddie was one of the greatest frontmen, but Queen were just too Pomp Rock for me.

Ei kyllä Queen ole oma juttu. Ihan musiikkia on, mutta ei ole omaan makuun tämä lain.

I had never listened to this straight through. I'm glad this encouraged me to. Every song is good. Sure, some are stronger than others, but the whole album is a cohesive, fun, listening experience.

That was especially awesome

This started off very strong but after You’re My Best Friend it lost steam. Still sounded fine but not nearly as fun. Prophets Song sounded like a Bjork song at times. Low 4.

My carpool used to have this album cd and we’d listen to it on the way to kindergarten. And first and second and third grade. Just a damn good album

8/10 - Queen is good. Bohemian Rhapsody has become overplayed for me but I liked you're my best friend, '39 and seaside rendezvous. The style is fresh and interesting. I like the way the vocals go together.

Queen is a little overrated to me. I’d still rather listen to them than most other pop rock bands from their era though, and this album was fine

Well, Queen. Love it

No skips. Except for the car song.

Who doesn't love a bit of Queen? Don't love this enough for 5 stars but 4 is a no brainer.

Not the biggest Queen fan but this was okay. I don’t even think I need to say what my favorite song was.

Not a big Queen fan but this does have some of their most famous songs on it.

A Night At The Opera contains some of Queen's best and most recognizable songs - 'Death On Two Legs', 'You're My Best Friend', '39', 'The Prophet's Song', 'Love of My Life', and 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. It might also be the greatest album achievement in vocal recording, mixing and production ever. But as with basically any other Queen album, it also contains clear filler tracks, just cementing that the best way to listen to the band is finding a live recording or sticking to the Greatest Hits (sorry).

A Night At The Opera is the only studio album where Queen fully live up to their immense hype. The production is superb and each song is masterfully crafted. “Bohemian Rhapsody” is the obvious stand out, but to me it’s “39” and “The Prophet’s Song” that ultimately sells this as a perfect rock album to me.

This gets a star boost for 2 all time classic songs, but it was honestly disappointing in context because there is some middling stuff put in around the peaks.

Kids, this is Queen. Queen makes good music.

More vaudeville than opera, there’s a bit of everything here. And, as with the Marx brothers’ movies, it takes several listens to fully appreciate the wit.

I had the rare opportunity to listen to this album with live accompaniment by a mostly unknown but talented vocalist, making a great album even better.

This album is so very English. Good stuff, but I don't LOVE Queen, in general. I enjoy their music though, by and large. I can see why this album is held in such high regard.

A Classical Rock Album, one of the best rock albums ever, and Freddy is the best

# 340 : They've done a pretty decent job, great album, I like the hits of course, massive production undertaking here. Favourite track : Bohemian Rhapsody

Ufff 🤍 svašta nešto se tu događa, baš gušt za slušati i nije dosadno ni u jednom trenutku. Ovo je baš legendarni album. Nezz, kako god okrenem, meni je ovo dobro. Mislila sam kao možda samo volim to jer je Queen i čula sam ovo sto puta, ali sam i dalje na svaku pjesmu zavajbala i to u drukčijem djiru i ritmu, zato ih volim najviše. Volim tu njihovu kreativnost, divljaštvo, njegov vokal, ma sve, ne znam. Imaju doslovce deset žanrova i utjecaja unutar jednog albuma. Ja ne mogu dati manje od 5, ili 9/10.

A isto kao prošli album Sve super, sve pet, ali ne dira me niti najmanje. Čuju se tu momenti Beatlesa, čuje se klasika, čuje se svašta nešto, ali me jednostavno niti najmanje ne dira Ok, tek drugi dio sweet lady me napaljuje. Šta da vam kažem, na dobrom sam putu da slušam samo Motorhead, kad me jedino perjačina nabrijava. Možda je do toga što slušam pospan jutrom uz čitanje poslovnih mejlova? Možda sam samo rokenrola u duši, jbg Ok, seaside rendezvous mi je isto ok, ali ovo je totalno Beatlesi. The prophets song negdje na pola, mogu zamisliti Freddyja u studiju kako je skužio delay I počeo se igrati s njim Ili to ili je sebe identično nasnimio mnogo puta (što nekako sumnjam) Dosta proggy sranje, zvuči dosta floydovski kad postane malo heavy, not bad jbg Bohemain Rhapsody sve vremenski hit. I dalje će bit trojka, naginje na četvorku, tipa 6.5/10 Trojka mi je kategorija albuma koji su mi ok, ali koje gotovo sigurno neću više nikada samostalno u cijelosti pustit

8/10 Poprilicno zabavan album - od teksta, muzike, njihovih ujednacenih glasova.. ma ima sve, i prog rocka, balade, folka. You're My Best Friend mi je definitivno favorit, bez obzira sto je Bohemian Rhapsody tu (uvijek sam ju cijenio i zbilja je na neki nacin masterpiece, ali nikad nisam bio nesto lud za njom). Svidja mi se sto su dosta eksperimentirali s ovim albumom, jer je svaki clan napisao neke stvari, ali je bio i najskuplji za snimiti do tog datuma. Sve u svemu jedinstveno glazbeno iskustvo, i htio bi cuti jos koji Queen na ovom popisu.

Not my favorite queen album. Possibly my least favorite. That said it is still a good album with impressive diversity. A bad queen album is still worth hearing at least once deeply.

Didn’t not enjoy this one, but not really my sort of thing so probably wouldn’t listen again. The big ones are good!

Some world beating tracks in this, but also Roger Taylor wants to put his dick in his tailpipe

its not bad but just not for me YNN

Had never listened in full. As big as it was rumored to be.

Великие песни-хиты в филлере. Лучшая песня - Bohemian Rhapsody

Es ist wohl eins der bekanntesten Album, dass ich wohl noch nie zuvor komplett gehört habe. Es ist nicht nur das Geniewerk „Bohemian Rapsodie“ sondern auch das schöne Stück „Love of my live“. Ferner ist das Album gespickt von guter Laune Musik, die sich und die Welt um sie herum nicht ganz so ernst nehmen. Die Songs enthielten ein breites Spektrum an Stilen wie Balladen , Music Hall , Shanties , Dixieland , Hardrock und Einflüsse des Progressive Rock. Es ist ein tolles Album mit allem was das Musikherz sich wünscht.

Queen is a greatest hits band for me for the most part. I feel like they don’t have a great album. Their albums always have a few good and great songs, but a lot of duds too. This album is no exception. I like the more novelty-esque songs like seaside rendezvous and lazing on a Sunday afternoon. And Bogemian rhapsody is a classic. Everything else was forgettable.

Great album and ending with God Save the Queen is such a boss move.

Okay, I Love My Car is undeniably terrible, but the rest of the album is so good (any album that contains Bohemian Rhapsody is a winner in my book) that it still scores a 5 for me. Found a couple of new songs for me that I loved and will download. Their harmonies are so tight, FM’s vocals are so strong, their instrumentals are amazing—what rock band has harps in their music? Loved it. Overall, their music was playful. But Love of My Life put an unexpected lump in my throat. How can you not give this a 5?

The highs here are stratospheric. The lows have are buried in the sand up to their heads, pretending to be mermaids.

Classic

Un gran álbum con el sonido con el sonido característico de Queen.

A Night At the Opera is Queen's fourth album, and considered to be their best work. At the time, this was reportedly the most expensive rock album that had even been made. The band made a grandiose, soaring set of songs with a surprising range of influences. In addition to their basis of metal and prog rock, Queen added orchestral and operatic elements in this collection, with extensive production, giving each track intricate complexities of instrumentation and vocal harmonies. The album included "Bohemian Rhapsody," the lengthy song that has come to be regarded as one of the greatest songs in modern music. The song, and the album, established the band as international stars.

I expected so much more from this one.

Never loved Queen. This album didn't really change my mind, I'm afraid. Not bad, but didn't start a fire in my heart either.

One of my alltime favourite albums

Didn’t hate it as much as I thought

Altid overrasket over hvor mange genrer de kommer forbi her. Måske freddies bedste flex-album? Prophet’s Song er så undervurderet. Ville nok have været 5 hvis de havde husket at roger Taylor sange hører til på b-siderne

Positivt overrasket over hvor mærkelig og eksperimenterende hele pladen er! Bohemian Rhapsody lyder bedre i den her kontekst!

Fun to actually listen to this whole album, instead of just Bohemian Rhapsody. I liked it!

Decent for queen!

Incredible highs, and some satisfactory lows. The thematic reprising if melodies also creates some strong cohesion. Even the songs that are performed not by Freddie are interesting. But the peaks are where this puppy shines, Queen wrote some mega hits throughout their catalog and this album has several of them. A note to listen to this in premium cans to enjoy the layering.

Great double disc album.

Simultaneously proggy and poppy, really interesting how popular Queen is given how wacky some of this is Faves: Your My Best Friend, Bohemian Rhapsody, Love of My Life

Really powerful and full with positive energy.

Lieve heer wat hebben we U misdaan? Oké, ik heb me voorgenomen altijd naar het positieve te zoeken in een album. Het vale zonnetje, hoe donker de hemel ook is. Queen verbaast me altijd wel met hun veelzijdigheid, van hard- naar pure glam rock, van barok pop naar progressive rock. Ze lijken moeiteloos te switchen, terwijl ze de verschillende smaken kruiden met een variatie aan culturele invloeden. Het enige probleem is wel dat de ene stijl nog walgelijker uit de verf komt dan de ander. De meeste genres die ze coveren voelen aan als een parodie. En wat de weg ook is die ze inslaan, er zit altijd zo'n moddervet musical filter overheen. Zum kotzen. Eigenlijk één song op dit album ontsnapt aan dat zenuwachtige geneuzel, en laat zien dat de groep wel degelijk verrassend uit de hoek kan komen. Dat is '39', een America-esque folk-rock song. Laat dat dan ook direct één van de weinige momenten zijn dat Freddie Mercury niet de microfoon in z'n klauwen heeft. Toeval bestaat niet. Het is geen nummer dat je omverblaast, maar toch best chill. Een ander pluspunt is dat de muziek tijdloos lijkt, en behoorlijk goed 'ge-aged' is: Ik vind het nog steeds net zo kut als toen ik de band voor het eerst leerde kennen. De reeks vanaf het ronduit miserabele 'Seaside Rendezvous' tot en met het einde is mogelijk de fase waarin ik me het minst vermaakt heb met een plaat uit de hoge hoed van de album generator. Ik snap dat er over smaak niet te twisten valt, maar waarom klikt deze band met zóveel mensen? Highlights: '39 4/10

A Night At the Opera krijgt bijna 4 sterren op dit platform, maar ik laat de hypetrain graag aan mij voorbij gaan. Deze luistersessie was wederom een bevestiging dat ik niet houd van Queen. Het is enorm overgeproduceerd. Ergens hoor je meerdere stukjes Freddie Mercury achter elkaar geplakt. Net als de laag-over-laag gitaarsolo's. En dan natuurlijk de meerstemmige Queen-koortjes. Blegh. Het is gewoon pretentieuze meuk eigenlijk. Gelukkig mocht ook hier -net als bij the Beatles- de drummer ook een nummertje aanleveren. Zijn ode -I'm in Love in My Car- is zo verschrikkelijk dat ik er al snel uit was: ik ga Bohemian Rhapsody niet eens draaien... 4,5/10 Highlights '39 (van Brian May, toch wel geinig)

I’d recommend their greatest hits instead

An absolute Masterpiece of an album. It really feels like they're finding their voice in this album. It has that authentic British Rock feel, and it's elevated by the trained ear of an operatic connoisseur. It's no wonder why so many of these songs end up on Greatest Hits and radios everywhere. The unfortunate part is that there are so many good songs on this album that they all don't make it to public consciousness. Quite a few songs on here that I've never heard before and ones that I wish more people knew. Not their only great album but one of the best. They took a stab at something different and really leaned in, and it definitely paid off.

Tough one for me. A couple great hits, a couple songs I had never heard, but really liked. A couple songs were just terrible.

Not my favorite Queen album but still really good. Bohemian Rhapsody is a classic, and The Prophet’s Song was an experience. I’m giving it 4 stars because of these two songs. Otherwise very solid 3.5 stars.

Forgot how overrated Queen was

max 2 for any guy singing about loving a car or for singing about a woman as though she is a car should be max 1. what the hell you guys.

Coming to terms with the idea that I don’t really like Queen anymore. Can’t say I think this one is bad, it’s not. It’s kinda cool, it kinda rocks. But this is probably the last time I’ll ever listen to it start to finish. Rounding up here, because a 2 doesn’t feel right. But a 2 might have been right.

Only really know love of my life and bohemian rhapsody, so im excited to listen to the rest.

its queen ofc its good