Absolute Greatest
Queen · 2009
79 min · 20 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · pop rock
An exhilarating blend of anthemic rock and theatrical flair that defines a generation's soundtrack.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sing-along anthems with friends
- exhilarating energy for celebrations
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- dynamic collection of hits
- nostalgic soundtrack for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quiet, introspective moments
- seek cohesive long-form pieces
Where this album fits
- Themes
- theatrical rock anthems· Freddie Mercury's charisma· celebration of resilience
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Absolute Greatest' serves as a retrospective collection of Queen’s most celebrated tracks, showcasing the band's enduring legacy. This compilation arrived after Queen's resurgence in popularity due to the biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' the following year, solidifying their status in modern music culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Electric Light Orchestra· The Darkness
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie — Shares theatricality and glam rock flair, with anthemic storytelling and larger-than-life characters.Out of the Blue by Electric Light Orchestra — Combines orchestral arrangements with rock anthems, creating a grand and celebratory sonic experience.Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf — Delivers dramatic rock narratives with operatic vocals, mirroring Queen's theatrical intensity and emotional depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Will Rock You 2:02
- 2 We Are the Champions 3:01
- 3 Radio Ga Ga 5:48
- 4 Another One Bites the Dust 3:35
- 5 I Want It All 4:01
- 6 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2:44
- 7 A Kind of Magic 4:25
- 8 Under Pressure 4:03
- 9 One Vision 4:04
- 10 You’re My Best Friend 2:51
- 11 Don’t Stop Me Now 3:30
- 12 Killer Queen 3:00
- 13 These Are the Days of Our Lives 4:13
- 14 Who Wants to Live Forever 4:55
- 15 Seven Seas of Rhye 2:46
- 16 Heaven for Everyone 4:43
- 17 Somebody to Love 4:55
- 18 I Want to Break Free 4:19
- 19 The Show Must Go On 4:32
- 20 Bohemian Rhapsody 5:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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