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Bohemian Rhapsody: The Original Soundtrack

Queen · 2018

79 min · 22 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · pop rock

An exhilarating collection of Queen's greatest hits, blending operatic flair with rock anthems and vibrant live performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • exhilarating sing-along moments
  • vibrant live performance energy
  • emotional climaxes throughout
  • for group celebrations

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek slow, introspective listens

Where this album fits

Themes
Live Aid legacy· operatic rock spectacle· societal pressure anthems
Career context
Released on October 19, 2018, 'Bohemian Rhapsody: The Original Soundtrack' arrived during a resurgence in Queen's popularity sparked by the biopic film. This compilation showcases the band's iconic music from the 1970s to their legendary Live Aid performance in 1985, affirming their cultural significance long after lead singer Freddie Mercury's passing in 1991.
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Out of the Blue by Electric Light Orchestra — Combines orchestral arrangements with rock anthems, echoing Queen's grand sonic ambitions and pop sensibilities.
Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf — Features dramatic, operatic rock narratives and theatrical performances akin to Queen's epic style.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 20th Century Fox Fanfare 0:26
  • 2 Somebody to Love 4:55
  • 3 Doing All Right… Revisited 3:16
  • 4 Keep Yourself Alive (live at The Rainbow) 3:56
  • 5 Killer Queen 2:59
  • 6 Fat Bottomed Girls (live in Paris) 4:37
  • 7 Bohemian Rhapsody 5:54
  • 8 Now I’m Here (live at Hammersmith Odeon) 4:25
  • 9 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2:43
  • 10 Love of My Life (Rock in Rio) 4:28
  • 11 We Will Rock You (movie mix) 2:09
  • 12 Another One Bites the Dust 3:34
  • 13 I Want to Break Free 3:43
  • 14 Under Pressure 4:04
  • 15 Who Wants to Live Forever 5:14
  • 16 Bohemian Rhapsody (Live Aid) 2:27
  • 17 Radio Ga Ga (Live Aid) 4:05
  • 18 Ay‐Oh (Live Aid) 0:41
  • 19 Hammer to Fall (Live Aid) 4:03
  • 20 We Are the Champions (Live Aid) 3:57
  • 21 Don’t Stop Me Now… Revisited 3:37
  • 22 The Show Must Go On 4:33

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