Box of Tricks
Queen · 1992
127 min · 27 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · pop rock
An eclectic mix of operatic rock, synth-driven anthems, and hard-hitting glam that showcases Queen's unparalleled musical range.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with peaks
- eclectic anthems for celebrations
- cathartic sing-along moments
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- late-night revelry with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer concise standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Freddie Mercury's legacy· operatic rock anthems· gender role defiance
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Box of Tricks' came during Queen's transitional period following the death of Freddie Mercury in 1991. This compilation marked a retrospective look at their expansive career, featuring tracks from their early days to late 80s hits. It was a time when the band was grappling with their legacy while pursuing new directions in music.
- 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 theatrical glam rock elements and a narrative style that defies gender norms.Permission to Land by The Darkness — Combines operatic vocals with hard-hitting glam rock, echoing Queen's dynamic energy.Out of the Blue by Electric Light Orchestra — Merges orchestral arrangements with rock anthems, reminiscent of Queen's grand sonic palette.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bohemian Rhapsody 5:59
- 2 Radio Ga Ga 6:53
- 3 Machines (Back to Humans) (instrumental) 5:08
- 4 I Want to Break Free 7:19
- 5 It’s a Hard Life 5:06
- 6 Hammer to Fall 5:23
- 7 Man on the Prowl 6:04
- 8 A Kind of Magic 6:26
- 9 Pain Is So Close to Pleasure 6:02
- 10 Breakthru 5:45
- 11 The Invisible Man 5:31
- 12 The Show Must Go On 4:35
Disc 2
- 1 Procession 1:11
- 2 Now I’m Here 4:56
- 3 Ogre Battle 5:30
- 4 White Queen (As It Began) 5:37
- 5 In the Lap of the Gods 3:18
- 6 Killer Queen 1:24
- 7 March of the Black Queen 1:35
- 8 Bring Back That Leroy Brown 1:47
- 9 Father to Son 5:55
- 10 Keep Yourself Alive 2:24
- 11 Liar 8:39
- 12 Son and Daughter 3:42
- 13 Stone Cold Crazy 2:39
- 14 In the Lap of the Gods… Revisited 4:09
- 15 Jailhouse Rock 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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