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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.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
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

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