Top tracks — play these first
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Made in Heaven Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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I Was Born to Love You — This track exemplifies Queen's ability to merge powerful balladry with infectious melodies, showcasing both Freddie Mercury's vocal range and the band's sophisticated arrangement style.
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Machines (or ‘Back to Humans’) — Blending rock with electronic elements, this song reflects the band's innovative spirit during the '80s and serves as a commentary on technology's impact on humanity.
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Mother Love — Freddie Mercury’s poignant final recording captures themes of vulnerability and longing, making it a deeply emotional centerpiece of the collection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of introspection
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- late-night contemplative listening
- melancholic melodies for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A collection of lesser-known tracks reflecting Queen's artistry, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- Freddie Mercury's legacy· intimate farewells· futuristic experimentation
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'Deep Cuts, Volume 3' comes as part of Queen's posthumous reissues, highlighting tracks from their catalog spanning the late '80s to early '90s. This album follows the band's longstanding legacy after Freddie Mercury's passing in 1991, as they sought to introduce deeper cuts to newer audiences while celebrating their extensive discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Electric Light Orchestra· The Darkness
Tracklist
- 1 Made in Heaven Start here 5:25
- 2 Machines (or ‘Back to Humans’) 5:10
- 3 Don’t Try So Hard 3:39
- 4 Tear It Up 3:28
- 5 I Was Born to Love You 4:50
- 6 A Winter’s Tale 3:49
- 7 Ride the Wild Wind 4:42
- 8 Bijou 3:37
- 9 Was It All Worth It 5:45
- 10 One Year of Love 4:31
- 11 Khashoggi’s Ship 2:47
- 12 Is This the World We Created…? 2:16
- 13 The Hitman 4:57
- 14 It’s a Beautiful Day (reprise) 3:01
- 15 Mother Love 4:49
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Heathen
David Bowie
Explores themes of legacy and introspection with atmospheric production and emotive balladry.
Currents
Tame Impala
Shares a reflective, experimental sound palette with personal themes and a futuristic vibe.
Avalon
Roxy Music
Combines lush arrangements and intimate lyrics, echoing a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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