Icon
Queen · 2013
44 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · pop rock
A vibrant collection of Queen's anthemic rock and theatrical flair, showcasing their genre-defying sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic energy progression throughout sing-along anthems with friends cathartic full-volume release
- Context
- Released in 2013, 'Icon' serves as a compilation album celebrating Queen's extensive catalog during their enduring legacy. By this time, the band had solidified their status as rock icons, posthumously honoring Freddie Mercury while continuing to influence generations of musicians. The album fits into a period where Queen's music was being rediscovered by new audiences through various media and tributes.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, pop rock
Icon is an album by Queen, released in 2013. A vibrant collection of Queen's anthemic rock and theatrical flair, showcasing their genre-defying sound. The album encapsulated Queen's most beloved tracks, reaffirming their commercial success with notable chart performances across various countries. It played a significant role in reigniting interest in Queen's music, particularly after the success of the biographical film 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and their continued relevance in popular culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Icon sound like?
A vibrant collection of Queen's anthemic rock and theatrical flair, showcasing their genre-defying sound. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Icon by Queen notable?
The album encapsulated Queen's most beloved tracks, reaffirming their commercial success with notable chart performances across various countries. It played a significant role in reigniting interest in Queen's music, particularly after the success of the biographical film 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and their continued relevance in popular culture. Released in 2013, 'Icon' serves as a compilation album celebrating Queen's extensive catalog during their enduring legacy. By this time, the band had solidified their status as rock icons, posthumously honoring Freddie Mercury while continuing to influence generations of musicians. The album fits into a period where Queen's music was being rediscovered by new audiences through various media and tributes.
Who is Icon for?
Icon works well if you're into dynamic energy progression throughout, sing-along anthems with friends and cathartic full-volume release.
How many songs are on Icon?
Icon has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stone Cold Crazy 2:15
- 2 Tie Your Mother Down 4:49
- 3 Fat Bottomed Girls 4:18
- 4 Another One Bites the Dust Standout 3:37
- 5 We Will Rock You Standout 2:04
- 6 We Are the Champions 3:03
- 7 Radio Ga Ga 5:44
- 8 Bohemian Rhapsody Standout 5:57
- 9 I’m in Love With My Car 3:08
- 10 I Want It All 4:42
- 11 The Show Must Go On 4:33
Release Date
June 11, 2013
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
44 min 14 sec
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