Released 6 years ago this October
Live Around the World
Queen + Adam Lambert · 2020
175 min · 42 tracks · rock music
A vibrant celebration of classic rock anthems reimagined through Adam Lambert's dynamic vocals and Queen's legendary instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Somebody to Love — This track exemplifies Lambert's ability to deliver powerful, emotional performances that resonate with both old and new fans alike. The soaring vocals and harmonies pay homage to Mercury while adding a modern sensibility.
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Bohemian Rhapsody — The iconic centerpiece of any Queen performance, this rendition captures the theatricality and complexity of the original while allowing Lambert to showcase his vocal range dramatically.
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We Will Rock You — A staple anthem that ignites crowd participation, this track highlights the electric atmosphere of their live shows and encapsulates the spirit of unity and resilience inherent in Queen’s music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This live album captures energetic performances but lacks a cohesive narrative or flow due to its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album features live performances of classic Queen songs, with Adam Lambert's vocals often soaring above the instrumentation.
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections and audience interactions, enhancing the live experience.
- The setlist is heavily front-loaded with well-known hits, while later tracks include deeper cuts and repeated songs from earlier in the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Somebody to Love
The bridge features a poignant shift where the call for connection becomes more urgent and desperate against a backdrop of harmonizing vocals.
This moment amplifies the emotional stakes by contrasting the earlier verses' reflective tone with a raw plea for companionship.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tear It Up 3:05
- 2 Now I’m Here 5:06
- 3 Another One Bites the Dust 3:22
- 4 Fat Bottomed Girls 5:27
- 5 Don’t Stop Me Now 4:10
- 6 I Want to Break Free 3:33
- 7 Somebody to Love 5:58
- 8 Love Kills: The Ballad 4:17
- 9 I Was Born to Love You 4:04
- 10 Under Pressure 3:45
- 11 Who Wants to Live Forever 4:40
- 12 The Show Must Go On 4:17
- 13 Love of My Life 4:13
- 14 Bohemian Rhapsody 2:21
- 15 Radio Ga Ga 4:23
- 16 Ay‐ohs 1:05
- 17 Hammer to Fall 4:53
- 18 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 4:03
- 19 We Will Rock You 2:29
- 20 We Are the Champions 4:39
Disc 2
- 1 Tear It Up 2:58
- 2 Now I'm Here 5:34
- 3 Another One Bites The Dust 3:24
- 4 Fat Bottomed Girls 6:25
- 5 Don't Stop Me Now 4:23
- 6 I Want To Break Free 3:34
- 7 Somebody To Love 5:58
- 8 Love Kills - The Ballad 4:17
- 9 I Was Born To Love You 4:13
- 10 Drum Battle 2:26
- 11 Under Pressure 3:46
- 12 Who Wants To Live Forever 4:38
- 13 Guitar Solo - Last Horizon 10:12
- 14 The Show Must Go On 4:15
- 15 Love Of My Life 4:55
- 16 Bohemian Rhapsody 2:20
- 17 Radio Ga Ga 4:21
- 18 Ay-Ohs 1:06
- 19 Hammer To Fall 5:07
- 20 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 4:11
- 21 We Will Rock You 2:29
- 22 We Are The Champions 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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