Live in Ukraine
Queen + Paul Rodgers · 2009
120 min · 28 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant live recording that captures the electrifying energy of classic rock anthems performed with passion and precision.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Show Must Go On — This track highlights the resilience and theatricality of Queen’s legacy, with Paul Rodgers delivering a powerful vocal performance that resonates deeply in a live setting.
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Bohemian Rhapsody — A quintessential Queen anthem, this song showcases the band's unique blend of operatic elements and rock, capturing the audience's enthusiasm during its iconic crescendos.
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I Want It All — This anthem embodies themes of determination and ambition, making it a standout moment in the concert that invigorates the crowd with its rallying chorus.
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We Will Rock You — A live staple, this track engages the audience with its stomping beat and clapping rhythm, creating an unforgettable communal experience during the performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A vibrant live album that captures Queen's energy but lacks a cohesive narrative throughout its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Paul Rodgers' vocal delivery varies between powerful rock shouts and softer moments, particularly during 'Love of My Life'.
- The album includes extended instrumental sections, such as a drum solo and guitar solo, which showcase the band's musicianship.
- The pacing shifts notably after 'Bohemian Rhapsody', leading into a climactic finish with 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions'.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy live performance atmosphere
- celebratory sing-along moments
- nostalgic anthems with crowd interaction
- dynamic pacing with varied tempos
- cathartic release through familiar hits
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio-polished sound
- want quiet, introspective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Live in Ukraine' marked a significant moment for Queen + Paul Rodgers, showcasing their collaboration following the band's resurgence in the early 2000s. This album came after their successful studio efforts, including 'The Cosmos Rocks,' and solidified their status as a live performance powerhouse, blending classic hits with new material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Electric Light Orchestra· Foreigner
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 One Vision 4:03
- 2 Tie Your Mother Down 2:29
- 3 The Show Must Go On 4:37
- 4 Fat Bottomed Girls 5:00
- 5 Another One Bites the Dust 3:35
- 6 Hammer to Fall 3:42
- 7 I Want It All 4:10
- 8 I Want to Break Free 3:55
- 9 Seagull 4:50
- 10 Love of My Life 5:45
- 11 ’39 4:36
- 12 Drum Solo 5:00
- 13 I'm in Love With My Car 3:42
- 14 Say It's Not True 4:31
Disc 2
- 1 Shooting Star 6:21
- 2 Bad Company 5:36
- 3 Guitar Solo 3:58
- 4 Bijou 2:07
- 5 Last Horizon 4:32
- 6 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 4:04
- 7 C-Lebrity 3:52
- 8 Feel Like Makin' Love 6:45
- 9 Bohemian Rhapsody 5:53
- 10 Cosmos Rockin' 4:28
- 11 All Right Now 5:31
- 12 We Will Rock You 2:19
- 13 We Are the Champions 2:59
- 14 God Save the Queen 2:05
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