News of the World
Queen · 1977
44 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · pop rock
A powerful blend of anthemic rock and theatrical flair, punctuated by soaring melodies and commanding vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- anthemic sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- cathartic stadium energy release
- theatrical storytelling through music
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer mellow background listening
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- victory cries· aspirational longing
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'News of the World' was Queen's sixth studio album and marked their transition into stadium rock. Following the commercial success of 'A Night at the Opera' and 'A Day at the Races,' this album solidified their reputation as one of the era's biggest rock bands.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Electric Light Orchestra· The Darkness
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Heroes by David Bowie — Shares anthemic qualities and theatrical flair with soaring melodies, embodying aspirational themes.Out of the Blue by Electric Light Orchestra — Combines orchestral rock with stadium-ready hooks, evoking a similar sense of grandeur and celebration.Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf — Features dramatic rock operatics and powerful vocals, channeling themes of longing and triumph.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Will Rock You 2:02
- 2 We Are the Champions 3:01
- 3 Sheer Heart Attack 3:27
- 4 All Dead, All Dead 3:11
- 5 Spread Your Wings 4:35
- 6 Fight From the Inside 3:03
- 7 Get Down, Make Love 3:51
- 8 Sleeping on the Sidewalk 3:08
- 9 Who Needs You 3:06
- 10 It’s Late 6:22
- 11 My Melancholy Blues 3:30
- 12 We Will Rock You (1991 bonus remix ruined by Rick Rubin) 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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