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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- anthemic sing-alongs with friends dynamic peaks and valleys cathartic stadium energy release
- 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.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, pop rock
News of the World is an album by Queen, released in 1977. A powerful blend of anthemic rock and theatrical flair, punctuated by soaring melodies and commanding vocals. 'News of the World' features two of Queen's most iconic songs, 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions,' both of which have become timeless anthems in sports culture. The album reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, further cementing Queen's international popularity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does News of the World sound like?
A powerful blend of anthemic rock and theatrical flair, punctuated by soaring melodies and commanding vocals. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes News of the World by Queen notable?
'News of the World' features two of Queen's most iconic songs, 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions,' both of which have become timeless anthems in sports culture. The album reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, further cementing Queen's international popularity. 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.
Who is News of the World for?
News of the World works well if you're into anthemic sing-alongs with friends, dynamic peaks and valleys and cathartic stadium energy release.
How many songs are on News of the World?
News of the World has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Will Rock You Standout 2:02
- 2 We Are the Champions Standout 3:01
- 3 Sheer Heart Attack 3:27
- 4 All Dead, All Dead 3:11
- 5 Spread Your Wings Standout 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
Release Date
October 28, 1977
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
44 min 21 sec
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