Sheer Heart Attack
Queen · 1974
41 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · pop rock
An eclectic blend of glam rock and hard-hitting anthems wrapped in theatricality and intricate harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical anthems for sing-alongs
- dynamic mix of tempos
- short bursts of energy
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, uniform pacing
- looking for lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Brighton rock scene· theatrical glam· sophisticated rebellion
- Career context
- Released on November 8, 1974, 'Sheer Heart Attack' was Queen's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Queen II.' At this point in their career, the band was beginning to gain significant traction in the music scene, particularly in the UK, setting the stage for their future commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Electric Light Orchestra· The Darkness
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Electric Warrior by T. Rex — Captures the same glam rock spirit with catchy anthems and a vibrant sonic palette.Quadrophenia by The Who — Features intricate harmonies and a rebellious narrative, echoing Queen's theatricality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brighton Rock 5:10
- 2 Killer Queen 3:00
- 3 Tenement Funster 2:47
- 4 Flick of the Wrist 3:17
- 5 Lily of the Valley 1:45
- 6 Now I’m Here 4:14
- 7 In the Lap of the Gods 3:22
- 8 Stone Cold Crazy 2:16
- 9 Dear Friends 1:08
- 10 Misfire 1:49
- 11 Bring Back That Leroy Brown 2:15
- 12 She Makes Me (Stormtrooper in Stilettos) 4:09
- 13 In the Lap of the Gods… Revisited 3:46
- 14 Stone Cold Crazy (1991 bonus remix by Michael Wagener) 2:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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