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The A–Z of Queen, Volume 1

Queen · 2007

94 min · 20 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant collage of rock anthems and ballads showcasing Queen's theatricality and eclectic sound across various styles.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    A Kind of Magic Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Bohemian Rhapsody — This track epitomizes Queen's creative ambition with its operatic structure and genre-blending style, making it a defining anthem of rock history.
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    Another One Bites the Dust — With its infectious bass line and danceable groove, this song showcases Queen's ability to cross into funk territory while remaining unmistakably rock.
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    Don’t Stop Me Now — Celebrated for its upbeat energy and motivational lyrics, this track has become synonymous with celebration and positivity, resonating widely in popular culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebratory sing-alongs with friends
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • nostalgic anthems for gatherings
  • for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking subtle, quiet moments
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Starting Point — Introduces younger audiences to Queen’s iconic hits, making it accessible.
Themes
theatrical rock anthems· glam rock resurgence· operatic storytelling
Career context
Released on July 10, 2007, 'The A–Z of Queen, Volume 1' arrived during a period when Queen's legacy was being celebrated posthumously following Freddie Mercury's death in 1991. This compilation draws from their extensive catalog, capturing the band's evolution and maintaining their cultural relevance for new generations of listeners.

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 A Kind of Magic Start here 4:25
  • 2 Another One Bites the Dust 3:35
  • 3 Bohemian Rhapsody 5:54
  • 4 Bicycle Race 3:02
  • 5 I Want It All 4:01
  • 6 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2:43
  • 7 Don’t Stop Me Now 3:30
  • 8 Fat Bottomed Girls 3:26
  • 9 Flash 2:50
  • 10 Innuendo 6:32
  • 11 Good Old‐Fashioned Lover Boy 2:53

Disc 2

  • 1 A Kind of Magic Start here 4:37
  • 2 Another One Bites the Dust 3:54
  • 3 Bohemian Rhapsody 6:01
  • 4 I Want It All 5:08
  • 5 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 5:24
  • 6 Don’t Stop Me Now 3:30
  • 7 Fat Bottomed Girls 5:45
  • 8 Innuendo 6:44
  • 9 Wembley Stadium Concert Interview 10:34

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