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The Crown Jewels

Queen · 1998

325 min · 90 tracks · hard rock

A sweeping collection of rock anthems that blend theatricality with raw energy, showcasing Queen's eclectic musical prowess.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Keep Yourself Alive Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Bohemian Rhapsody — This track is a defining moment in rock history, presenting a bold fusion of operatic elements and rock that showcases Freddie Mercury's songwriting genius and vocal range.
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    Somebody to Love — The song exemplifies Queen's ability to blend gospel influences with rock, featuring intricate harmonies that create an emotional depth while maintaining an uplifting spirit.
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    We Will Rock You — An anthem of stadiums, this track is notable for its iconic stomp-stomp-clap beat, which has become synonymous with sports culture and collective unity.
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    Killer Queen — With its clever lyrics and catchy melody, this song showcases the band's knack for storytelling within a pop-rock framework, marking their rise to prominence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied peaks
  • spontaneous sing-along moments
  • for nostalgic evenings
  • ideal for road trip playlists
  • exploration of eclectic moods

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, straightforward tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A comprehensive collection showcasing Queen's eclecticism, appealing to dedicated fans.
Themes
theatrical performances· Freddie Mercury's legacy· rock opera innovation
Career context
Released in 1998, The Crown Jewels is a comprehensive box set compiling Queen's early work from the 1970s through to their mid-1980s peak. At this point in their career, Queen had already established themselves as one of the most innovative and commercially successful bands in rock history, following hits like A Night at the Opera and The Game. This box set serves as both a retrospective and a celebration of their diverse sound, just prior to their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Keep Yourself Alive Start here 3:47
  • 2 Doing All Right 4:09
  • 3 Great King 5:43
  • 4 My Fairy King 4:08
  • 5 Liar 6:25
  • 6 The Night Comes Down 4:23
  • 7 Modern Times Rock ’n’ Roll 1:48
  • 8 Son & Daughter 3:21
  • 9 Jesus 3:44
  • 10 Seven Seas of Rhye 1:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Procession 1:13
  • 2 Father to Son 6:14
  • 3 White Queen (As It Began) 4:35
  • 4 Some Day One Day 4:22
  • 5 The Loser in the End 4:02
  • 6 Ogre Battle 4:07
  • 7 The Fairy Feller’s Master Stroke 2:41
  • 8 Nevermore 1:18
  • 9 The March of the Black Queen 6:33
  • 10 Funny How Love Is 2:50
  • 11 Seven Seas of Rhye 2:49

Disc 3

  • 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 1:44
  • 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 1:50
  • 11 Bring Back That Leroy Brown 2:15
  • 12 She Makes Me (Stormtrooper in Stilettoes) 4:09
  • 13 In the Lap of the Gods... Revisited 3:45

Disc 4

  • 1 Death on Two Legs (Dedicated to…) 3:43
  • 2 Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon 1:07
  • 3 I’m In Love With My Car 3:04
  • 4 You’re My Best Friend 2:51
  • 5 ’39 3:30
  • 6 Sweet Lady 4:02
  • 7 Seaside Rendezvous 2:15
  • 8 The Prophet’s Song 8:19
  • 9 Love of My Life 3:38
  • 10 Good Company 3:23
  • 11 Bohemian Rhapsody 5:53
  • 12 God Save the Queen 1:13

Disc 5

  • 1 Tie Your Mother Down 4:49
  • 2 You Take My Breath Away 5:08
  • 3 Long Away 3:33
  • 4 Millionaire Waltz 4:55
  • 5 You and I 3:27
  • 6 Somebody to Love 4:57
  • 7 White Man 4:59
  • 8 Good Old‐Fashioned Lover Boy 2:54
  • 9 Drowse 3:45
  • 10 Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together) 5:53

Disc 6

  • 1 We Will Rock You 2:02
  • 2 We Are the Champions 3:02
  • 3 Sheer Heart Attack 3:27
  • 4 All Dead, All Dead 3:10
  • 5 Spread Your Wings 4:35
  • 6 Fight From the Inside 3:04
  • 7 Get Down, Make Love 3:51
  • 8 Sleeping on the Sidewalk 3:07
  • 9 Who Needs You 3:06
  • 10 It’s Late 6:26
  • 11 My Melancholy Blues 3:26

Disc 7

  • 1 Mustapha 3:01
  • 2 Fat Bottomed Girls 4:17
  • 3 Jealousy 3:13
  • 4 Bicycle Race 3:03
  • 5 If You Can’t Beat Them 4:15
  • 6 Let Me Entertain You 3:02
  • 7 Dead on Time 3:23
  • 8 In Only Seven Days 2:29
  • 9 Dreamers Ball 3:30
  • 10 Fun It 3:29
  • 11 Leaving Home Ain’t Easy 3:15
  • 12 Don’t Stop Me Now 3:29
  • 13 More of That Jazz 4:15

Disc 8

  • 1 Play the Game 3:32
  • 2 Dragon Attack 4:18
  • 3 Another One Bites the Dust 3:37
  • 4 Need Your Loving Tonight 2:49
  • 5 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2:44
  • 6 Rock It (Prime Jive) 4:32
  • 7 Don’t Try Suicide 3:52
  • 8 Sail Away Sweet Sister 3:32
  • 9 Coming Soon 2:50
  • 10 Save Me 3:48

What to play next

Greatest Hits III
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It sets the stage with a focus on hard rock anthems that resonate with themes in The Crown Jewels.
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