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The Crown Jewels

Queen · 1998

325 min · 90 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · pop rock

An expansive collection showcasing Queen's eclecticism from hard rock anthems to intricate ballads.

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 want

  • prefer concise, straightforward tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
theatrical performances· Freddie Mercury's legacy· rock opera innovation
Career context
Released in 1998, 'The Crown Jewels' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Queen's groundbreaking career up until that point. By this time, Queen had transitioned from their early experimental days to become one of the most popular bands in rock history, celebrated for their theatrical performances and innovative sound. This box set came after the band's resurgence following Freddie Mercury's passing in 1991, highlighting their enduring legacy.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie — Both share theatricality and glam elements, with a focus on character-driven narratives.
Out of the Blue by Electric Light Orchestra — Combines rock with orchestral arrangements, echoing Queen's operatic tendencies in songwriting.
Absolution by Muse — Features grandiose themes and eclectic sounds, reminiscent of Queen's dramatic flair and emotional depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Keep Yourself Alive 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

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