Top tracks — play these first
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Party Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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I Want It All — This track stands out as a powerful anthem for determination and ambition, showcasing Freddie Mercury's commanding vocal performance and anthemic songwriting.
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The Miracle — The title track encapsulates the album’s theme of hope and unity, featuring rich harmonies and a grandiose sound that exemplifies Queen’s theatrical style.
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Khashoggi’s Ship — With its intricate melodies and storytelling lyrics, this song reflects the band's ability to merge narrative depth with catchy hooks, making it a unique addition to their catalog.
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Breakthru — This track features an infectious chorus and highlights the band's signature blend of rock instrumentation with pop sensibility, showcasing their evolution in sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic anthems with introspective ballads, showcasing Queen's melodic strengths in their later years.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads and introspective themes.
- Several tracks employ layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which enhance the theatricality of the sound.
- The album includes both rock anthems and softer ballads, with 'I Want It All' serving as a prominent rallying cry for empowerment.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- euphoric anthems for celebration
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective moments for reflection
- dynamic journey with surprises
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek consistent energy throughout
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued vitality and strong commercial success in Queen's later years.
- Themes
- Freddie Mercury's resilience· theatrical storytelling· celebration of life
- Career context
- The Miracle, released in 1989, was Queen's thirteenth studio album, arriving four years after The Works. This album marked a creative resurgence for the band following Freddie Mercury's health struggles, as they sought to reinvigorate their sound with a blend of traditional rock and contemporary pop elements. It was also the first album to be produced entirely by the band since 1982's Hot Space.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Electric Light Orchestra· The Darkness
Tracklist
- 1 Party Start here 2:24
- 2 Khashoggi’s Ship 2:48
- 3 The Miracle 5:02
- 4 I Want It All 4:33
- 5 The Invisible Man 3:56
- 6 Breakthru 4:08
- 7 Rain Must Fall 4:23
- 8 Scandal 4:43
- 9 My Baby Does Me 3:22
- 10 Was It All Worth It 5:46
- 11 Hang On in There 3:46
- 12 Chinese Torture 1:45
- 13 The Invisible Man (12″ version) 5:29
- 14 Scandal (12″ mix) 6:33
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Next Day
David Bowie
Explores theatrical lyricism and resilient themes, blending rock with introspective moments.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Shares a grandiose melodic style and emotional storytelling, celebrating life's highs and lows.
Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
Combines introspective balladry with theatrical elements, focusing on personal resilience and emotion.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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