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The Singles Collection Volume 2

Queen · 2009

103 min · 26 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · pop rock

An eclectic mix of live anthems and polished studio recordings showcasing Queen's theatricality and musical versatility.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic sing-alongs with friends
  • theatrical live performance energy
  • nostalgic anthems for celebration
  • eclectic mix for varied moods
  • wave-like pacing for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking minimalistic soundscapes
  • prefer single tracks over collections

Where this album fits

Themes
media commentary· individuality and defiance· theatrical rock legacy
Career context
Released in 2009, 'The Singles Collection Volume 2' captures Queen's expansive journey through the late 70s to the early 90s, following their commercial peak in the late 80s with hits like 'Radio Ga Ga' and 'I Want to Break Free'. This compilation serves as a retrospective, celebrating their diverse sound and influence after Freddie Mercury's passing in 1991, marking a time when their legacy was being cemented in rock history.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie — Shares a theatrical approach with glam rock flair and themes of individuality and media commentary.
Out of the Blue by Electric Light Orchestra — Both feature grandiose arrangements and a blend of rock with orchestral elements, embracing theatricality.
Quadrophenia by The Who — Explores themes of identity and rebellion with a powerful mix of rock styles and anthemic storytelling.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Love of My Life (live) 3:43
  • 2 Now I’m Here (live) 8:42

Disc 2

  • 1 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2:45
  • 2 We Will Rock You (live) 3:08

Disc 3

  • 1 Save Me 3:50
  • 2 Let Me Entertain You (live) 3:14

Disc 4

  • 1 Play the Game 3:33
  • 2 A Human Body 3:43

Disc 5

  • 1 Another One Bites the Dust 3:36
  • 2 Dragon Attack 4:19

Disc 6

  • 1 Flash’s Theme 2:52
  • 2 Football Fight 1:29

Disc 7

  • 1 Under Pressure 4:07
  • 2 Soul Brother 3:39

Disc 8

  • 1 Body Language 4:34
  • 2 Life Is Real 3:30

Disc 9

  • 1 Las palabras de amor (The Words of Love) 4:32
  • 2 Cool Cat 3:29

Disc 10

  • 1 Calling All Girls 3:54
  • 2 Put Out the Fire 3:20

Disc 11

  • 1 Back Chat 4:12
  • 2 Staying Power 4:12

Disc 12

  • 1 Radio Ga Ga 5:50
  • 2 I Go Crazy 3:43

Disc 13

  • 1 I Want to Break Free 4:26
  • 2 Machines (or ‘Back to Humans’) 5:09

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