Innuendo [Vinyl] [Collector's Edition]

Queen | Format: Vinyl

Product Details

• Vinyl (August 31, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Collector's Edition
• Label: FONTANA HOLLYWOOD
• ASIN: B002E2M3LG
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (159 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,864 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Innuendo

2. I'm Going Slightly Mad

3. Headlong

4. I Can't Live with You

5. Don't Try So Hard

6. Ride the Wild Wind

7. All God's People

8. These Are the Days of Our Lives

9. Delilah

10. The Hitman

11. Bijou

12. The Show Must Go On

Editorial Reviews

Queen achieved many things in their recordings with Freddie Mercury, but they reached new heights with the last album recorded and released while he was alive. Innuendo is an ambitious, epic lp with heartfelt, mature lyrics which took on new meaning when Freddie passed away immediately after its' release. This is the first U.S. release of Innuendo on vinyl lp and features the original 1991 edits made by the band for the vinyl release A platinum smash in its original and CD releases, now restored to glorious analog 180 gram jet-black vinyl lp. Yes it's Phase II of Queen on Vinyl Collector's Edition re-issue program - every Queen studio album is to be released on vinyl lps over the next two years. The original albums are being re-issued correct in every detail to the original releases, including inner sleeves, packaging and bonuses.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Queen's best album. No question., October 3, 2000

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BGFN8 "If you ain't listenin' you ain't livin'" (Farmingville, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Innuendo (Audio CD)

There is no word in the English dictionary that accurately describes this work of genius. It is absolutely amazing, unbelieveable, incredible. I have almost every Queen album, this was the first one I purchased aside from the greatest hits, and it still reigns supreme over all the other Queen albums.

"Innuendo" (the song) is my favorite Queen song, it is amazing. It opens with a drum roll which makes you jump upon first listen. Freddie Mercury sounds better than ever before. The highlight of the track is the "wandering minstrel" guitar interlude beginning at 3:16, it starts out in 5/4 time, then goes into 6/4 after a couple of choruses. Absolutely amazing. "I'm Going Slightly Mad" is a humorous track, which is somewhat Noel Coward-ish. "Headlong" is an excellent rocker, will please metalheads everywhere with its heavily distorted guitar riffs and excellent solos. "I Can't Live With You" is a fantastic song, with great lyrics and instrumentation. "Don't Try So Hard" features one of Freddie Mercury's ultimate vocal performances, absolutely beautiful, will bring tears to some eyes, no joke. Roger Taylor must have been the primary force behind "Ride The Wild Wind," as his drums really stand out on this fast, heart-pumping track. "All God's People" is classic Freddie Mercury, with its complex, multilayered vocals ala "Somebody To Love" or "Bohemian Rhapsody." Next is the haunting track "These Are The Days Of Our Lives," a song about looking back on childhood and enjoying life as an adult. This song was also the last music video filmed by Queen as a foursome with Freddie. "Delilah" is a cute, little ditty about Freddie's favorite cat of the same name. Then in charges "The Hitman," which rocks and reels us all like just like the album's earlier track "Headlong." Next is "Bijou," an instrumental with a brief lyric from Freddie. This track features incredible guitar work by virtuoso Brian May himself, beautiful.

Finally, the all-out finale "The Show Must Go On" closes the album. This song is most likely the track that defines the Innuendo album. As most of you know, this was the last album Queen released before Freddie Mercury died. He said to his bandmates that he wanted to keep on making records until he was no longer alive to record more music. This song speaks of his attitude toward his state. Freddie was extremely ill with AIDS at the time of recording this album, and was determined to give it his all. "Inside my heart is breaking, my makeup may be flaking but my smile still stays on." This lyric speaks of his exact feeling, sometimes it got so bad he had to prop himself up on the desk and sing. It means that AIDS is taking over him, but he will ignore it and keep going, "I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in, on with the show...."

Innuendo was released on February 5, 1991. On November 24th of that same year, Freddie Mercury was dead. He left this world after he and his bandmates released an album of the most incredible music they could ever do. They knew they were on borrowed time, so they pushed themselves to the limits, and by doing so, they did it better than they ever could have done, with one simple thought of determination, "the show must go on." They continued right up until Freddie was to ill to work. Now and forever, the show will go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on...........

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic ending..., September 29, 2004

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Kate "Rocker" (Chicago, IL (USA)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Innuendo (Audio CD)

It's hard to believe that this is the last album Queen released as a foursome. Released in 1991, not too long before Freddie's death, this truly shows Queen at their finest. It's one of those albums you can listen to all the way through. Starting with the six-minute epic "Innuendo", and ending with the powerful "The Show Must Go On," this album is a must have for any Queen fan, or any rock fan for that matter.

1. Innuendo (10/10)

2. I'm Going slightly Mad (10/10)

3. Headlong (8/10)

4. I Can't Live with You (7.5/10)

5. Don't Try So Hard (9/10)

6. Ride the Wild Wind (8/10)

7. All God's People (7.5/10)

8. These Are the Days of Our Lives (10/10)

9. Delilah (8/10)

10. The Hitman (8.5/10)

11. Bijou (9.5/10)

12. The Show Must Go On (10+)

The last song on the CD is, in my opinion, one of the best Queen songs ever. As you listen to Freddie sing, it's not apparent in any way he was ill. His voice was still as beautiful as ever, and he went out at the top. It pains me to listen to the song, because it seems like a song Freddie wrote about his battle with his illness. "The Days of our Lives" seems like Freddie's farewell song. When he says at the end, "I still love you," I tear up. Freddie Mercury was the best songwriter/singer/performer that I have ever known, and I will remember him forever!

43 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb.., October 10, 2005

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S. A Troutt (MURFREESBORO, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Innuendo (Audio CD)

Forget everything you know about Queen and Freddie Mercury. Buy this CD for the brilliant music alone...

This is simply rock music at the highest level - a great band probably playing at its peak. Every song is a masterpiece, pure and simple.

And then remember Queen and Freddie Mercury. They knew this CD would probably be their last as Queen. And they, as a group, gave it their all. Music, lyrics, performance -its all here.

Listen to the CD again. And then you can cry for what we have lost.