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Queen of Rock: Electronic Tribute to Queen

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Sadly, a lot of Queen fans just don't have an open mind (like the other reviewer on this page who I doubt has even heard this album.)I just got the CD today and really, it's not too bad. My favorites were "It's A Hard Life" which reminded me of Nine Inch Nails' cover of "Get Down Make Love". While the song has been completely reworked, it still retains Freddie's lyrical intent."Under Pressure" is almost trance-like. VERY relaxing stuff, very pleasent to listen to."We Are the Champions" comes off more like KMFDM which is kinda cool.Anyway, if you're an OPEN MINDED Queen fan who enjoys or would be interested in listening to the band's music done in a completely new fashion, give "Queen of Rock" a try.

Several tracks make this album worth listening to... It's A Kind of Magic and one of the Another One Bites a Dust mixes are good workout/running songs. Most tracks are pretty interesting. You quickly realize, however, that the main strength of the original songs was Freddie Mercury singing. This album comes up way short if that is what you're after. Also, if you're looking for something dance-ish, this electronic tribute is not techno. But if you're a Queen fan and you're looking for something interesting, go for it!

This is just for fans. There are a lot of Queen's tributes tha are much better than this one, but is a "must have" for fans of Queen, the covers are bad example that music of Queen is. I think the cd is not the worst in the world, but certanly isn't the best tribute to Queen. In generaly, is regular and mediocre.

Several tracks make the album worth buying... It's A Kind of Magic and one of the Another One Bites the Dust mixes are good workout/running songs. Most tracks are interesting at least, but you quickly realize the strength of the original Queen songs was Freddie Mercury singing. All of these tracks will disappoint if that is what you're after. Also, if you're looking for a good dance-ish album, this electronic tribute isn't techno. But if you just love Queen and are looking for something interesting, go for it.

I read the other reviews prior to buying this album. I figured that Queen music would be good no matter who sang it---was I ever wrong. I tried to listen with an open mind. In fact, the first track of 'Who Wants to Live Forever' is really quite good, but it goes downhill from there. The true feeling of Queen does not come through in this CD. The background is very noisy, too much guitar, synthesizers, etc. Not strong enough on the vocals. I would not recommend it.

ANY KIND OF QUEEN MUSIC IS MUSIC TO THE EARS! BEAUTIFUL, HAUNTING, HYPNOTIC!

This is the most blasphemous album I have ever heard. I do not recommend anyone buy this album. It is a disgrace and should never have been released. I heard you should respect the dead not defecate on thier graves. FREDDIE would be turning in his if he heard this album. Who ever sold the rights for this album should be ashamed.