Another World

Brian May

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 15, 1998)
• Original Release Date: August 4, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hollywood Records
• ASIN: B00000DC7L
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,821 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
1998 solo album for EMI by Queen's guitarist on a limited edition picture disc. 12 tracks, including the singles 'The Business' and 'On My Way Up'. The album is a tribute to May's late friend/ legendary drummer Cozy Powell. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome - Brian is the guv'nor !!, August 10, 2000

By	Christopher Lawson (Stockport, Cheshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

Just to prove that there is life after Queen, Brian May has come up with an absolutely wonderful album. The full range of his undoubted talent is here for all the world to see, from the traditional Queen-esque rockers such as Business and China Belle to the hauntingly beautiful Another World and Why Don't We Try Again. Brian has emerged from Freddie Mercury's huge shadow to become a solo artist in his own right. His delicate and emotional vocal style is perfectly complimented by his stunning guitar work - the man is a musical genius, do yourself a favour and go out and buy this album ..... your ears will love you for the rest of your life.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars misty blue and lilac too, March 20, 2000

By	Becke D. "willowgirl33" (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This is Brian May's glorious sophomore solo album, and those who know his first album know what to expect: some darn fine music. "Another World" starts out with the embryonic "Space", which then launches into the rockin' "Business", a tormented yet beautiful plea for peace. "China Belle", next, sports one wicked guitar, as well as some rather predictable lyrics. Number four, the breathtaking "Why Don't We Try Again", is my personal favorite. Anyone who doubts Brian's worthiness as a vocalist need only listen to this song once to be convinced of the folly of their ways. Next comes "On My Way Up". From the first 'heyyy' it's fun, it's flip, it's Brian being adorable as always. The metallic "Cyborg" shows off some of Brian's supernatural guitar talent. Wow. Moving on, there's "The Guv'nor" (with Jeff Beck). Okay: All I can say is, here are two of the best guitarists in rock history, working together. What do YOU think the result is going to be like? It's mayhem. It's a long way from the next song, the searchingly sentimental "Wilderness". Then it's back to mad mad rock'n'roll with the excellent cover of the Beatles tune "Slow Down". This is followed by another worthy cover, Jimi Hendrix's "One Rainy Wish", which Brian executes with flair and power. Well done, indeed. Pressing on, there's more good stuff: the live-effect "All the Way From Memphis", a cheeky Mott the Hoople cover (with a guest appearance by Ian Hunter himself). Now it's time to wind down. The last song on the album is the title track, "Another World". (Leave it to Brian to put the title track last.) It's a lovely piece, with beautifully wistful lyrics and sweetly gentle acoustic guitar work. Rewarding the patient listener, the false ending leads to an instrumental reprise of "Business", to conclude the album on a soft, meditative note. This is a must have for all Brian and Queen fans, as well as for anyone else who truly loves music. Mightily recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More wonderfulness, please., March 11, 2007

By	Marvin S. Long "mightymm" (Austin, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is must-have stuff for any Queen fan. Brian rocks his heart out, holds nothing back. His cover of Hendrix's "One Rainy Wish" is just phenomenal.