Following their massive 1986 European stadium tour for the A Kind of Magic album, Queen took an extended break. Rumors swirled about an impending breakup, but it turned out the break was brought on by a painful marital divorce for guitarist Brian May (who subsequently battled depression and contemplated suicide), and Freddie Mercury being diagnosed with AIDS. Instead of sinking further into misery, the band regrouped, worked on each other's mental state, and recorded one of their most inspired albums, 1989's The Miracle. Lyrically, the songs tend to reflect on the band's past accomplishments ("Khashoggi's Ship," "Was It All Worth It") as well as the state of the world in the late '80s (the title track, "I Want It All"). Produced by the band and David Richards, The Miracle packs quite a sonic punch, recalling the rich sounds of their past classics (1976's A Day at the Races, etc.). Split 50/50 between pop ("Breakthru," "The Invisible Man," "Rain Must Fall") and heavy rock (the aforementioned "I Want It All," "Khashoggi's Ship," "Was It All Worth It"), the album was another global smash, even re-establishing the band stateside (going Top 30 and attaining gold status). Along with The Game, The Miracle is Queen's strongest album of the '80s. ~ Greg Prato
Rovi
収録内容
構成数 | 9枚
合計収録時間 | 04:24:14
1.
[CD]
1.
Party
2.
Khashoggi's Ship
3.
The Miracle
4.
I Want It All
5.
The Invisible Man
6.
Breakthru
7.
Rain Must Fall
8.
Scandal
9.
My Baby Does Me
10.
Was It All Worth It
2.
[CD]
1.
Party [Original Take]
2.
Khashoggi's Ship [Original Take]
3.
The Miracle [Original Take With John’s Ending]
4.
I Want It All [Original Take]
5.
The Invisible Man [Early Version With Guide Vocal]
6.
When Love Breaks Up [Demo]
7.
Breakthru [Real Drums and Bass]
8.
Rain Must Fall [Demo]
9.
Scandal [Original Rough Mix]
10.
My Baby Loves Me
11.
Was It All Worth It [Original Take]
12.
You Know You Belong to Me
13.
I Guess We're Falling Out [Demo]
14.
Dog With a Bone
15.
Water [Demo]
16.
Face It Alone
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[CD]
1.
I Want It All [Single Version]
2.
Hang On in There
3.
Breakthru [12" Version]
4.
Stealin'
5.
The Invisible Man [12" Version]
6.
Hijack My Heart
7.
Scandal [12" Version]
8.
My Life Has Been Saved
9.
Stone Cold Crazy [Live at the Rainbow, London '74]