A good friend of mine introduced me to Queen soon after this album was released in 1973. He was always great at finding talent we hadn’t heard. This remains a monumental album, and it continues to affect me in the same way as when I first heard it. It is as fresh & stylistic today as back in ’73, which is rare.
Much has been heard from, and written about, Queen. I’m sure the opinions about their catalogue of work & which is best, are among the most varied in the rock world. For me, this, their first album, stands out. It’s a grand audio spectacle, with a guitar style that reminds me of medieval pageantry. It’s got all the elements that make Queen great: unique vocals & harmonies, driving guitars, drums & bass and a mix of hard rock & reflective melodies. And, once I learned that Brian May had built his own guitar to produce a unique sound, that was icing on the cake.
This album foretold the musical legacy that Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor & John Deacon would create as Queen, and the subsequent success they would achieve.
For further info on the album itself, take a boo at the wiki for the album, here.
Enjoy a listen, and keep yourself alive!