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THE REVIEW
Made In Heaven, Queen, year 1995.
1995 ??!!??
OH! A spontaneous question arises: if Freddie Mercury died in 1991, how can he sing in this album?? ….. magic??? Oh come on, you underestimate those geniuses, May and Taylor (and Deacon): after going back to retrieve a series of tracks discarded from previous albums, plus a little something taken from their respective (and unknown) solo projects and some other bits forgotten in the meantime, these clever guys thought it wise to mix everything together and create a new album, passing off the songs (sung by Mercury) contained within it as new.
I will not dwell on discussing these one by one: already three patient DeBaserian reviewers have decided to take on this unnecessary burden. I will simply say that these are 11 songs that are extremely simple, melodic, catchy, predictable. In short, everything that Queen has done since 1976 onwards. However, a great merit to this band and their deceased frontman, even following their early (and best) albums, must be given: that is, they have always managed to hold in their grasp huge masses, filling gigantic stadiums all over the world. But for a band whose strength lies thus in live performances, what sense does it make to release an album that can never be brought onto a stage, as it is "sung by a DEAD person"?! Well, the answer is so simple… Money, money, money! Just think that even today May and Taylor continue to capitalize on the myth of their irreplaceable singer, and I don't think they will stop easily, given all the reissues and Greatest Hits they keep publishing.
There are still those who buy, listen to, and appreciate these things. I also adored them when I was 13-14 years old, but soon they started to bore me. Don’t get me wrong, I'm not "teaching" you what music to listen to… simply, based on my personal experience, I want to give you some advice: you might love the Queen today, but who knows about tomorrow! So don't spend your money like I did on something you will enjoy only for a limited period.
Otherwise, if you love these Pop-Rock tunes so much, go ahead and keep listening to them.
To the tourist who, climbing a mountain, stops a few hundred meters
from the top to take photos, I can suggest proceeding
a little further to enjoy a better view, but if he doesn't want to
listen to me… … then nothing
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Made In Heaven is a 1995 Queen album created by combining unreleased Freddie Mercury vocals with previously discarded tracks. The reviewer highlights its predictable, melodic pop-rock style reminiscent of Queen's later work but questions the artistic purpose of releasing an album that cannot be performed live. Despite some admiration for the band's legacy, the review suggests the album is largely a commercial effort capitalizing on Mercury's enduring myth. The reviewer advises cautious appreciation and reflection on musical tastes over time.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Queen
British rock band formed in London in 1970. Core classic lineup: Freddie Mercury (lead vocals), Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums) and John Deacon (bass). Known for genre-crossing albums and stadium anthems such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", and for legendary live performances (notably Live Aid 1985). Freddie Mercury died in 1991.143 Reviews
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By zuckina
Listening to it gave me magnificent emotions; it didn’t seem real to me.
His immortal spirit powerfully lives again through his last and old works, unexpectedly delivering to history one of the greatest singers and showmen in the history of music.
By claudio1
MADE IN HEAVEN... is a worthy conclusion to the story of Queen!
I like to believe that Heaven For Everyone and Too Much Love Will Kill You are two gift-tributes from Roger and Brian to Freddie.
By Josh
“The sun is shining, and no one can stop me” takes on a courageous and moving connotation.
One perceives the heartrending communicative necessity of one of the greatest musicians of the century.
By andrew1992
"Made In Heaven is certainly an album full of pathos; not so much for the tracks but more so for the period that both the fans and the band were experiencing."
Freddie had an ambition: to create a universal art that united music with the art and magic of theater, and he did not want death to destroy his desire.
By Frenk
This album cannot and must not be interpreted as an album... This is a goodbye, this is a 'hey people, this is us, we are Queen, this was Freddie.'
'Mother Love... The most emotional moment... a spine-chilling solo, completely clean, there is nostalgia, pathos, suffering, fear, the end.'
