Wasn't going to post this as it's already been dissected down to smallest molecules at different places on the net, but after finally finding a fine vinyl copy I could afford and falling in love thought I'd write a few words on it anyway...so here's my two cents. It's an amazing album. Not only because it was recorded as Freddie Mercury's health was rapidly declining due to AIDS and still sounds so good, but also it was a return to their roots with melodic and majestic rock'n'roll topped by Mercury's vocals and Brian May's excellent guitars. Though I bought all Queen LP:s back then I wasn't delighted with the turns their music took after "Jazz". A couple of good tracks here and there, but larger part sounding like stuck in a synth swamp thus hurting my ears and mind. Here I hear very little of that. Synths are used, but mostly staying in the background as support. Instead I get sentimental ballads and well written rockers, performed in a classic Queenish way - so sweet and bombastic at the same time. Good listening all through. Favorite tracks - "Innuendo", "Headlong", "Bijou" and "The Show Must Go On". Apparently five of the tracks were edited for vinyl and are shorter versions here than on the CD. Ive seen discussions on the net where people are enraged about that. But as I don't do CD:s and this vinyl version is enough to fill me with joy I couldn't care less. Issued and reissued on LP, CD and cassette all over the world through the years. Premiere EU had label as shown here in a glossy cover with picture/lyric/credit inner. (QÄN*) (PÖX*)
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