Queen
The essential Queen records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1A Night at the OperaQueenStart here
A Night at the Opera
Queen's lavish, everything-at-once masterpiece, home to 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and a riot of music-hall, hard rock and balladry. Expensive, ambitious and irresistible. Their defining statement.
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2Sheer Heart AttackQueenClassic
Sheer Heart Attack
The album where Queen found their range, balancing heavy rock with ornate pop and proving they were more than a hard-rock act. Tight and inventive. An early peak.
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3A Day at the RacesQueenClassic
A Day at the Races
A lush, varied companion to A Night at the Opera, home to 'Somebody to Love'. Tuneful and beloved. A strong record.
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4News of the WorldQueenClassic
News of the World
Leaner and harder than its predecessor, opening with the inescapable one-two of 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions'. Anthemic and stadium-ready. A crowd-pleasing classic.
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5The GameQueenClassic
The Game
A leaner, hit-packed peak, home to 'Another One Bites the Dust' and 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'. Tuneful and huge. A commercial high.
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6Queen IIQueenDeep cut
Queen II
An ambitious, layered early peak of hard-rock drama. Bold and beloved. A cult favourite.
- Bohemian Rhapsody from A Night at the Opera · on Best Songs of the 1970s, Best Rock Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Rock Songs
- Another One Bites the Dust from The Game · on Best 1980s Rock Songs
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