Queen - The Works

Release Date:09/25/2015;Notes:Limited 180gm heavyweight vinyl LP repressing of this album from the British rock quartet. The Works is the eleventh studio album by Queen, released in February 1984. After the synth-heavy Hot Space, the album saw the re-emergence of Brian May and Roger Taylor's rock sound, while still incorporating the early 80s retro futuristic electro pop of the German electronic underground (Freddie Mercury) and New York funk scenes (John Deacon). Recorded at the Record Plant Studios and Musicland Studios from August 1983 to January 1984, the album's title comes from a comment Taylor made as recording began - "Let's give them the works!". During the decade, the band decided not to tour in North America and lost the top spot in US sales, but sales around the world (especially Europe) would be even better. The Works sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Queen formed in 1970 and consisted of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock, into their music. They eventually became one of the most famous rock bands in the world and still command much respect long after Mercury's 1991 death.;Track List:1. Radio Gaga 5:08;2. Tear It Up 3:19;3. It's a Hard Life 5:21;4. Man on the Prowl 4:25;5. Machines (Or Back to Humans) 2:13;6. I Want to Break Free 5:46;7. Keep Passing the Open Windows 3:25;8. Hammer to Fall 4:05;9. Is This the World We Created...? 3:25;Special Attributes:180 GRAM VINYL