| last-horizon 42265 11.08.2013 10:54 |
Roger's solo collection officially has a title now: "The Lot" link The Cross reunion Fun On Earth The Lot Q + AL FM + MJ tracks If you call Roger and he can't answer claiming to be busy, believe him! |
| rocknrolllover 11.08.2013 11:28 |
Strange title for solo collection, IMHO |
| Hangman_96 11.08.2013 11:49 |
Huh? Nice title overall. |
| dave76 11.08.2013 12:08 |
A solo collection? like the FM boxset from 2000? what exactly kind of tracks? |
| AlexRocks 11.08.2013 12:28 |
AWESOME! |
| soxtalon 11.08.2013 12:42 |
From what has been reported in drips and drabs - RT has been scouring the archives for tracks for The Lot. Whether he decides to use them is another matter. Expect only a barebones release...Then you won't be disappointed. But It definitely sounds like a box set of his albums rather than a compilation with a title like that. The questions? a. Is it actually a box set? It seems that way but who knows. b. Is it simply RT's solo or does it include The Cross? c. Will Rog be convinced to use some archive tracks as enticers... |
| dudeofqueen 11.08.2013 13:31 |
It won't be The Cross as the record deal will likely be different to his solo material. I'd prefer a separate collection for The Cross as they were entirely their own band. |
| soxtalon 11.08.2013 13:42 |
I am in agreement of a sorts, but the rights may have reverted back to him by this time...that's what makes it a possibility (note - I don't know this to be true...just speculation) |
| saj ditta 11.08.2013 13:47 |
nice to hear rogers stuff the lot@solo album coming into the fray i hope the lot stuff is solo/@cross stuff too with maybe rare unreleased 12mixes thrown into i hope?i mean its called the lot so i hope@great deal of time@effort has gone into this@is made specialy for queen taylor fans not into silly mp3 week via week releases etc not into all that just release albums maybe 2 disc/boxset il buy the LOT. |
| Ron 11.08.2013 13:48 |
I'll bet it will be a 1 or 2 cd collection with RT and TC stuff and just to annoy us it will ie just feat I Wanna Testify but not Turn On The TV. Or an edited version of the Strange Frontier extended mix. |
| Russian Headlong 11.08.2013 16:13 |
the cross were not really their own band they used to play rt solo and queen songs live too. |
| brENsKi 11.08.2013 16:20 |
the title: The Lot - is self-explanatory...but for those not "in the know"...Roger's new album is a concept piece with songs covering such wide-ranging topics as "town centre parking", "auctions" "vast quantities" and "a biblical character whose wife's skin seasoned the family's meals for decades after her demise" :-) |
| brENsKi 11.08.2013 16:26 |
Russian Headlong wrote: the cross were not really their own band they used to play rt solo and queen songs live too.are you serious? queen did "covers" live for their entire career. the cross made three of their own albums. they were a band in their own right. artists who form side projects nearly always do some of their previous material. |
| dudeofqueen 12.08.2013 00:54 |
Russian Headlong, Re: your post Predictable idiocy from our Russian correspondant.......... |
| cmi 12.08.2013 01:57 |
Shove It is actually a solo RT effort recorded with a little help from Spike Edney but released as the first The Cross album. The Cross as a band has only two albums. That's why the difference between Shove It and two following albums is so hudge. |
| brENsKi 12.08.2013 03:03 |
^^^ righto. if you want to be pedantic. But - it says "The Cross" on the album - so it's NOT a RT solo...he may have written and played most of it - but HE chose to credit it as "The Cross" - so that's what it is...so therefore, as i said "the cross made three albums" |
| Russian Headlong 12.08.2013 04:17 |
dudeofqueen= moron |
| Agr12345 12.08.2013 06:14 |
I hope a collection as the FM one. 5 years ago i sold my The Cross albums because a collector offered me a VERY good price for them so if this collection contains those albums i'll have them again phisically |
| AlexRocks 12.08.2013 12:34 |
Hmmm...interesting. I wonder what this set will include and what type of packaging it will be in. Hopefully it will be really good packaging with great artwork, photos, and information. |
| dysan 12.08.2013 15:06 |
If done well, this will be excellent. I know that's stating the obvious. |
| GT 13.08.2013 01:04 |
I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this set. |
| rocknrolllover 13.08.2013 01:22 |
GT wrote: I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this set.Yeah yeah. Hardly believe |
| inu-liger 13.08.2013 02:00 |
rocknrolllover wrote:You are such a rude little asshat, you know that? I will not tolerate that kind of attitude towards my friends. GT is a nice humble man, I can vouch for him in that he has no reason to go around spreading hype just for the purpose of winding up fans. He really does mean well, and it's really pathetic that people like you take out your frustrations on him for mistakes and half-bakeries that are really by QPL or their equally high-up affiliates.GT wrote: I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this set.Yeah yeah. Hardly believe |
| rocknrolllover 13.08.2013 02:26 |
inu-liger wrote:Good for good night to yourocknrolllover wrote:You are such a rude little asshat, you know that? I will not tolerate that kind of attitude towards my friends. GT is a nice humble man, I can vouch for him in that he has no reason to go around spreading hype just for the purpose of winding up fans. He really does mean well, and it's really pathetic that people like you take out your frustrations on him for mistakes and half-bakeries that are really by QPL or their equally high-up affiliates.GT wrote: I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this set.Yeah yeah. Hardly believe |
| zephead2112 13.08.2013 02:53 |
I don't post here very often but I'm finally forced to say that I'm absolutely sick and tired of reading this ^^ person's relentless and tiresome DRIVEL. Sorry, rant over. |
| rocknrolllover 13.08.2013 03:24 |
I'm very kind man, and very shy. I'm not rude man as you're saying. Even if so , I don't care. I have right to speak what I think. If I don't respect somebody, in any case I'm sorry for this. |
| Pingfah 13.08.2013 03:32 |
CMI wrote: Shove It is actually a solo RT effort recorded with a little help from Spike Edney but released as the first The Cross album. The Cross as a band has only two albums. That's why the difference between Shove It and two following albums is so hudge.It doesn't matter who wrote it, the main lineup of The Cross was in place and performed on the album. Blue Rock was mostly written by Spike Edney, but that doesn't make it not a Cross album either. |
| GT 13.08.2013 03:36 |
That is correct Pingfah. Although 'Shove It' initially was started by RT, the album features all the Cross members. |
| Vali 13.08.2013 03:56 |
GT wrote: I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this set.Gary, thanks a lot for such simple sentence. Coming from you, I do really believe it. Now I can say that I am anticipating this set as much as Fun On Earth. yeah, Good Times Are Now ... at last ? :) |
| ninjabaz 13.08.2013 04:17 |
You are such a rude little asshat, you know that? ..... lol funny as fuck! Great news on all the Queen and Rog material coming soon, happy days :) |
| rocknrolllover 13.08.2013 04:36 |
ninjabaz wrote: You are such a rude little asshat, you know that? ..... lol funny as fuck! Great news on all the Queen and Rog material coming soon, happy days :)Shame on you |
| ninjabaz 13.08.2013 05:07 |
rocknrolllover wrote:Ah dude chillout I am not getting into another spat with you, I simply found "rude little asshat" to be very funny :)ninjabaz wrote: You are such a rude little asshat, you know that? ..... lol funny as fuck! Great news on all the Queen and Rog material coming soon, happy days :)Shame on you |
| soxtalon 13.08.2013 06:24 |
GT wrote: I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this set.Excellent news GT! Thanks! |
| cmsdrums 13.08.2013 06:42 |
Thanks GT - I assume that you and GB have been involved in the archive trawls for 'The Lot' and found some loverly treats for us!? Any change there could be a Blu Ray or DVD compliation of promos/interviews/live to accompany the audio?? Can I ask a related point? There is a little bass guitar 'trill' shortly before the guitar solo on the Queen version of Heaven For Everyone, which is EXACTLY the same as on The Cross version ( and I don't mean duplicated by another player, I mean it's the SAME part). Do you know if John played uncredited on Heaven For Everyone, or if this means Peter Noone appears uncredited on the Made In Heaven album? (or perhaps more likely Roger recorded it originally for The Cross version and John just didn't replace it).? Don't know if your reserach would have yet got to this level, but no hamr in asking! Cheers cmsdrums |
| rocknrolllover 13.08.2013 07:04 |
Roger's box set will be out next year, I suppose . |
| EDWOOD 13.08.2013 07:05 |
Thanks for the input GT. So there is an abundance of material that could be used then. 4 studio solo albums and maybe (?) 3 Cross albums. Don't know if any live Roger solo material may be included but I'm sure there must be some available. Roger was just about the most productive member outside Queen anyway so it will be good to hear what there is to offer. I'm not sure what to make of this rocknrolllover character - I have only started to post here recently but have read the forums for some time. Is he using an online translator so he may be more abusive then he means to be? Or is he just, you know, a bit of a troll? |
| rocknrolllover 13.08.2013 07:14 |
EDWOOD wrote: Thanks for the input GT. So there is an abundance of material that could be used then. 4 studio solo albums and maybe (?) 3 Cross albums. Don't know if any live Roger solo material may be included but I'm sure there must be some available. Roger was just about the most productive member outside Queen anyway so it will be good to hear what there is to offer. I'm not sure what to make of this rocknrolllover character - I have only started to post here recently but have read the forums for some time. Is he using an online translator so he may be more abusive then he means to be? Or is he just, you know, a bit of a troll?Oh shit this crap again!! I am no a troll. |
| Vali 13.08.2013 08:56 |
BACK TO TOPIC: the fact that GT is hinting such "good news" makes me wonder in wich direction have RT and his team decided to go. The sole possibility of having 1 single disc of "rare" material in this "Lot" makes me feel so excited. Of course a "FM Solo boxset"-type package seems unlikely , but ... really, anything including unheard stuff, alt. mixes, etc etc will be fantastic. |
| brians wig 13.08.2013 09:16 |
GT wrote: I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this set.Does that imply a proper physical release then Gary? I hope so, because I won't be spending any money on it if it's crappy digital downloads only. For "The Lot", I'd expect all albums remastered, an additional disc of demos and unreleased STUDIO stuff for each album and WITH each album (and I mean a disc FULL not five bloody tracks like the Queen Deluxe albums, half of which were live), and a couple of discs containing ALL previously released extended mixes and remixes and single edits. That's one hell of a boxset and if it costs me £150 then so be it. Nice if it had a DVD of the promos in there as well and at least one pro shot live concert from The Cross & RT. Still think I won't be disappointed? |
| last-horizon 42265 13.08.2013 09:20 |
Vali wrote: BACK TO TOPIC: the fact that GT is hinting such "good news" makes me wonder in wich direction have RT and his team decided to go. The sole possibility of having 1 single disc of "rare" material in this "Lot" makes me feel so excited. Of course a "FM Solo boxset"-type package seems unlikely , but ... really, anything including unheard stuff, alt. mixes, etc etc will be fantastic.I agree. By reading GT's post, I dream with a FM alike set. Although I have all the official albums and singles, their inclusion would be very accurate since some of them have been out of print for a long time, and used copies of albums like MBADTK are very HTF or sold at crazy prices. If it will be a "Best Of" like it has been rumoured in the recent years, perhaps that would apply for disc 1 while an expanded deluxe edition could span some single versions, b-sides and unreleased songs and why not a book and a DVD with a mini-documentary and video clips (alas Paul McCartney's recent deluxe edition releases). Just my speculation (and hope). |
| splicksplack 13.08.2013 09:43 |
I think you should all calm down. Roger does not have the selling potential that Queen has. Mr and Mrs 'I quite like Queen' will not be splashing out on this. Talk of a FM type box set is ludicrous. |
| last-horizon 42265 13.08.2013 10:11 |
splicksplack wrote: I think you should all calm down. Roger does not have the selling potential that Queen has. Mr and Mrs 'I quite like Queen' will not be splashing out on this. Talk of a FM type box set is ludicrous.I couldn't agree more. However, after the FM box was released, back in 2000, GB confirmed that he would next dig into Brian and Roger's solo archives with the purpose of releasing something similar. Brian is no longer a solo artist since 2001 (his last solo recording was "Teasin'", and it was a cover). After that, he has been only collaborating, performing with Kerry and the Q+ projects. And as a matter of fact, apart from a brief version of "Driven By You", he has never performed any of his solo songs again after 1998 (not counting "Last Horizon" or "TMLWKY" with Pavarotti + in early 2005 but not sang by him). So he clearly has no interest in his solo career anymore. I think that it has a lot to do with Cozy's passing. I am sure that if that unfortunate event didn't happen, the story would have been different. The AW tour was no way as good as the BTTL one, and that has solely to do with Cozy's absence. However Roger, every now and then kisses his solo projects (aRTy 2006 -that IMO is a solo project and not a collaboration-, Unblinking Eye, The Cross reunion plus lots of live appearences as a solo artist billing). He's obviously into it, so even if a FM alike box set is pretty unlikely because of the potential low demand, a nice 3CD+1DVD+nice booklet set spanning his solo career, including single and unreleased versions as well as some stuff from the archives, is not a very crazy idea, specially considering that with Fun On Earth, Q+AL and FM/MJ tracks (and TC 2013 if you want to, as well), he will be getting a lot of attention from fans. |
| rocknrolllover 13.08.2013 10:22 |
brians wig wrote:I don't understand your frustration concerning studio reissue 2011 with additional CD . No one promised that they will release archive songs or at least a part of this. This is a common situation when the band signed a deal with another label, also was with Hollywood Records 1991GT wrote: I don't think anyone will be disappointed with this set.Does that imply a proper physical release then Gary? I hope so, because I won't be spending any money on it if it's crappy digital downloads only. For "The Lot", I'd expect all albums remastered, an additional disc of demos and unreleased STUDIO stuff for each album and WITH each album (and I mean a disc FULL not five bloody tracks like the Queen Deluxe albums, half of which were live), and a couple of discs containing ALL previously released extended mixes and remixes and single edits. That's one hell of a boxset and if it costs me £150 then so be it. Nice if it had a DVD of the promos in there as well and at least one pro shot live concert from The Cross & RT. Still think I won't be disappointed? |
| cmsdrums 13.08.2013 10:31 |
last-horizon 42265 wrote:You're spot on there - if Cozy hadn't died, I am pretty doubtful that Brian would have moved back to working with Roger (certainly other than one offs), and to the world of Queen in general. He always spoke of how musically and socially he and Cozy 'clicked', and whilst they both would have done other things, I'm sure they would have continue to collaborate extensively in the studio and on the road.splicksplack wrote: I think you should all calm down. Roger does not have the selling potential that Queen has. Mr and Mrs 'I quite like Queen' will not be splashing out on this. Talk of a FM type box set is ludicrous.So he clearly has no interest in his solo career anymore. I think that it has a lot to do with Cozy's passing. I am sure that if that unfortunate event didn't happen, the story would have been different. . |
| MackMantilla 13.08.2013 12:37 |
I think it would be a good opportunity to release The Cross Live in Genove '90 video. But I think this is too much asking for.. At least, I hope we can get a dvd with RT/TC promo videos ;) |
| rocknrolllover 13.08.2013 12:49 |
MackMantilla wrote: I think it would be a good opportunity to release The Cross Live in Genove '90 video. But I think this is too much asking for.. At least, I hope we can get a dvd with RT/TC promo videos ;)Or one clip on heaven for everyone in DVD space :-D |
| brENsKi 13.08.2013 16:36 |
please...for the love of Christ ^^^ try and at least get into the same post code as "English"...give us a f**king chance to understand you |
| DLCVinnuendo 13.08.2013 21:55 |
very excellent news!!!! |
| dudeofqueen 14.08.2013 01:27 |
I would imagine it'll be lavish in its own way - sure, Roger isn't / wasn't as high profile or as broad appeal as Freddie was, but he had a decent following within the band's fan base. I reckon the set will be PACKED out with material and little will be left out - Roger is (rightly) proud of his solo material and I reckon he'll give it the best chance possible in terms of presentation. Not too sure he's all that bothered about the sales figures, given that the FM + Queen + Wacko Jacko tracks, whatever they are, will sell in their millions - he'll be OK paying the heating bill this winter......... |
| cmsdrums 14.08.2013 06:28 |
dudeofqueen wrote: I would imagine it'll be lavish in its own way - sure, Roger isn't / wasn't as high profile or as broad appeal as Freddie was, but he had a decent following within the band's fan base. .........Indeed - not as high profile but certainly the most prolific and interesting (for me) solo career; including The Cross, he's about to release his 8th solo album, and there's a lot of artists considered solo acts who haven't released nearly as many (and that's whilst churning out the Queen body of work too!) And he's not done badly for 'just a drummer' when compared to high profile band vocalists; Jagger has only 3 solo albums, Daltrey 8, Plant 9 or 10....... |
| cmsdrums 14.08.2013 06:29 |
cmsdrums wrote:dudeofqueen wrote: I would imagine it'll be lavish in its own way - sure, Roger isn't / wasn't as high profile or as broad appeal as Freddie was, but he had a decent following within the band's fan base. .........Indeed - not as high profile but certainly the most prolific and interesting (for me) solo career; including The Cross, he's about to release his 8th solo album, and there's a lot of artists considered solo acts who haven't released nearly as many (and that's whilst churning out the Queen body of work too!) And he's not done badly for 'just a drummer' when compared to high profile band vocalists; Jagger has only 4 solo albums, Daltrey 8, Plant 9 or 10....... |
| Pingfah 14.08.2013 06:46 |
Roger's solo career puts the rest of the band to shame. Freddie hardly did anything, and only half of that was good, Brian's stuff just sounds like Queen songs looking for a good frontman, and John, well, never mind about John. Roger has put out consistently high quality solo albums and has developed a sound of his own. |
| dudeofqueen 14.08.2013 08:29 |
cmsdrums, re: >And he's not done badly for 'just a drummer' when compared to high profile band vocalists; Jagger has only 4 solo albums, Daltrey 8, Plant 9 or 10....... Absolutely - apart from McVicar all of Daltrey's solo material lacks the genius of Townshend. Roger T has a huge amount of balls to out out the material he does - some of it is WAY too political for my liking, but its ALWAYS backed by great music and great production. Roger and Josh work really well together. Don't get me started on The Cross - W A Y better than most of what Queen put out from 1986 onwards....... Can't wait for the retrospective too! |
| last-horizon 42265 14.08.2013 09:01 |
dudeofqueen wrote: cmsdrums, re: >And he's not done badly for 'just a drummer' when compared to high profile band vocalists; Jagger has only 4 solo albums, Daltrey 8, Plant 9 or 10....... Absolutely - apart from McVicar all of Daltrey's solo material lacks the genius of Townshend. Roger T has a huge amount of balls to out out the material he does - some of it is WAY too political for my liking, but its ALWAYS backed by great music and great production. Roger and Josh work really well together. Don't get me started on The Cross - W A Y better than most of what Queen put out from 1986 onwards....... Can't wait for the retrospective too!I agree. IMO "Blue Rock" is one of the finest Queen related albums ever, specially considering that its recording process spanned a months-only period only. "Back To The Light" is up to Queen standards too, but it took many years to complete. |
| brENsKi 14.08.2013 10:36 |
Pingfah wrote: Roger's solo career puts the rest of the band to shame. Freddie hardly did anything, and only half of that was good, Brian's stuff just sounds like Queen songs looking for a good frontman, and John, well, never mind about John. .i think it's a little unfair to use freddie in that argument...he had the distinct disadvantage of being dead or in the process of dying when TWO of Roger's Cross albums were being produced/released. up until the point of 1990 Freddie's solo output compared more favourably: RT - 3 (incl the cross) FM - 2 BM - 1 (mini lp) JD - 0 |
| Pingfah 14.08.2013 10:43 |
Strange Frontier & Fun in Space are far superior albums to Mr Bad Guy though, in my opinion. Mr Bad Guy had good songs, but horrible arrangements. Barcelona was very good however. Probably Freddie would have produced a lot more really good solo stuff had he had the time, no argument there. I forgot about Starfleet actually, I love that record. Back to the Light was weak IMO, Another World even weaker, Furia was as bad as the film, which was BAD. |
| last-horizon 42265 14.08.2013 10:59 |
Pingfah wrote: Mr Bad Guy had good songs, but horrible arrangementsWell, within a few months, after TTMBTLTT is released, you'll can re-make your own MBG album with different arrangements, using your favourite versions. You'll still have to get along with the album version of "Man Made Paradise", though. ;-) |
| The Real Wizard 14.08.2013 11:30 |
Wait, people are actually arguing that the Cross made a better album than Innuendo? Really? Are we losing our minds? The entire Cross catalog combined cannot match up to the title track or The Show Must Go On. There are a half dozen great Cross tracks, but the musicians and execution were average at best. The music is mostly derivative and the production is very dated. The best thing Roger has done outside of Queen is Electric Fire. I'd say it's the best of all the Queen members' solo albums. I'll definitely agree that Roger has done the best job in carving out his own musical identity outside of Queen. But ... The Cross being better than latter day Queen? Ludicrous. Big fans of bands over-listen to the well-known music and delusions begin to form, such as the obscure b-sides, outtakes and side projects being better than the released work that sold millions of copies and is still loved to this day. So let's get back to planet earth. Innuendo will be heard 50 years from now, and The Cross will fade away (if they already haven't) without any fanfare because it was a fun side project for a member of Queen. Had a member of Queen not been in the band it's unlikely they would've progressed beyond the pub scene. |
| dudeofqueen 14.08.2013 11:58 |
The Real Wizard, re: >Big fans of bands over-listen to the well-known music and delusions begin to form, Yeah, you're right......you're deluded in thinking that Innuendo is a timeless classic..... ;-) |
| The Real Wizard 14.08.2013 12:01 |
Haha, did I imply that ? Indeed, it may not be a timeless classic like SHA or ANATO, but it's still a far better record than anything The Cross churned out. |
| Sebastian 14.08.2013 16:04 |
TBF, things like Macarena, Gagnam Style and Harlem Shake will probably still be recognised twenty years from now by dozens of thousands, while The Prophet's Song will not. Does it make Macarena, Gagnam Style and Harlem Shake better songs? |
| The Real Wizard 14.08.2013 19:22 |
Ha ! Of course not. Not everything that floats around in pop culture is great art, but fortunately most of the Queen songs in public consciousness really are their best work. |
| soxtalon 14.08.2013 21:03 |
Classic Rock Interview Soundbites! CR: You also have a new solo album out soon RT: It's been written over a five year period so it's very eclectic. Some gentle stuff, some rockier stuff, and some fairly political stuff. CR: What's the title of your new album RT: My first solo effort (in 1981) was called Fun In Space. I was reading a lot of science fiction at the time. So I've called this one Fun On Earth. I've come down to earth a bit, but there's still a bit of fun in there - some smiley tracks. CR: Is it influenced by any modern music? RT: The best band I've seen in a long time is Sigur Ros. I love that atmospheric, semi-ambient thing they have. They're magnificent melodically. And their show is magnificent too. I Saw them at the Academy in Brixtno. CR: Also released in September is a collection of all the music you'e made outside of Queen - including your solo albums and your 80s side project band The Cross RT: Yes. It's called The Lot. I said 'Let's have the lot in there', so I thought let's call it that. CR: Is it all good stuff, or is there some rubbish in there too? RT: Like anything there are some things you regret. But my last solo album, Electric Fire (1988 (sic)), still sounds great. CR: What's the best song you wrote for Queen? RT: Hard to say. I like Radio Ga Ga. It was a nice fusion of synthesizers and...what can I call it...epic pop. CR: And the worst? RT: There's a few. I hate Delilah (on Innuendo). That's just not me. CR: What's next for Roger Taylor? A solo tour for your new album? RT: I'm thinking about getting together some mates in a really hot band and getting out on the road. And if I did, I'd have my son Rufus Tiger Taylor playing drums. He plays with Queen when we tour. He plays percussion most of the time, and when I do anything out front he plays drums. He's Brian's favorite drummer I think! ---- I think Rog must have gotten off the track of actually songs written by him...or is he actually suggesting he wrote Delilah? :P BUT...that's great news. So it will be The Cross stuff included in the box set! AND he may tour...Hopefully that comes together! |
| rocknrolllover 15.08.2013 02:22 |
Apparently Roger wants to hit the jackpot this year. |
| Agr12345 15.08.2013 02:37 |
"Also released in September is a collection of all the music you'e made outside of Queen - including your solo albums and your 80s side project band The Cross RT: Yes. It's called The Lot. I said 'Let's have the lot in there', so I thought let's call it that. " What? Will be released in September? Really?? THat would be great! |
| cmsdrums 15.08.2013 03:34 |
Excellent - I was expecting 'The Lot' to follow a whole after the new album, but if that's out at eh samne time that's great! I wonder if 'The lot' will be available in a limited edition INCLUDING the new album, and also a standard edition with just the past stuff. Great to have confirmation of The Cross stuff in there too. Finally, when talking about putting a band of 'some mates' together, I wonder if that will be 'famous' mates and it be an RT led 'supergroup' of sorts for fun, or if by mates he means Spike, Jason Falloon etc.. I'm not fussed which to be honest but I guess the latter. |
| soxtalon 15.08.2013 06:41 |
Dare I say..Jeff Beck? He's been working a few times with him recently. It would be a cool pairing! |
| AlexRocks 24.08.2013 16:25 |
Isn't just about always a win situation once you have Jeff Beck?! Ow! |
| last-horizon 42265 24.08.2013 18:32 |
If my memory serves me, excluding Queen members and Queen family members like Spike or Neil Murray, Jeff Beck will become the only musician that will have collaborated on Brian's and Roger's solo albums. Btw, it would be interesting to confirm if "Up" is really "When We Were Young" or if the latter will remain unreleased or included as a Lot-only track. |
| soxtalon 25.08.2013 02:59 |
Rick Parfitt was on Roger's It's An Illusion and then on Brian's "FBI" cover. |
| last-horizon 42265 25.08.2013 10:39 |
Right! ;-) |
| brENsKi 25.08.2013 10:57 |
last-horizon 42265 wrote: If my memory serves me, excluding Queen members and Queen family members like Spike or Neil Murray, Jeff Beck will become the only musician that will have collaborated on Brian's and Roger's solo albums. Btw, it would be interesting to confirm if "Up" is really "When We Were Young" or if the latter will remain unreleased or included as a Lot-only track.how does Neil Murray get lumped into the Queen Family category? is this just for the convenience of making a somewhat inaccurate point seem valid? Neil Murray was in a much bigger band UK and worldwide BEFORE he joined the Brian May Band...or had you conveniently forgotten Whitesnake? my apologies - i get it - doesn't matter how big your past - once you work with a member of queen, your past is discounted in favour of the often lesser noteworthy queen elements of your CV ps - i suppose ALL of Steve Howe's career prior to that ONE Innuendo solo has been expunged? but back onto YOUR "solo" point - let's not get started on Cozy Powell - pps - bOTH Murray and Powell were in Sabbs (89) 3 yrs before the Brian May band (92) |
| cmsdrums 25.08.2013 11:52 |
But then again, let's face it, hasn't EVERYONE been in Sabbath or Whitesnake?!! :-) |
| brENsKi 25.08.2013 11:59 |
murray was in for a whole bunch of albums - and pretty much early on thru to their peak ps - i have never been in either band |
| rhyeking 26.08.2013 08:46 |
last-horizon 42265 wrote: If my memory serves me, excluding Queen members and Queen family members like Spike or Neil Murray, Jeff Beck will become the only musician that will have collaborated on Brian's and Roger's solo albums. Btw, it would be interesting to confirm if "Up" is really "When We Were Young" or if the latter will remain unreleased or included as a Lot-only track.There's also Catherine Porter, a past member of The Brian May Band, who appears on: Live At The Brixton Academy (The Brian May Band) "Old Friends" (Roger) "On My Way Up" (Brian) "The Amazing Spider-Man" (Brian) "What Are We Made Of?" (Brian) "Let Me Live" (Queen). Brian later appeared on her cover of "Somebody To Love." |
| Vali 09.09.2013 07:26 |
Bringing this topic to first page, as it deserves ! isn't it strange no official word has been said for this release? and, well, it ain't a mere release ..... it's a new studio album and a huge compilation boxset, due for October ... and no official details confirmed yet? hmmmmmm .... |
| Pim Derks 09.09.2013 10:15 |
I guess that by "October" they meant "October 2014". |
| Vali 09.09.2013 10:22 |
Pim Derks wrote: I guess that by "October" they meant "October 2014".of course :) that'd be a true classic, coming from RT / QPL, etc etc |
| cmsdrums 09.09.2013 11:12 |
Vali wrote: Bringing this topic to first page, as it deserves ! isn't it strange no official word has been said for this release? and, well, it ain't a mere release ..... it's a new studio album and a huge compilation boxset, due for October ... and no official details confirmed yet? hmmmmmm ....Mmmm....I'm guessing you've not seen the massive official press release about it then?!? |
| inu-liger 09.09.2013 11:29 |
Hate to be pedantic, but it's not 100% official until it's been actually put out through, no pun intended, actual official channels (QueenOnline, record company, QPL, etc.) Only thing we know for sure is that the '4CD' compilation won't be all compromised of unreleased rarities, as confirmed by GT. |
| Vali 09.09.2013 12:07 |
cmsdrums wrote:the one officially confirming the tracklisting for Fun On Earth, the contents for The Lot, release dates, formats, etc?Vali wrote: Bringing this topic to first page, as it deserves ! isn't it strange no official word has been said for this release? and, well, it ain't a mere release ..... it's a new studio album and a huge compilation boxset, due for October ... and no official details confirmed yet? hmmmmmm ....Mmmm....I'm guessing you've not seen the massive official press release about it then?!? no, not yet :) |
| cmsdrums 11.09.2013 04:04 |
I expect now that this has been discussed here, the archive team have suddenly realised that they've missed some different mixes and have got to revisit everything at the last minute!! |
| Blaise Pascal 11.09.2013 04:37 |
Can I say that they seem a bit stupid, eh? |
| Blaise Pascal 11.09.2013 08:19 |
cmsdrums wrote: I expect now that this has been discussed here, the archive team have suddenly realised that they've missed some different mixes and have got to revisit everything at the last minute!!What is your source? |
| GT 13.09.2013 01:46 |
There is no source, some people on here are just nasty, ignorant and rude, and on occasion all three. Nobody knows what we do as a team to put these sets together and how much work, time and effort are put into a project like this to make it as good as it can be. There are many restraints and obstacles that appear over the many months before a set like this even gets approval. |
| Blaise Pascal 13.09.2013 02:56 |
I understand |
| Agr123456 13.09.2013 03:46 |
Any news about the possible tracklist of this lot? (Mainly the 4 cd set) |
| GT 13.09.2013 04:23 |
It will be forthcoming. |
| cmsdrums 13.09.2013 04:56 |
GT wrote: There is no source, some people on here are just nasty, ignorant and rude, and on occasion all three. Nobody knows what we do as a team to put these sets together and how much work, time and effort are put into a project like this to make it as good as it can be. There are many restraints and obstacles that appear over the many months before a set like this even gets approval.I genuinely wasn't being nasty or intentionally rude with my slightly tongue in cheek remark GT - apologies for any offence taken. I had however asked specific questions to you on this thread regarding a track (The different mix of Love Lies Bleeding), and a simple response just to say 'yes, we're aware of the difference in this mix' on that question wouldn't have broken any trade secrets I'm sure. To your quote of "Nobody knows what we do as a team to put these sets together .." - well, plenty of us do actually ask for this exact info, and some details about the process, issues, hurdles etc.. of this would be lapped up, but sadly is never given, so to keep it very much behind closed doors and then complain about it is a bit of 'poor form' really. (If I did require a 'source' however, the fact that such a glaring error happened with a track being incorrectly identified/named on the Freddie Box Set, which I believe was later repeated, would be a good one to use!!) |
| Pim Derks 13.09.2013 09:25 |
Various Dutch websites are now allowing pre-orders for both Fun On Earth and The Lot. Releasedates change, from October 25th to the first week of November. The Lot costs around 130 euros. |
| last-horizon 42265 13.09.2013 10:38 |
According to this site, the release date for The Lot is 8th November and its cost is 160 Euros: link |
| rhyeking 13.09.2013 11:18 |
I suspect I'm not the only one a little wary of seeing info on these sites, but no official announcement from Roger's Facebook page, his Twitter account or QueenOnline? |
| Blaise Pascal 13.09.2013 13:53 |
cmsdrums wrote:Well, I can say that my question was just out of curiosity to know because of that statement was so peremptory, but you said an interesting thing: if they made a mistake like that on the box of Freddie who in general is well cared for, maybe even with Roger escapes the errorGT wrote: There is no source, some people on here are just nasty, ignorant and rude, and on occasion all three. Nobody knows what we do as a team to put these sets together and how much work, time and effort are put into a project like this to make it as good as it can be. There are many restraints and obstacles that appear over the many months before a set like this even gets approval.I genuinely wasn't being nasty or intentionally rude with my slightly tongue in cheek remark GT - apologies for any offence taken. I had however asked specific questions to you on this thread regarding a track (The different mix of Love Lies Bleeding), and a simple response just to say 'yes, we're aware of the difference in this mix' on that question wouldn't have broken any trade secrets I'm sure. To your quote of "Nobody knows what we do as a team to put these sets together .." - well, plenty of us do actually ask for this exact info, and some details about the process, issues, hurdles etc.. of this would be lapped up, but sadly is never given, so to keep it very much behind closed doors and then complain about it is a bit of 'poor form' really. (If I did require a 'source' however, the fact that such a glaring error happened with a track being incorrectly identified/named on the Freddie Box Set, which I believe was later repeated, would be a good one to use!!) |
| MySharona 13.09.2013 14:50 |
rhyeking wrote: I suspect I'm not the only one a little wary of seeing info on these sites, but no official announcement from Roger's Facebook page, his Twitter account or QueenOnline?link Seems to confirm that there will be official announcements on Facebook, QOL etc. so worth watching, but 'October' seems to be the official plan as of a month ago. |
| Ron 13.09.2013 14:59 |
last-horizon 42265 wrote: According to this site, the release date for The Lot is 8th November and its cost is 160 Euros: linkCool, according to that site, the Lot contains 1 disc. |
| inu-liger 13.09.2013 17:05 |
Probably just an entry error on their system |