| FlorianS 07.11.2013 02:49 |
Amazon.de just delivered my copy of Fun on Earth! It's on my desk in front of me now, Can't wait to get home to hear it. |
| rhapsody8 07.11.2013 03:45 |
pics or it didn't happen :) |
| Arnaldo "Ogre-" Silveira 07.11.2013 04:24 |
You go home! NOW! :) |
| FlorianS 07.11.2013 05:35 |
Proof. |
| A Word In Your Ear 07.11.2013 05:39 |
You're the "First On Earth" |
| rocknrolllover 07.11.2013 06:33 |
Really . 4 days until off release and you got it? |
| dave76 07.11.2013 06:47 |
goddammit, you lucky bastard :-) |
| dave76 07.11.2013 06:47 |
it looks like it doesn't it, otherwise he wasn't able to post a picture.... |
| FlorianS 07.11.2013 07:14 |
Germany releases always on Friday. So I am only one day ahead. |
| dave76 07.11.2013 07:54 |
nice inlay artwork? |
| matt z 07.11.2013 08:02 |
That mosaic looks like broken fiberglass. Maybe it's an indication that not even glasses can save his eyesight. Next time he'll be on an album cover with Jesus and it'll all go full circle. Horrible jokes aside. I'm glad he's still releasing stuff. Unfortunately not horribly interested. THOUGH I hope he, John deacon and Fred Mandel got a cut out of Muse's "madness" for its deliberate theft. |
| FlorianS 07.11.2013 08:33 |
Artwork...one pic of roger. And the rest ist just the mosaic in the background of all pages. Brian May is mentioned at the very end of the thank you section: '...and of course Brian May' |
| alebazux 07.11.2013 11:57 |
matt z wrote: . THOUGH I hope he, John deacon and Fred Mandel got a cut out of Muse's "madness" for its deliberate theft.How is that? Fred Mandel? Can you explain? |
| inu-liger 07.11.2013 19:42 |
A Word In Your Ear wrote: You're the "First On Earth"*high fives* |
| matt z 07.11.2013 20:36 |
alebazux wrote:I was just joking at Roger's friendship with the band MUSE. The guitar solo isn't exactly RIPPED OFF but it is clearly derivative of the synth solo that Fred Mandel performed on "I want to break free"matt z wrote: . THOUGH I hope he, John deacon and Fred Mandel got a cut out of Muse's "madness" for its deliberate theft.How is that? Fred Mandel? Can you explain? (A John deacon song) Maybe it was just an inside joke. Sure as hell sounds derivative to me. Outside of this Roger Taylor release (which I've heard is a bunch of oddities and previously released refmdone versions) there hasn't been much going on. Still. ... my favorite band has no 70's presentation to show WHY they were so damn great. (Nothing against Wembley but their seventies era hasn't been showcased. .. even with the large amount of video recordings that exist) But that's for another forum topic. HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE ALBUM? care to post a brief review? I may buy it for my previous completist affliction |
| FlorianS 08.11.2013 01:05 |
A brief review...I have listened to the album 3 or 4 times now, but without really focussing on the music (hat a date last night at my place so I had to cook dinner etc...). Songs I really like by now are i don't care I'm the Drummer Up I think it's a pitty that I'm the Drummer has not been the lead 'Single' and the opener. Overall the album is very quite and relaxed. I think it needs a couple of runs to give a really fair review. I think people who likes happiness and electric fire will like fun on eart too. It's a Roger Taylor effort...nothing to compare to Queen or his work in Queen in my opinion. For that it is ok. Don't expect any magic. |
| gregorsamsa 08.11.2013 05:43 |
Fun on earth available today as physical release (CD) in Switzerland. Bought my copy this morning (the shop had 10!). |
| last-horizon 42265 08.11.2013 09:59 |
When does the survey start so we can choose the songs for the album? |
| dave76 08.11.2013 11:35 |
1. Up! |
| AlexRocks 08.11.2013 11:52 |
Any drum solos? |
| brENsKi 08.11.2013 11:59 |
last-horizon 42265 wrote: When does the survey start so we can choose the songs for the album?did you not cast your vote? oops!!! :-) |
| Ron 08.11.2013 12:12 |
AlexRocks wrote: Any drum solos?There is a short one in I'm A Drummer... And a nice drum outro on Up. Great track! |
| Rien 08.11.2013 12:49 |
Today I received The Lot, so I listened to that version of Fun On Earth. It has the 2 extra tracks, but on the backside of the box where all the albums are listed, the tracklisting is switched. it says 14: Dear Mr Murdoch and 15: Whole House Rockin' but on the cd it's the other way around. |
| VfLDOTL 08.11.2013 13:14 |
I just got Fun On Earth. The Lot is coming next week. Any chance to hear WWR before? ;-) |
| RMTaylorBest 08.11.2013 13:21 |
i am receiving the lot in 4-7 working days from queenonline...so i am desperetly looking to pirately download the album by now. i must confess |
| alebazux 08.11.2013 13:40 |
matt z wrote:alebazux wrote:I was just joking at Roger's friendship with the band MUSE. The guitar solo isn't exactly RIPPED OFF but it is clearly derivative of the synth solo that Fred Mandel performed on "I want to break free" (A John deacon song) Maybe it was just an inside joke. Sure as hell sounds derivative to me.matt z wrote: . THOUGH I hope he, John deacon and Fred Mandel got a cut out of Muse's "madness" for its deliberate theft.How is that? Fred Mandel? Can you explain? Oh! OK, thanks for the answer. |
| Pim Derks 08.11.2013 14:35 |
First impressions: "Meh." Up is great. Smile is beautiful. I prefer the old version of Unblinking Eye, much more agressively sung. My first impression for a lot of the tracks is "Nice b-side.". |
| RMTaylorBest 09.11.2013 02:26 |
ok send me pleeease mp3 to my mail address, i cannot wait for the lot to be sent to me!!!! ahahaaha rmtaylor2002@yahoo.it :)) 320kbs please? :)) |
| inu-liger 09.11.2013 02:39 |
Edit: Nevermind |
| Another Roger (re) 09.11.2013 04:16 |
I can not wait either. I wont have the album in 4-5 days. Can anyone mail me Smile and Drummer in a rock'n roll band? :) kvassrock1@gmail.com |
| marcoekelo 09.11.2013 04:21 |
Both Fun On Earth as well as The Lot can already be found on Spotify |
| VfLDOTL 09.11.2013 05:51 |
I'm really interested to hear Whole House Rockin. Any chance to get an email before Monday, when I get my release? mr.fahrenheit@gmx.de |
| RMTaylorBest 09.11.2013 05:58 |
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| RMTaylorBest 09.11.2013 06:00 |
i cannot find on spotify :((( |
| matt z 10.11.2013 09:24 |
Soooo.... lackluster reviews? |
| john bodega 10.11.2013 09:35 |
They say that it didn't happen, what the Nazis did to tha jews! *drums* |
| Another Roger (re) 10.11.2013 10:03 |
When so many already have received fun on earth it's very disappointing that we don't have ONE proper review on the forum yet. |
| Pim Derks 10.11.2013 12:28 |
First listen for me was "this is boooooring". After a couple of listens it starts to grow though, but it's definitely a quite slow, laid back album. One or two more up-tempo tracks would've benefitted the overall albumflow I think. And dropping the live/rehearsal of Say It's Not True, which sticks out like a sore thumb. |
| Rien 10.11.2013 13:22 |
Totally agree with Pim. I just wrote to another friend about how this album is growing on me. Musically it's very very good. I am listening to the album now for the 4th time and it has finally landed for me. After the first 4 tracks I was suddenly thinking, omg this is musically very good. The songs are indeed laidback but Roger is grown up now, with still his fun showing off in I Am The Drummer. I skip Say It's Not True. I've heard too many versions of it through the years and this is not my favorite one. (the first one was very touching and meaningful) So... well done mr. Taylor. |
| VfLDOTL 10.11.2013 13:38 |
Is it possible to get Whole House Rockin? I didnt get my box before Wednesday and its not on Spotify... |
| ITSM 11.11.2013 01:40 |
Yes(!), The Lot (and the album) is on Spotify, I like it! Looking forward to come home from work and have a listen or two. Has anyone seen anything about an LP release of the album? |
| Heavenite 11.11.2013 06:30 |
Just ordered my CD/DVD version of The Lot from Canadian Amazon for $142 Canadian dollars plus postage. Now the wait starts in earnest! |
| Day dop 12.11.2013 04:21 |
I wish I was more interested in RT's solo stuff, but the problem is I find his music a little dull/boring, and his lyrics are often a tad cringe-worthy. I enjoy Freddie and Brian's solo stuff, but in general I don't when it comes to Rogers. Shove It was alright though. |
| ITSM 12.11.2013 05:58 |
I heard the album late last night ... thought it was quite nice, and I'm looking forward to hear it again tonight. "Up" is my favourite after one hearing... |
| FlorianS 12.11.2013 08:26 |
I think Roger did quite a good job on the Lyrics this time! Overall Fun on Earth is what i expected from Roger, I think there is just too much slow stuff, I think Quality Street and Fight Club are really boring. I believe that I don't care would have been a Hit for an artist like Robbie Williams or Michael Bouble. Quite a pity that there is no promotion done... And I still don't understand why Sunny Day is the 'single'. |
| Vali 12.11.2013 08:30 |
I was able to listen to Fun On Earth for the first time last night too. Just for the previews I knew I would like it, but after listening to every song in full I must say that I absolutely love it. Not a single song I dislike. Even SINT, wich I initially considered unnecessary, is a joy to listen to. Always been a fan of Roger's solo efforts and I find this album displays a mature, clever and rich delivery from Rog. Many changes within the songs that I didn't expect. So far, my fave tune is Quality Street. There are some very good things in there that weren't spoiled in the previews! And "Drummer" is crazy!!! I get goosebumps during the epic climax ! Bravo Roger, thumbs up!! |
| Thistle 12.11.2013 11:13 |
I actually got my copy on Thursday (7th November) from my local record store in Glasgow. He only got one copy of it in, and didn't care about the embargo. Oddly, the boxset didn't arrive with him. I've not been on QZ for a while, hence I didn't report back..... that said, I've nothing to report back on it, as I haven't even bothered listening to it yet. I've just split with my fiancee Gayle, and am on a bit of a downer so couldn't be arsed listening to it. I almost never bought it at all. But hey-ho - onwards and upwards....might give it a listen to tonight :) |
| brENsKi 12.11.2013 14:05 |
on first listen...some observations of where the "inspiration" for some songs came quality street - julian cope ("autogeddon" era) i don't care - peter gabriel i'm the drummer in a rock n roll band - foos sunny day - robert plant be with you - moody blues (night sin white satin) up - pink floyd (run like hell) smile - various part of beatles abbey rd medley, and a previous RT track saying that, i do like the album |
| madprofessorus 12.11.2013 16:23 |
I heard it a couple of times on Spotify,and I can say that tha's the album Mr Taylor should release at his current age,more relaxed,there are of course the Roger that never grows up(the drummer in a rock n roll band)the man with political views(the unblinking eye)and the mature Roger who has a story to say.I really liked the use of the saxophone in some songs,I didn't liked the new editions of Small and Say its not true,the May Taylor Rodgers project gave us better ones,and the Unblinking Eye version is stripped down a lot compared to the single.The most important thing is that Roger is still around,where is Mr May anyway? Still it doesnt catch my favourite Roger's solo effort "Happiness",and Fun on Earth...isnt a little stupid title? back to the 80's I guess... |
| brENsKi 12.11.2013 16:57 |
madprofessorus wrote: Still it doesnt catch my favourite Roger's solo effort "Happiness",and Fun on Earth...isnt a little stupid title? back to the 80's I guess...no it;s not a stupid title. if you think about it "fun in space" had a distinctly "of it's time" feel...and a little bit of a play on the space race/cold war/and rock n roll drugs theme of the time whereas "fun on earth" is the antithesis of that - ie it's saying this is a grounded, mature person happy in his own skin, with nothing left to prove...just kicking back and enjoying his autumn years...perfect title |
| Lord Gaga 12.11.2013 17:21 |
My take on it... I gave Fun On Earth a spin on Friday on my way home from work, and while I'll need to give it a few more listens to really let it sink in, my verdict is that it's pleasant but a step back from Electric Fire and even Happiness?. The rock songs are good – One Night Stand, I Am A Drummer, and Up especially – but Roger is clearly in a more reflective mood. The saxophone doesn't do anything for me on the three songs it's on, and they kind of blend together for me, so I can't recall anything particularly discerning about them. Small and Say It's Not True are both inferior to the QPR versions, as far as I'm concerned; Small is a little TOO laid back here, and I would have liked to have heard a Roger vocal version of the QPR arrangement; Say It's Not True is a song Roger is obviously proud of, but again, the build up of the QPR version works so much better here, and Jeff Beck's participation is wasted. (Still, those are some lovely licks he adds.) I still dig Sunny Day, even though I prefer Woman You're So Beautiful, and Unblinking Eye is just wasted space. But the standouts for me, apart from the three aforementioned rock songs, are Be With You, My Brightest Spark, and Smile. Just simple love songs for Sarina that are an obvious reflection of Roger's 64-year-old state of mind. He's settling into middle age and is enjoying his jet-setting lifestyle (especially if Sarina's Tweets are anything to go by!) and I think those three songs are perfect reflections of that. As far as bonus cuts go, I could do without Dear Mr. Murdoch. Whole House Rockin' is a jolly good rock number, still with the stupid lyrics, but I think the title is far more indicative of a good-time rock song than Cosmos Rockin' as a title. And honestly, The Shores of Formentera is a gorgeous little semi-instrumental that I love and should have been on the deluxe edition, if not the final running order (perhaps in place of Unblinking Eye). Overall, I need to give it a few more listens before I can really decide whether I love it or not, but Electric Fire, to me, is his undoubtedly strongest effort, with Fun On Earth somewhere in the middle. Still, I hope this isn't his last solo album, and that he has at least another album in him. |
| Dan C. 13.11.2013 04:39 |
I have to say, I'm quite impressed with "Fun On Earth." Even more so than I had thought I might be! I think "Sunny Day" is one of the weaker tracks on the record. Initially I really liked it, but I ended up enjoying almost everything a great deal more after hearing the whole shebang. It's good to have Roger the solo artist back! |
| Pingfah 13.11.2013 07:48 |
Day dop wrote: I wish I was more interested in RT's solo stuff, but the problem is I find his music a little dull/boring, and his lyrics are often a tad cringe-worthy. I enjoy Freddie and Brian's solo stuff, but in general I don't when it comes to Rogers. Shove It was alright though.Really? I would say that out of all of Roger's solo output, Shove It is easily the weakest. It might even be one the weakest offerings from either the band, or any related solo project. Even Another World is more exciting. |
| Day dop 13.11.2013 08:28 |
Pingfah wrote:Well, Shove it has dated quite badly. I did say it was alright (or at least it was when it came out) - but not exceptional in any way.Day dop wrote: I wish I was more interested in RT's solo stuff, but the problem is I find his music a little dull/boring, and his lyrics are often a tad cringe-worthy. I enjoy Freddie and Brian's solo stuff, but in general I don't when it comes to Rogers. Shove It was alright though.Really? I would say that out of all of Roger's solo output, Shove It is easily the weakest. It might even be one the weakest offerings from either the band, or any related solo project. Even Another World is more exciting. I wouldn't argue with the last part - as I said, I prefer May's solo output myself. Another World had a few nice tracks on it - Why Don't We Try Again and the title track spring to mind. |
| ITSM 14.11.2013 08:55 |
"Up" and "Be With You" are my favourites so far. I also like that he made new versions of the previously released songs - so they are kinda new too. The lyrics to The Unblinking Eye are very good and is relevant and important(!). I think Fun on Earth has a good album feeling throughout - maybe best to hear it while you're all by yourself (I think so with the most of Queens' music) - and the saxophone in 3 (?) of the songs contributes to the album feeling, I think. |
| Mark_Glasgow 14.11.2013 18:17 |
I must admit i've never liked any of the solo albums apart from Freddies, I guess the voice made even the weakest of songs sound better. But in the last few days I've downloaded all of Rogers albums and I think they are way better than Brians Fun in Space, Strange Frontier and electric Eye are all great, Happiness isn't that good (IMO) but I like Fun on Earth having listened to it a few times. The Cross albums I can take or leave, I don't think they have aged well. Glad I gave them another go though.....maybe Back To The Light wasn't as shit as I thought back in '93 lol |
| Thistle 15.11.2013 09:58 |
I finally gave Fun On Earth a spin on Tuesday night and then again on Wednesday - and I have to say I really liked it. It was much better than I thought it would be, and I'm really impressed with "Be With You", "I Don't Care", "Be My Gal (My Brightest Spark)", "Up" and "Smile". I still think "Sunny Day" is a nice track, whilst "Small" is way better than the Q+PR effort (not that I dislike that). The use of sax and violins in a lot of the tracks is quite refreshing, and I think that the album just gels together beautifully. My only negative point is "I'm A Drummer..." which I thought would have been fun but was just an anti-climax (just my opinion). Overall though, it's a great piece of work and by far the best piece of queen related output for ages. |
| john bodega 16.11.2013 02:07 |
I like the fact that he did it more than I like the album itself. |