| philip storey 28.10.2014 06:04 |
Got a message this morning from Amazon appoligising that the Best Of RT had been delayed from being in stock.I only bought this CD to keep my collection up to date and out of support for Roger whose solo work was in my opinion the best out of the three.What the reason is do not know,what is the point of having a release date and on that very day changing it.After the shambolic release of The Lot,do they actually want to sell their products in a proffesional way and maximize sales?My god they could learn a few things from the way Deep Purple maximize their releases,with really interesting shows and packaged with good extras.Just before i go how the fuck have they managed to streach so few tracks and put it on four sides of yellow vinyl ? |
| soxtalon 28.10.2014 06:30 |
The date wasn't delayed but perhaps amazon didn't get a big stock. I got my CD yesterday and the vinyl shipped last night. |
| philip storey 29.10.2014 05:20 |
Amazon don't normally run out of stock so quickly, i take your point though, perhaps its going to big sellar !! Its a bit of a shame that some people might cancel their orders with Amazon.The cover is very original isn't it !! |
| [BREAKTHRU1989] 30.10.2014 02:08 |
I bought both the yellow LP and the CD directly from Omnivore ; the package is currently in transit in my country (France) and I'll probably get them today or tomorrow ... |
| Rugby_guy 30.10.2014 03:30 |
Basically this release is for all the new fans they have netted this year through the tour. Any old fan does not need this package, it looks awful and cheap, with little imagination gone into the front cd cover. Queen really are fucked up without fred! |
| philip storey 30.10.2014 11:44 |
I wonder if Roger thought to himself,what a great release and a fantastic cover aswell !! Or does he not give a fuck ! |
| musicland munich 30.10.2014 12:45 |
° something in between :) |
| brians wig 30.10.2014 19:03 |
It's a US only release and Amazon UK & QOL are waiting for stocks FROM the US. My copies, from Omnivore directly, arrived today having been despatched on Tuesday. I know others who got theirs direct from Omnivore today also, some even yesterday and the day before. |
| [BREAKTHRU1989] 31.10.2014 02:15 |
Got them (I ordered CD & LP) yesterday without any custom duty (omnivore writes $10 value on the package) ... I bit disappointed that the two LP set is not a gatefold sleeve. On the other hand, I finally got my 4 LP set of rainbow (from amazon.ca) with 26€ of custom duties from UPS ... :-( |
| Doefie1965 31.10.2014 06:29 |
Got both the vinyl and the CD yesterday directly from Omnivore, without customs charges. |
| RafaelS 31.10.2014 19:55 |
Who cares...he's horrible in solo...in fact Brian and him are horrible in solo. Only Freddie was able to get something going in his solo career. It makes me laugh that just because they were members of Queen (and I insist on were because Queen doesn't exist anymore), people should follow automatically their solo careers even if it's pure shit. Ludicrous. I prefer porn to what they do in solo. |
| tomchristie22 31.10.2014 21:38 |
RafaelSomma wrote: Who cares...he's horrible in solo...in fact Brian and him are horrible in solo. Only Freddie was able to get something going in his solo career. It makes me laugh that just because they were members of Queen (and I insist on were because Queen doesn't exist anymore), people should follow automatically their solo careers even if it's pure shit. Ludicrous. I prefer porn to what they do in solo.Wat. Those of us who delve into their solo music don't do it out of obligation because they're from a band we like. I genuinely like a lot of Brian's stuff from the 90's - it's a natural continuation of his Queen songwriting. I'm not very familiar with Roger's stuff, but I'm sure most here would agree that a lot of it's very musically distinct and inventive, as well as being pertinent and thoughtful. Roger always did come across as very politically and socially aware in his interviews. |
| RafaelS 31.10.2014 21:44 |
tomchristie22 wrote:I'm entitled to think what I want and not to crack under pressure from the intelligentsia of QZ. I didn't say that people who like their solo work are morons, I said that May and Taylor as solo artists have no charisma, no nothing. It was when they were the four of them that they created something special.RafaelSomma wrote: Who cares...he's horrible in solo...in fact Brian and him are horrible in solo. Only Freddie was able to get something going in his solo career. It makes me laugh that just because they were members of Queen (and I insist on were because Queen doesn't exist anymore), people should follow automatically their solo careers even if it's pure shit. Ludicrous. I prefer porn to what they do in solo.Wat. Those of us who delve into their solo music don't do it out of obligation because they're from a band we like. I genuinely like a lot of Brian's stuff from the 90's - it's a natural continuation of his Queen songwriting. I'm not very familiar with Roger's stuff, but I'm sure most here would agree that a lot of it's very musically distinct and inventive, as well as being pertinent and thoughtful. Roger always did come across as very politically and socially aware in his interviews. |
| SkyeTV 31.10.2014 21:48 |
HMV UK don't even have it on their system, let alone have physical stock. None of the independent sellers have it. I used an old company tab to see if any of my old suppliers have it....erm, nope. So how comes other folk have it OUTSIDE Britain? |
| tomchristie22 31.10.2014 23:26 |
RafaelSomma wrote: I'm entitled to think what I want and not to crack under pressure from the intelligentsia of QZ. I didn't say that people who like their solo work are morons, I said that May and Taylor as solo artists have no charisma, no nothing. It was when they were the four of them that they created something special.Well no, you said they're horrible. Of course somebody who enjoys their solo material is gonna defend it. I think the Smile material is really worthwhile and 'special' - that only came of two of them plus Tim. |
| tomchristie22 31.10.2014 23:26 |
-Double post- |
| winterspelt 01.11.2014 00:10 |
I never understood at all his solo stuff. I wont go as far as label it as crap, but I just dont have any feeling from many of his songs. They sound so average to me! There are a few songs that I enjoy (laugh or cry, smile and a few others) but most of the time I listen to it Im like "Wait, is this music from the amazing Roger Taylor?" |
| philip storey 01.11.2014 06:10 |
I like lots of Rogers solo stuff ,Magic is loose,Airheads,Get crazy,My Country,Strange Frontier,No more fun etc.Rogers solo stuff was miles ahead of Freddies,who made two solo albums the first one was gay disco ,which is fine if thats your bag..and then Barcolona which was not my cup of tea but i know some really liked it.I have probably played it less than ten times.Roger is a Rocker and thats what i like. |
| aion 01.11.2014 06:58 |
Queen were really a four-piece band and that is greatly underlined by the fact that basically all their solo work was subpar. Without the other members, the quality was instantly gone. If you cull together the best songs from Roger's four solo albums you'll get one decent disc but that's it; none of the original albums stands on its own. Easily the most interesting solo album was Barcelona which was Freddie expanding his horizons in a way he couldn't have done with Queen. I kind of wish they hadn't started any solo careers before Freddie's death because all that stuff (except for Barcelona) should have been given to the band and for Freddie to sing. The good songs would have made Queen's patchy 80s' albums stronger and the weaker songs should have been put to singles B-sides to have some extra non-album tracks for the hardcore fans. |
| Holly2003 01.11.2014 07:13 |
Roger's solo albums are good, with some moments of real feeling, emotion etc., and some interesting vocal and musical ideas. Overall though,I would agree if you picked the best tracks from his solo career it would make one good album (The Cross was a good idea, badly implemented. They made some very poor pub rock, with only a few songs rising to a higher level). Mr Bad Guy has some good tracks like Livin on my Own, although it has badly dated now with that awful 80s synth-disco sound. Barcelona is awesome, if a bit of acquired taste. Brian probably has the best solo career with an actual hit (Driven By You) and some good songs. Back to the Light was let down by some poor vocals at times (Love Token... ew!) and the truly awful, maudlin melodrama of Too Much Love Will Kill You, but his vocals were much much better on Another World, which is probably the best thing anyone connected to Queen has released since Fred's death (and I include Made in Heaven in that). |
| brians wig 01.11.2014 09:19 |
RafaelSomma wrote: Who cares...he's horrible in solo...in fact Brian and him are horrible in solo. Only Freddie was able to get something going in his solo career. It makes me laugh that just because they were members of Queen (and I insist on were because Queen doesn't exist anymore), people should follow automatically their solo careers even if it's pure shit. Ludicrous. I prefer porn to what they do in solo.Really? I'd rather listen to any of Rogers solo albums than Mr Bad Guy. |
| philip storey 01.11.2014 09:47 |
Agreed ! |
| RafaelS 01.11.2014 14:42 |
brians wig wrote:Good for you. Mr. Bad wasn't a bad album and Barcelona is a good one.RafaelSomma wrote: Who cares...he's horrible in solo...in fact Brian and him are horrible in solo. Only Freddie was able to get something going in his solo career. It makes me laugh that just because they were members of Queen (and I insist on were because Queen doesn't exist anymore), people should follow automatically their solo careers even if it's pure shit. Ludicrous. I prefer porn to what they do in solo.Really? I'd rather listen to any of Rogers solo albums than Mr Bad Guy. |
| RafaelS 01.11.2014 14:45 |
aion wrote: Queen were really a four-piece band and that is greatly underlined by the fact that basically all their solo work was subpar. Without the other members, the quality was instantly gone. If you cull together the best songs from Roger's four solo albums you'll get one decent disc but that's it; none of the original albums stands on its own. Easily the most interesting solo album was Barcelona which was Freddie expanding his horizons in a way he couldn't have done with Queen. I kind of wish they hadn't started any solo careers before Freddie's death because all that stuff (except for Barcelona) should have been given to the band and for Freddie to sing. The good songs would have made Queen's patchy 80s' albums stronger and the weaker songs should have been put to singles B-sides to have some extra non-album tracks for the hardcore fans.That is exactly what I meant. |
| mike hunt 01.11.2014 15:46 |
honestly, none of their solo work has stood the test of time for me. Roger has only a handful of songs I still like. Brian's solo stuff is patchy. some good songs were ruined by his weak vocals. Freddie ruined Mr. Bad Guy with bad production and weak musicians behind him. I do like some stuff from Brian, last horizon and resurrection and the song another world. Freddie had some moments with the 3 cover songs, In My Defense, Great Pretender, And of course the best album Freddie sang on in the 80s, Barcelona. Barcelona made up for The short comings of Mr. Bad Guy for me. A true masterpiece. I just wish it had more songs on it. Overall, the best of Freddie solo wins it for me. |
| mike hunt 01.11.2014 15:49 |
love kills pretty good as well |
| philip storey 02.11.2014 06:09 |
For me [Fun In Space 4 stars] [Strange Frontier 4 stars] [Happiness 3 stars] [Electric Fire 4 stars] [The Lot 5 stars] [Best of 3 stars]. I remember when Fun In Space came out and the music press at that time hated Queen ,Fun In Space got some good reviews from Record Mirror and even Sounds gave it a good revew.I think about that time Sounds or Record Mirror ran the headline is Freddie Mercury a Pratt !! So for any of the band members to get any praise at that time was unusual. |
| splicksplack 03.11.2014 11:05 |
NME |
| Ivo-1976 03.11.2014 13:28 |
John's solo stuff is the best if you ask me. His "Retired" album is a classic. |