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The Buzz / Re: Queen release newly remixed box set of debut album
« Last post by Simon on October 26, 2024, 12:52 »
This is particularly interesting as some of these are from very early professional recording sessions, so they'd only known each other a couple of years by this point. 
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The Buzz / Re: Queen release newly remixed box set of debut album
« Last post by Clive on October 26, 2024, 12:35 »
They always seemed to have a good rapport between them.  And they still have a massive fan base.
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The Buzz / Queen release newly remixed box set of debut album
« Last post by Simon on October 25, 2024, 13:05 »
It’s taken Queen years to do what pretty much every other major band has done and crack open the door to their archives. They dipped a toe in the water with 2017’s 40th-anniversary News Of The World reissue, but this six-CD, one-LP deluxe box is on another level entirely. Queen I – no, the numeral isn’t a typo, it’s a new addition to the original title – is a thing of beauty on a musical, physical and historical level.

First released in July 1973, the band’s debut album has always languished in the shadow of what followed. At times it’s heavier and rockier than anything else they did, not least the Sabbath-esque Son And Daughter, but the seeds of future greatness are already starting to sprout – a direct line can be drawn from the ornate grandeur of My Fairy King to Bohemian Rhapsody.

A brand new mix adds modern sparkle and different musical emphases to John Anthony’s original production, although the addition of lightweight album reject Mad The Swine between Great King Rat and My Fairy King is more contentious – it’s nowhere near as inventive, elegant or strong as anything else here.

That’s easily forgiven considering what else is spread across the remaining discs. Demos from De Lane Lea studios, BBC session tracks from 1973 and early 1974, and cherry-picked selections from their September 1974 show at London’s Rainbow theatre have all been available before, but bringing them together in one place adds to the bigger picture.

https://youtu.be/EQd8o_Hwv-A

Read more:- https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/queen-queen-i-50th-anniversary

I have to say, this is a thing of beauty.  The remixes are - mostly - astonishing, and Liar is particularly colossal.  I skipped through to some of the sessions CD and some of the banter between the band is hilarious!  Brian, on thinking he was out of tune: "Oh, it's YOU, Bulsara, it's you who's flat, you b****rd!"  🤣
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The Laughter Zone / Re: Groaner thread
« Last post by Clive on October 20, 2024, 13:48 »
 :facepalm:
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The Laughter Zone / Re: Groaner thread
« Last post by Simon on October 19, 2024, 22:57 »
:aarrgh:
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The Laughter Zone / Re: Groaner thread
« Last post by Den on October 19, 2024, 20:33 »
I was bored so l swapped all the sweets into different wrappers.

My wife isn't amused ... she got her Snickers in a Twix.   :o:
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The Laughter Zone / Re: Funny game.
« Last post by Clive on October 11, 2024, 13:04 »
 :laugh:
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The Laughter Zone / Re: Funny game.
« Last post by Simon on October 10, 2024, 21:40 »
:)x
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The Laughter Zone / Funny game.
« Last post by Den on October 10, 2024, 20:47 »
An elderly couple had just snuggled into bed when the old man let out a loud fart and proudly announced, "Seven points for me!"

His wife, puzzled, turned over and asked, "What are you talking about?" 

Grinning, he replied, "We're playing fart football."

Not one to back down from a challenge, his wife waited a moment, then let out an impressive fart of her own. "Touchdown! Tie game!" she declared with a smirk.

A few seconds later, the old man let out another one and triumphantly announced, "14 to 7! Back in the lead!"

Determined to keep up, his wife responded with another loud one, then quickly followed it with a squeaker. "Touchdown and a field goal! I'm ahead, 17 to 14!"

Feeling the pressure, the old man gave it his all, but things took an unexpected turn. With one big push, he went a little too far and accidentally pooped the bed.

His wife, wide-eyed, stared at him and asked, "What just happened?"

With a sigh, the old man admitted, "Guess it’s halftime... time to switch sides."
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The Laughter Zone / Re: Yes my Lady.
« Last post by Clive on September 30, 2024, 07:54 »
 :laugh:
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