Album Description:
Queen's 1976 studio album, "A Day at the Races," was released on 10 December 1976, by EMI Records in the UK and Elektra Records in the US. The album was a huge commercial success, reaching number one in the UK and number five in the US. It is widely regarded as one of Queen's best albums and features some of their most iconic songs, including "Somebody to Love," "Tie Your Mother Down," and "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy." "A Day at the Races" showcases Queen's signature sound, which blends hard rock, progressive rock, and pop music. The album features Brian May's distinctive guitar sound and Freddie Mercury's powerful vocals, as well as John Deacon's bass lines and Roger Taylor's drumming. The album also features a range of instruments, including piano, synthesizers, and orchestral instruments, giving it a diverse and dynamic sound. "A Day at the Races" was met with critical acclaim upon its release. Critics praised the album's musical diversity and the band's musical prowess. Rolling Stone magazine praised the album's "operatic harmonies, demented guitar solos, and songs that blend hard rock and art rock," while AllMusic called it "a near-perfect record of clever, hard rock that still sounds fresh and exciting today" |
Music Genre: Rock, Pop Glamrock |
Album Packaging: Gatefold (FOC) cover design. Lyrics of all Queen songs are printed on the inside of the gatefold cover |
Record Label: EMI EMTC 104 / YAX 5246 |
Media Format: 12" Vinyl LP |
Country of Origin Made in Great Britain |
Track Listing of: Queen - A Day at the Races |
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Record Label Details: EMTC 104 Side 2
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