It ’s L a t e ���
Big, powerful stadium rock, ‘It’s Late’ makes good use of guitar
tapping, and was released as a single in the US, only peaking at
No. 72. A muddy, dirty sound, it is overblown, but not necessarily
over-produced.
My Melancholy Blues ��
Featuring no backing vocals or guitars, ‘My Melancholy Blues’ is
more related to jazz than blues, and is a subdued comment on the
downfall of living a glamorous lifestyle. Okay, yet nothing overtly
spectacular.
Conclusion
Queen’s joint best-selling US album, ‘News of the World’
successfully bridges the gap between the operatics of ‘A Day at the
Races’, and the poppier sound of ‘Jazz’, which came a year later.
The album also represents Queen’s acknowledgment of the public’s
shift towards a dirtier, stripped down sound. A refreshing move
forward, and, generally, a pretty good outing.
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