At the beginning of the road

It was sometime in 1974 when I, by the first hit of Queen, Killer Queen, from the album "Sheer Heart Attack"
attention was drawn to this group. Killer Queen was a moderate success, which it then for a few weeks under the
Top Ten managed in Germany. Today the level of awareness of this title is likely to be significantly higher.
I was then necessarily get to know more of Queen and bought the first album from the year 1973rd
Here the group still sounds different, the music is still far rock-heavy and lets the influences of Led Zeppelin recognize. When the titles "Great King Rat" and "Liar" can be clearly seen that.
From the beginning, take the main voice of Freddie Mercury and the exceptional sound Brian May`s guitar the supporting role of the music of Queen. Her love for tempo changes and composite works is already
in their first time significantly (Doing alright, My fairy king). The song "Jesus" leaves Queens tendency to anthems
recognize - as should come as some later.
In "Modern Times Rock 'n Roll" lets drummer Roger Taylor rip really, if you like fast rock, here comes at his expense.
For me, "Liar" the strongest piece, certainly no music for the way, but it makes the way from Queen recognize. Multi-layered structure of the songs and a distinctive taste for pathos.
Who is not related to Queen, will not get him through this CD well who knows Queen and listening, is perhaps interested in this trip down memory lane.
A few words about the sound. Unfortunately, this is not great. Especially in a music that lives of superimposed sounds with vocals and guitar, one misses a clearer sound. It sounds a bit washed out this time, but that was how it is. Unfortunately.