Neither miracle nor scandal

Certainly it comes after a scattering of sparrows, each other engaging in solo projects greater or lesser extent, but it is not located not very high compared to "A Kind Of Magic" or " The Works ".

The cover is probably the ugliest of their discography, but it is oh so clear with this merger faces. This is to show that despite rumors of separation, Queen remains united. This symbol is strengthened by affixing a unique signature in the compositions, but to listen, even when paternity seems obvious and lack of style "Mercury", no less.

The first track "Party" does not leave a great memory but is a good complement of the second title, "Khashoggi's Ship" in the text rather incongruous and funny (with a radically different message).

The serious things start with "The Miracle". This beautiful song has a simple appearance in the good sense of the term and no longer contains the cynicism that was the hallmark of Queen and that was bearable only because of the distancing humor introduced by the group. Now, for example "Life is real" (on Lennon's disappearance) or "Is this The world We created" a new tone is emerging and we dare not imagine what would have become if he had this group " broken armor. "

For my part, I always regret that Mercury was not a moment left aside his status of "frantic entertainer" to talk a little bit about himself, his childhood for example, fears and anxieties when he s It is found in India, far from home, when he was only young Farouk.

Note that among the listed wonders, Mercury confirmed his lifelong passion evoking Jimi Hendrix.

"I Want It All" will be the tube this album. Good piece of heavy rock, starting with its chorus in unison before the eruption of guitars and a beautiful bridge to come. The title has a roller mechanical side and a somewhat agreed text, but remains in line with classic-style Queen.

"Invisible" is least expected and the song (developed as bonus) is finally proof that the betrayal felt face abandonment "no synths!" that once adorned the covers, is behind us and John Deacon is not absent on bass. The title takes the opportunity to present all the group members (Rrrroger Taylor).

"Breakthru" resembles its clip: a train which starts at full speed. Pleasant enough to jump "Rain must fall", calypso, which has only a relative interest in "Scandal". The song seems to contain a Mercury personal message on the rumors and it gives a great performance.

A new low time with "My baby does" and start again with "Was It All Worth It", a title that pleasantly surprises the ear. This song-balance sheet shows the hollow theme of death (to which one can only think -rumeurs- seeing the emaciated face of Mercury).

After that, we end with "Hang on in There" and an amazing and enjoyable instrumental "Chinese Torture".

In the end, the question is does it worth it? We can answer "yes".

At the other question: is that a certain Queen disappeared after "News Of The World"? I am tempted to say, unfortunately, yes.