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  • Audio CD (10 Oct 1993)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Parlophone
  • ASIN: B000025XX0
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Mini-Disc  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,004 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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A poignant release, originally making its inception around a month before singer Freddie Mercury's death, this GreatestHits collection takes in some of Queen's most popular 80s releases. From the effortless pop of 'I Want To Break Free' to the symphonic grandeur of the epic 'Innuendo', this release captures the band at their most far-reaching, creatively. Other fan favourites include 'Radio Ga Ga', 'A Kind Of Magic' and the David Bowie collaboration 'Under Pressure'. Throughout, the flamboyance and verve of the band's performances shines, highlighting exactly why they have become one of the most popular acts

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars he best Queen compilation, 17 Dec 2004
By MR NC SHACKLEY (London, England) - See all my reviews
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Released shortly before Freddie's death in 1991, Greatest Hits 2 is a fitting tribute to one of (if not THE) greatest bands of all time. The album covers queen's highlights from the early 80's to the early 90's, and arguably surpasses the first Greatest Hits collection. Whilst none of the tracks here may not match the likes of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' or 'We Are The Champions', we are left with a much more consistent compilation.

The album kicks off with 'A Kind Of Magic', a soaring pop hit. The other more mainstream hits include 'Radio Ga Ga' and 'I Want To Break Free,. 'Who Wants To Live Forever' and 'The Show Must Go On' are two of the most moving ballads Queen ever produced.

What sets this compilation apart from the first though, are the harder, rockier songs. Queen's stadium rock songs seemed to rock harder than ever before. This may explain why this album isn't as universally appreciated as the first. 'I Want It All', 'Breakthrough', 'Hammer To Fall' and 'One Vision' still get my adrenaline rushing every time I hear them. And 'The Miracle' and 'Innuendo' proves that Queen still had that 'Bohemian Rhapsody' style in them.

This is an album no Queen fan should be without, even if you are not as familiar with these hits than those of the first collection, please take the risk and get this album - you won't be dissapointed.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A C.D. no Queen fan should live without!!!!!, 11 Jun 2001
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Gorgeous- sums up this C.D. in one a truly magnificent album with songs that that will blow you away with their magnificence. I listen to this EVERY day. There's a song for what-ever mood your in and ALL are masterpieces in their own way. With songs like 'It's a kind of magic' 'I want it all' 'I'm going slightly mad' and well I could go on this is THE C.D. for true Queen fans with songs of sheer brilliance that can be found no where else. This is a MUST have for all people whatever.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Queen's best C.D, 10 Aug 2000
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Wow, what can I say, five stars isn't enough. This compilation proves that Queen were one of the best rock bands ever to grace this planet. From the disco sound of 'A kind of magic' to the pulsating hard rock force of 'one vision': from the silly foolishness of 'I'm going slightly mad' to the deep phylisophical lyrics of 'Who wants to live forever', there is a song for everyone on this album.

Queen ventured through so many musical styles throughout their career it's hard to believe they got away with it. But then again, that's what I like about Queen, they didn't care whether their songs were commercially successful or not. They wrote their own style of music and just hoped that it pleased their fans. Although songs like 'Who wants to live forver' and 'The show must go on' didn't get much chart sucess for their times, they are now more well known than most number ones from a few years ago! This alone proves what a great band they were, and they won't be forgotten for a long time yet.

To people who are starting out with Queen and are not sure which album to buy, all can say is that if you are looking for the more famous Queen songs with a typical Queen sound, then get Greatset Hits 1. To those who want to jump ahead to the more evolved side of Queen, get this CD.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Past their best?
There comes a time in the career of every great group when less is decidedly more and they are better off resting on their laurels and not risking their reputations. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Andy Millward

3.0 out of 5 stars Another frustrating compilation........
You can't complain about the music on here, but they could have been slightly more adventurous in the track listing. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2007 by Mr. Jonathan Robin Oxley

5.0 out of 5 stars A great album!
Queen rocked to stardom in the 1970s, with Freddie Mercury's (1946-91) silky voice leading. They produced many excellent songs, and were popular worldwide, right up until... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2006 by Kurt A. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best out of the three greatest hits albums!
It is rare that I like every piece on an album, but in the case of Greatest Hits II, I have to say that I do. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars THE REAL MAJESTIES OF ROCK
This just proves Queen are great. This was the last album to be released while Freddie was still alive. Read more
Published on 24 April 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Great
This is even better than Greatest Hits One, because the album's style doesn't fluctuate so annoyingly. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars A great pop/light rock album
The album which was compiled after the band began to shed their harmonised vocals and hard rock, for popular music and light rock. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2000 by freddiehg@btinternet.com

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have buy
As a huge queen fan, I feel I must comment on this album. All the songs on it are amongst the greatest of the 20th Century. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Great, but isn't there something missing?
Where are 'Living on my own', 'Another one bites the dust', 'Somebody to love''Bicycle race', 'We will rock you', 'We are the champions' and of course how could they miss off... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Queen will keep on rocking forever and ever and ever...
Even with the more poppier 80's music, Queen are still on top.

Classics The Show Must Go On and One Vision, clever Radio Ga Ga, the brilliant I Want To Break Free (another... Read more

Published on 16 May 2000

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