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Queen: Album by Album Hardcover – 25 Oct. 2018

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A thoughtfully curated and gloriously illustrated retrospective of the band’s studio releases, Queen, comes just in time for the 45th anniversary of their debut LP and biopic.

Formed in 1970, Queen went on to become one of the most popular—and most successful—rock bands of all time. Even following the untimely death of beloved and magnetic frontman Freddie Mercury, and nearly 50 years after their formation, interest in the band has continued, evidenced by scores of reissues, arena tours with surviving members, and a feature-film biopic.

In this new installment in Voyageur Press’s Album by Album series, rock journo Martin Popoff convenes a cast of 19 Queen experts and superfans to discuss all 15 of the band’s studio albums (including their soundtrack for the 1980 film Flash Gordon). Panelists include Queen experts, rock journalists, musicians, and record industry figures. The results are freewheeling discussions delving into the individual songs, the circumstances that surrounded the recording of each album, the band and contemporary rock contexts into which they were released, and more.

The engaging text of this beautifully designed book is illustrated throughout with rare live performance and candid offstage photography, as well as scads of rare Queen ephemera.

The Album by Album series is a unique approach to the rock bio, injecting the varied voices of several contributors. The results have even the most diehard fans rushing back to their MP3 players (or turntables) to confirm the details and opinions expressed!

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224 pages
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English
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Voyageur Press
Publication date

25 Oct. 2018
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19.94 x 2.16 x 25.65 cm
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0760362831
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978-0760362839
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Publisher : Voyageur Press (25 Oct. 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 0760362831
ISBN-13 : 978-0760362839
Dimensions : 19.94 x 2.16 x 25.65 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 388,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- 1,362 in Music History & Criticism (Books)
- 2,981 in Rock Music

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Popoff both loves and knows the material and chronicles a recording career through an ongoing conversation between the author and a cast of interesting characters, including rock critics, producers and musicians. ― Shepherd Express Published On: 2018-12-04

It’s fascinating to read the back and forth...and it strikes a good balance for both the casual and die hard fan. And as with any good book of this type, makes the reader want to go back and revisit (or visit for the first time) many of the non-hits. ― HoustonPress.com Published On: 2018-12-10

a fine approach to a musical biography of a band rather than an individual, as it allows for a broader scope of discussion among the members themselves, their contemporaries and musical progeny, as well as rock journalists ― Spectrum Culture Published On: 2019-01-27

About the Author

Martin Popoff has been described as the world's most famous heavy-metal journalist, though he has covered plenty of Punk and New Wave albums in his career of 7,000-plus album reviews. He has penned many books on various bands, genres of rock, and record collecting, including Voyageur Press' Rush: The Illustrated History; Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History; The Art of Metal; and The Big Book of Hair Metal. He has also worked on film documentaries about Rush and ZZ Top. Popoff lives in Toronto.

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Great read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 September 2019

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Fascinating book and a great insight into the music of Queen.

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book is special

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 April 2019

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everithing I like

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Sue

Classic Queen book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 February 2020

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The book's awesome and I enjoy reading and finding out about how they made the albums. The book's interesting all the way through!

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Queen

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2019

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Wonderful, queen at there best

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Great Present

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 January 2021

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The Hag Man

Great looking book but short on insight

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2018

An album by album review with a chapter dedicated to each album. Each chapter begins with a quick review of the respective albums by Martin Popoff followed by a discussion (Q&A) with Popoff and panellists.

I had hoped for a in-depth review of each album with some insights on the song writing, production etc but what you get is casual thoughts of the panellists. Worst still, I didn't think many of the panellists had a genuine affection for Queen's music. Paul McCartney's contributions added nothing (he talked more about the Beatles) and he didn't offer any insights on the band or songs. I did enjoy the observations from Dee Snider, Ian Mosley and Mack amongst others.

There was expected basis against almost all the 1980s output. There was very little positive comments about this period. As a result half the book is fairly negative towards the band.

The panellists have a North American perspective of Queen and just didn't get it. They didn't appreciate or value the diversity of Queen's music. They just wanted the hard rock tracks. Some thought Queen II was a backwards step! Heresy!

Martin Popoff has written many fine books on rock & metal music and knows his stuff but based on this book I didn't feel he was anything other than a casual Queen fan.

It could be argued that this is a critical review of Queen's albums and as such with conflicting opinions but I don't want a book dismissing almost half their discography. As a Queen fan buying a book exclusively about Queen, I want a book that celebrates all their music.

Overall; a great looking book, glossy with great pictures and nice layout but the content was not good enough. It is a book that I will read once and then it will sit on the shelf.

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Richard Latham

For anyone who loves their music this is a must have book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 October 2019

Every since my mate at school TJ Martin said he liked Queen back in the early 70's when they had just 1 album out Queen I have always been aware of their music although never a real fan. I think it was perhaps the older brother that swayed Tim but this was my first exposure to the band.
Rami Malek'sperformance in Bohemian Rhapsody has won many plaudits and awards and I feel this book has been released at a most opportune time. Queen are still massive and draw fans to their unique sound and genre spanning music.
Queen by Martin Popoff is a simple book. It follows the history of the band through the releasing of their albums. It reproduces pictures and memorabilia from the period and produces a wealth of images that chart the success of this four piece band.
Each track is spoken about and the author has approached the musicians' contempories for further insights into the albums, the sounds being aimed for and reflections on the time. In this way I have learned far more about balance of tracks, guitar riffs and the creativity of the varied members ofthe group. I am humbled in my ignorance into the skill and musicianship of the four individuals and the quality the brought as a band. Brian May it seemsdoesn't just play guitar and Roger Taylor isn't just a creative backing vocalist. John Deacon the one who walked away after Freddie's death even wrote some classic songs as well as producing that Queen sound following May's talented lead and innovative guitar sections.
Queen were part of my teenage awareness but music didn't hold me; I graviated to sport and books.
This though is the sought of book that would have enthused me and the comments by their peers and analysis of their music was a rich revelation to me. Too little too late; I recognised the guys could play and write and took popular music forward in a dynamic and bold way. They were not an overnight success but had something collectively they wanted to share in their music. My respect and understanding has grown for Queen. Not in a nerdy, fact knowing way but in my enhanced appreciation for the sound they made, their motivation and legacy.
This is a special book that has freed my mind and unblocked my ears; not Queen track will ever be the same. The quality of those that contributed to this book is unsurpassed in a whos who of knowledable experts and fans. It is a work of love and a fitting tribute to this glorious band.
I'm sure Tim Martin would love it even more than I can express but if his older brother comes round he'd better hid it or lose it. Any fan would feel their appreciation of Queen needed this fitting tribute, for anyone who loves their music this is a must have book.

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MARK - EUROVISION FAN

Fantastic book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 December 2018

SUPERB!!!!
Any lover of Queen ( arent we all? ) will love this book that charts each album and includes interviews and insights and pics of the group and memorabillia relating to the time each album was out
Many outstanding pics of the group,some well known,some I had never seen
Loved this book and its easy narrative style,great book

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