FLASH GORDON (OST)

This is a good follow up to the abismal Game, which was terrible. This one the other hand is pretty good, and totally trashes the Game. Whereas in their early days, Queen always boasted that no one played Synths, but on the game they did. They continue it on this album, however this is more prog/space rock heavy metal type stuff. All instrumental by the way, except for the memorable first and last songs. All the other songs sound good as you listen to the whole thing, but the best is Vultan's Theme (Attack of the Hawkmen), and Battle Theme. Great riffs. However, one thing that would have improved this album is taking out some of the boring dialouge from the film (which is entertaining- you should rent it). But this is a good space metal album, with its slow moments. Easily the best movie soundtrack of all time made by a mainstream band (non-orchestra). Highlights of this album are Flash's Theme, Ming's Theme, Football Fight, Arboria, VUltan's Theme, Battle Theme, Flash's Theme reprise, and The Hero. The only thing this album lacks is a bunch of Freddie's vocals, however when you take it as a film soundtrack it is almost perfect.