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INNUENDO

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4 stars Usually asked if I have already watched "Bohemian Rhapsody The Movie". Actually I've not yet. Yes let me say I would not eternally. To be honest, I'm afraid I could not accept such an abrupt change of my QUEEN's image itself. This album 'Innuendo" that I've listened to for over 20 years should just be my image of QUEEN, especially Freddie MERCURY. In those days Freddie suffered from serious dyspnea owing to Pneunocystis jirovecii pneumonia (they say he would have difficulty in breathing not only to sing but also to move his own body slightly). However, he should get God's voices in the studios to record material for this "last" album ... I guess. Sorry for other three geniuses, but this album "Innuendo" can be called as Freddie's artistic portfolio.

The first titled track sounds exactly like a combination of brightness and darkness. In collaboration with lots of session musicians or artists, Freddie's crystallized voices go forward dynamically and enthusiastically. Brian, John, and Roger play more and more brilliantly due to the crystal. Dramatic theatrical development is just like the eccentric sleeve pic. On the contrary, his smooth voices in "Headlong" are crazy speed-stars really. Multiple appearances (but all are gorgeous and superior) are exactly his characteristic and musical innovation, which incredible power could navigate other three fellows. "I Can't Live With You" has superb chorus delight like in previous works in their golden days.

"These Are The Days Of Our Lives" is quite pop, catchy, and melodically simple but you can get absorbed in their heartwarming voices and lyrics ... one thing is still true, this is he loves the audience. In "The Hitman" Brian's thrilling powerful guitar play climbs up the large mountain as if Brian had appreciated Freddie's whole life and history. And the very last ... sadly the last ... "The Show Must Go On" sounds like QUEEN's strong intention for going on. Freddie's blood-boiling voices and all instruments are excessively explosive and progressive. Like the last reverberation, they will never die. QUEEN's got to be the legend. You cannot help feeling lonesome though.

In conclusion, this album should be QUEEN themselves. Their story can be mentioned even only via this creation ... I would like to say.

DamoXt7942 | 4/5 |

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