This was the record that confirmed Queen were a class apart from most of their peers. The multi-layered vocal and guitar arrangements are stunning in places. Other albums are more accessible though.

Each legendary band has a classic album and this is Queen's. Even without the ubiquitous Bohemian Rhapsody this would have been outstanding. Easily among the best studio records of all time.

Can sound transitional and disjointed in parts but has several standout tracks. "It's Late" and "My Melancholy Blues" are probably two of Queen's better songs that weren't released as singles.

Disordered at times and poorly produced, the later live albums are much better in my opinion. Popular among fans though as it's the only official live material from the seventies.

Every Queen album from 1974 to 1980 contained at least 1 hit single, most had 2 or 3. When they were all put together in 1981 the result was incredible. This deserves a place in any record collection.

Though Queen's mid-eighties tours scaled new heights, their studio albums didn't. Fortunately hit singles such as "Radio Ga Ga", "Hammer To Fall" and "It's A Hard Life" save this brief 9 track affair.

A "souvenir" live album with a modest collection of heavily edited tracks. "Live At Wembley Stadium" is a full show from the same tour and infinitely superior.

The opulent rock returns for this final studio album. Innuendo boasts some powerful and haunting tracks, and features a stunning vocal performance from Freddie Mercury. It's my personal favourite.

The second of Queen's two legendary performances at Wembley Stadium on their final tour in 1986. Not as energetic as their earlier tours but it's a great show. Brian May is in fine form on the guitar.

I never really understood this one; Queen didn't have enough tracks for a third Greatest Hits album, so added an assortment of re-mixes, live numbers and solo material. Not essential in my opinion.

A fair 1981 concert, and their final show with no backing keyboards. The performance only pre-dates that featured on the previous live album by 6 months though, so the sound and set list are similar.

I won't be buying this as I have every song at least twice over. This is Queen reaching out to new audiences and why not? The music is impeccable but long-standing fans will find nothing new here.