Review: Q Lazzarus was always going to be a good fit for the cult synth and cold wave crew, Dark Entries, and so it proves here with this overdue debut. Diane Luckey was born in 1960 in New Jersey and created her iconic moniker while living in NYC's East Village. Her breakout moment came after meeting director Jonathan Demme during a 1986 snowstorm; he was captivated by her demo playing in her taxi. Their encounter led to the unforgettable inclusion of 'Goodbye Horses' in Silence of the Lambs. Despite its cult status, Luckey and collaborator William Garvey remained largely overlooked but surely that will change now as they offer up five unreleased tracks that have been newly mixed from original master tapes.
Review: Half a century young, the third album from America's genuinely iconic leather-clad glam queen Suzi Quatro was a bit of sidewinder, seeing her switch from the brash rock pop fusion of her first two LPs to take in a funk influence, still working under the winning production duo of Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. Check the title track and its echoes of Sly & The Family Stone or Steve Wonder, wonderfully twinned with Quatro's sassy vocal attitude, for evidence of the stylistic refresh, her distinctive and groove-heavy bass playing pushed further into the centre of the sound. 'Can't Trust Love', meanwhile, is a headnodding, blunted delight, too, while the futuristic synths of 'Strip Me' are closer to Herbie Hancock's Headhunters than The Sweet in vibe. Well ahead of its time, this is timeless stuff.
Review: Queen's seminal Live in Tokyo captures the iconic band in peak form during their The Works tour. Recorded at the Yoyogi Auditorium in Tokyo, this typically electrifying performance showcases the outfit's unmatched stage presence as well as tight musicianship and of course Freddie Mercury's legendary charisma. The set blends stadium anthems like 'Radio Ga Ga' and 'Hammer to Fall' with timeless classics such as 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' and 'We Will Rock You.' The energy, precision, and connection with the crowd highlight why Queen remains one of the greatest live acts in rock history and this is a time warp that takes you right back to their pomp.
Keep Yourself Alive (LP: Queen I - 2024 mix) (3:40)
Doing All Right (4:12)
Great King Rat (3:35)
Mad The Swine (5:12)
My Fairy King (4:02)
Liar (1:32)
The Night Comes Down (4:47)
Modern Times Rock 'N' Roll (6:06)
Son & Daughter (3:15)
Jesus (3:42)
Seven Seas Of Rhye (1:06)
Queen I (2024 mix - CD1)
De Lane Lea Demos (2024 mix - CD2)
Queen I Sessions (CD3)
Queen I Backing Tracks (CD4)
Queen I At The BBC (CD5)
Queen I Live (CD6)
Review: The Queen I Collector's Edition is a comprehensive and remastered look at Queen's groundbreaking 1973 debut album. This x6CD + 1xLP box set presents 63 tracks, including 43 newly remixed versions, demos, live recordings and alternate takes, making it the most complete version of Queen I to date. For the first time, a Queen album has been given a full stereo remix, allowing listeners to experience the album the way the band originally intended. Key highlights include the restored running order, featuring the song 'Mad the Swine', which was left off the original 1973 release. CD1 delivers the 2024 remix of Queen I, while other discs offer demos from De Lane Lea Studios, unreleased sessions and backing tracks. CD5 features rare BBC recordings and CD6 presents live performances, including Queen's first-ever show at London's Imperial College in 1970 and tracks from their legendary Rainbow Theatre concert in 1974. The set is beautifully packaged with a 108-page book containing handwritten lyrics and rare memorabilia, alongside four photo prints and a fold-out poster. For Queen fans and collectors, this expanded edition provides an in-depth look at the band's early sound, showcasing their energy, creativity and unmistakable talent from the very start of their career.
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