Queen II – Queen – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Queen II is where Queen truly came into their own—an ambitious, audacious work that set the stage for their future grandeur. Released in 1974, the album is a dazzling display of theatricality and musical range, with Brian May and Freddie Mercury dividing the record into ‘White’ and ‘Black’ sides, each reflecting their unique songwriting voices. You’ll find no straightforward hits here; instead, Queen II is a tapestry of fantasy, layered harmonies, and intricate guitar orchestrations. Tracks like ‘The March of the Black Queen’ and ‘Ogre Battle’ showcase the band’s flair for drama, technical prowess, and a willingness to push rock’s boundaries. What makes this album special is its fearless embrace of complexity and narrative—there’s a sense of the epic in every note, from Mercury’s operatic vocals to the lush, multi-tracked arrangements. For collectors, this is more than a record; it’s an artifact of Queen’s creative risk-taking before they conquered the radio waves. Queen II rewards attentive listening, revealing new details and textures with every spin—a must-have for anyone who values rock as an art form capable of storytelling, spectacle, and genuine invention.

Track List:
– Side White –
A1 – Procession – 1:12
A2 – Father To Son – 6:14
A3 – White Queen (As It Began) – 4:34
A4 – Some Day One Day – 4:23
A5 – The Loser In The End – 4:02
– Side Black –
B1 – Ogre Battle – 4:10
B2 – The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke – 2:40
B3 – Nevermore – 1:15
B4 – The March Of The Black Queen – 6:08
B5 – Funny How Love Is – 3:17
B6 – The Seven Seas Of Rhye – 2:50