Queen II = クイーン II ―ホワイト・クイーンとブラック・クイーンの啓示― – Queen = クイーン* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Queen II stands as a testament to the band’s fearless inventiveness, capturing Queen on the cusp of their rise to rock royalty. Released in 1974, this album is a dazzling collision of fantasy, operatic grandeur, and raw energy. Split into ‘White Side’ and ‘Black Side,’ the record offers a dual narrative—one of ethereal beauty, the other shadowed in mythic darkness. Brian May’s intricate guitar orchestrations and Freddie Mercury’s theatrical vocal range create a soundscape that feels both intimate and immense. Tracks like “White Queen (As It Began)” and “The March of the Black Queen” weave together progressive rock, layered harmonies, and a flair for the dramatic, foreshadowing the band’s later iconic works. This record is not just a collection of songs; it’s a bold artistic statement, a journey into the imaginations of four musicians unafraid to blur the boundaries of rock. Owning Queen II is owning a piece of rock history—a must-have for those who crave music that’s as adventurous as it is timeless.

Track List:
– Side White –
A1 – Procession = プロセッション – 1:12
A2 – Father To Son = 父より子へ – 6:14
A3 – White Queen (As It Began) = ホワイト・クイーン – 4:34
A4 – Some Day One Day = サム・デイ・ワン・デイ – 4:23
A5 – The Loser In The End = ルーザー・イン・ジ・エンド – 4:02
– Side Black –
B1 – Ogre Battle = オウガ・バトル (人喰い鬼の闘い) – 4:10
B2 – The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke = フェリー・フェラーの神技 – 2:40
B3 – Nevermore = ネヴァーモア – 1:15
B4 – The March Of The Black Queen = マーチ・オブ・ブラック・クイーン – 6:08
B5 – Funny How Love Is = ファニー・ハウ・ラヴ・イズ – 3:17
B6 – The Seven Seas Of Rhye = 輝ける7つの海 – 2:50