Queen

Episode 57 covers the fifteenth and final Queen studio album, 1995's "Made in Heaven." It was the band's first release after the death of lead singer Freddie Mercury in 1991. Following Mercury's death, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bass guitarist John Deacon worked with vocal and piano parts that Mercury recorded before his death, adding new instrumentation to the recordings. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's fifteenth studio album "Made in Heaven." Tune in next week for a special bonus episode before we tackle our next full band studio album discography.

Episode 56 covers the fourteenth Queen studio album, 1991's "Innuendo." Produced by David Richards and the band, it was the band's last album to be released in lead singer Freddie Mercury’s lifetime, and their most recent one to be composed of entirely new material. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's fourteenth studio album "Innuendo."

Episode 55 covers the thirteenth Queen studio album, 1989's "The Miracle." Considered by some to be one of the two best 80s Queen albums (along with The Game), would you agree? Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's thirteenth studio album "The Miracle." Tune in next week for Episode 56 covering the fourteenth Queen album "Innuendo." Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/queen/the-miracle/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.") Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Episode 54 covers the twelfth Queen studio album, 1986's "A Kind of Magic." Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's twelfth studio album "A Kind of Magic." Tune in next week for Episode 55 covering the thirteenth Queen album "The Miracle." Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/queen/a-kind-of-magic/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.") Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Jumping back into the rock after the synth/dance heavy "Hot Space", Episode 53 covers Queen's eleventh studio album, 1984's "The Works." Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's tenth studio album "The Works."

Taking the "Another Bites the Dust" idea and running with it for basically an entire album... Are you a fan of this direction for Queen? Episode 51 covers the tenth Queen studio album, 1982's "Hot Space." Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's tenth studio album "Hot Space."

Episode 50 covers the ninth Queen studio album/first soundtrack album for the 1980 space opera film "Flash Gordon." Some rate it as one of the stronger film soundtracks while some may wonder why Queen ever participated in this. For this episode, we've decided to listen to the album live and provide live commentary with you as you listen along. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's ninth studio album "Flash Gordon."

1980... Queen enters the decade in style incorporating synth, dance, and funk into one of their biggest singles of all time. Are you a fan of this direction for the band, should they have made an entire record in this style, or do you prefer the 70s symphonic rock that made Queen famous? Episode 49 covers the eighth Queen studio album, 1980's "The Game." Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's eighth studio album "The Game."

Episode 48 covers the seventh Queen studio album, 1978's "Jazz." Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this art/hard rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's seventh studio album "Jazz." Tune in next week for Episode 49 covering the eighth Queen album "The Game."

Episode 47 covers the sixth Queen studio album, 1977's "News of the World." Opening the album with two of the biggest stadium anthems of all time, is this one of Queen's stronger studio albums, or is that all there is here? Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this art/hard rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's sixth studio album "News of the World." Tune in next week for Episode 48 covering the seventh Queen album "Jazz."

Episode 45 covers the fifth Queen studio album, 1976's "A Day at the Races." It was the band's first completely self-produced album, and the first not to feature producer Roy Thomas Baker. The album serves as a companion album to the band's previous album, A Night at the Opera, both taking their names from Marx Brothers films, as well as sharing similar packaging and eclectic musical themes. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this hard rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's "A Day at the Races." Tune in next week for Episode 46 covering the sixth Queen album "News of the World."

Episode 44 covers the fourth Queen studio album, 1975's "A Night at the Opera." Hailed as Queen's best album and their crowning achievement, does it truly deserve this rating or do the "singles" on this album cloud judgement? Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this hard rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's "A Night at the Opera." Tune in next week for Episode 45 covering the fifth Queen album "A Day at the Races."

Episode 43 covers the third Queen studio album, 1974's "Sheer Heart Attack." Digressing from the progressive themes featured on their first two albums, the album featured more pop-centric and conventional rock tracks and marked a step towards the "classic" Queen sound. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this hard rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's "Sheer Heart Attack." Tune in next week for Episode 44 covering the forth Queen album "A Night at the Opera."

#SWORDSANDSANDALS Episode 42 covers the second Queen studio album, 1974's aptly titled "Queen II." Often considered a cult classic and rated rather high in the Queen discography, does it deserve this title or was the self-titled a better performance from the band? Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this art/hard rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's second studio album. Tune in next week for Episode 43 covering the third Queen album "Sheer Heart Attack."

QUEEN is who we've decided to cover for our fourth band/full studio album discography. Episode 41 covers the 1973 self-titled debut album by British rockers Queen. Undoubtedly a magnificent debut to a career, some of us feel that Queen found their full focused sound right out of the gate while others feel, while strong, some more woodshedding needs to be done. Where do you stand on Queen's debut? Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's self-titled debut.