A Night At The Opera

Release Date: 2015

Queen's A Night At The Opera from 1975 delivers theatrical rock that swings from delicate piano ballads to crushing guitar anthems, all held together by Freddie Mercury's operatic vocals and the band's meticulous harmonies. The album's ambitious arrangements layer everything from music hall whimsy to heavy metal bombast, creating songs that feel like complete musical theater productions.

Standout Tracks

• Bohemian Rhapsody: The six-minute epic that moves from piano ballad to opera to hard rock without a single chorus
• Love of My Life: Mercury's tender acoustic love song that becomes a crowd singalong
• You're My Best Friend: John Deacon's bouncy electric piano rocker about friendship and devotion

Mood: theatrical, grandiose, driving, romantic