Queen: "De Lane Lea Demos" for Record Store Day

In December 1971 & January 1972 Queen recorded a couple of songs that would later end up on their debut album. These will be released on De Lane Lea Demos for Record Store Day (April 12). Buyers of the must maligned Queen 1 deluxe edition box set - AutoTune on the vocals on the studio album for fuck's sake - are already have them. Band members Brian May and Roger Taylor both like the sound of the demos better than the versions recorded at Trident that would be used for their debut record. 5000 copies worldwide.

Side 1:
1. Keep Yourself Alive (De Lane Lea Demo, 2024 Mix)
2. The Night Comes Down (De Lane Lea Demo, 2024 Mix)
3. Great King Rat (De Lane Lea Demo, 2024 Mix)

Side 2:
1. Jesus (De Lane Lea Demo, 2024 Mix)
2. Liar (De Lane Lea Demo, 2024 Mix)

» queenonline.com

Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness: The Album Years 1982 Part #3

English musicians and music geeks extraordinaire Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness have posted a new episode of their podcast The Album Years. They talk about 1982, discussing albums by Queen, Prince, Paul McCartney, Dexys Midnight Runners, and a whole lot more. This is part #3 about this year. The pair can be watched on YouTube as well.

Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness: The Album Years 1977 Part #4A

English musicians and music geeks extraordinaire Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness have posted a new episode of their podcast The Album Years. They talk about 1977, discussing albums by Queen, Fela Kuti, Throbbing Gristle, and a whole lot more. This is part #4A of what will be 8 episodes about this year.