QUEEN II

It´s quite difficult to establish the marks that defines the borders of the so-called progressive rock territory. Even in its shady, unprecised boundaries, we´ll find masterpieces that could force us to review some concepts. Regarding the context of this release and the content of this album, I can do nothing but giving a standing ovation for this newcomers to the prog sanctuary. Precise instrumental works, fabulous vocal harmonies, bold musical structures, and NO SYNTHS (as they proudly announces)...What else do we need to regard this effort as a rock album which attempted to go on through new and yet unexplored directions (especially, for a glam-rock pop group). Take White Queen, for example, candid guitar work, fabulous percussion...Or, as a "master-stroke", let´s give a chance to this March of The Black Queen. The pop music would never be the same after this. For those who consider the glamourous Night at The Opera as a milestone, the perfect seed is here. In the days when Queen have something more to do thant entertain the whole world. A naive experiment, a trully prog jewel.