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Queen is one of the few bands, perhaps the only one, that has explored virtually every genre of modern music throughout its career. I can't think of anyone who doesn't enjoy at least some of their work, whether it's their material from the '70s, the '80s, or the '90s. Each era is distinct, yet all of it is exceptional.

As for this particular album, if your perspective is that anything outside of progressive rock is inferior, then yes, you might dismiss it. But consider it from another angle. How would you rate Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as a progressive rock album? It might be the greatest pop/disco album of all time, but in a prog context, it wouldn't score more than two stars. This album is similar. I has more in common with MJ's "Off the Wall"-"Thriller" era than with Queen's mid-seventies output. Seen through that lens, it's far better than it's often given credit for. While it's not progressive rock, it's an excellent funk-rock album, rich with soul and R&B influences, fused with Queen's classic hard-rock style. On a site dedicated to these genres, I'd confidently recommend it as a classic.

Progheads, be advised. This is likely the least progressive album on the entire Progarchives website. Anywhere else, I'd give it 4.5 stars without hesitation. But here, I'll give it 3, meaning "good, but not essential." This album is indeed good, but it's certainly not essential for a PROGRESSIVE rock fan.