This tune is incredible.
"Death on Two Legs" by Queen, from 1975's A Night at the Opera.
Brian May and John Deacon redefine Guitar Greatness.
You have to listen closely, but Roger Taylor's drumming is almost non-stop the entire song.
Freddie's vocals never grittier or more brutal; lyrics spitting fire.
Wiki: "Death on Two Legs" is considered to be Mercury's hate letter to Queen's first manager, Norman Sheffield, who for some years was reputed to have mistreated the band and abused his role as their manager from 1972 to 1975. The lyrics refer to "blood-sucking leeches" and "decaying sewer rats".
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"Only Freddie could record a song in which he is spitting venomous hatred toward someone, and still make it sound beautiful and uplifting. A perfect album opener for one of the most perfect albums ever made!"
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"Queen made disstracks before it was cool y’all." 👍
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"Boy freddie mercury sounds like hes legit pissed in this song."
"And rightfully so. That manager was sucking them dry."
"This ain’t just a diss track... this is a full on assault!" 👍
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"The complexity of this song, and it's brilliance.....is INSANE! Masterpiece!"
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"The way it transitions to the piano gets me every time."
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An AI description of the song:
"Death on Two Legs" is a song by the British rock band Queen, serving as the opening track on their fourth album, A Night at the Opera.
The song was written by Freddie Mercury and is widely believed to be a scathing critique of the band's former manager, Norman Sheffield, who was accused of mistreating the band and exploiting his managerial role from 1972 to 1975.
Although the song does not directly mention Sheffield, he sued both the band and the record label for defamation, leading to an out-of-court settlement.
Mercury later revealed that the song was written from a "very emotional" place, and he felt that music was the best outlet for his feelings.The song is characterized by its heavy guitar riffs, strong lead and backing vocals, and a piano arpeggio intro. It features a complex structure with numerous subsections and layers, typical of Queen's style at the time. The verses have short sections with the tempo virtually halved, and the choruses are emphasized with strong harmonies and drum fills.
Roger Taylor's drum work is particularly noted for its intricate feel changes, which he executes smoothly. Lyrically, the song is intense and confrontational, with lines such as "You suck my blood like a leech" and "You're tearing me apart," which reflect Mercury's anger and resentment toward the subject of the song.
The lyrics were initially shocking to the other band members, but they agreed to perform the song as Mercury intended. The song was regularly performed live by Queen up to and including The Game Tour, with only one live version officially released on the 1979 album Live Killers.
During live performances, Mercury often dedicated the song to "a real motherfucker of a gentleman," a line that was censored on the Live Killers release.The song has been praised by fans and critics alike, with many considering it one of the greatest openers in Queen's discography. It is often described as a dynamic and powerful track that sets the tone for the A Night at the Opera album.
The song's intense energy and emotional depth have made it a fan favorite, and it remains a significant part of Queen's legacy.
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