I'm all for a bit of bashing of the old sacred cows, and this country has many. I can handle people slagging The Beatles, The Stones and The Who for instance providing they know what the hell they are talking about. When i think about it though, i don't think i really dislike any of the British rock and roll sacred cows.
Well, maybe one and thats Queen.
I cant STAND Queen. I always hated what i deem to be the OTT theatrics and the effect Mercury's voice has, for me, is equal to the way a great deal of people react to the sound of nails on a chalkboad. And im an Iron Maiden fan!
However my Queen knowledge comes exclusively from whichever of the numerous collection and compilation albums have been released which i couldn't avoid growing up and a lot of people who know my music taste at least to some degree have told me i should listen to some of their earlier material and then make my mind up. So fairs fair, anyone willing to offer me anything to check out that may alter my opinion?
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