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Live Killers was the first live album from Queen recorded in early 1979 during their European tour. Although there would be several excellent hits to come this release captures them at the height of their powers. (US:16 UK:3)
“Live Killers found Queen at a fascinating crossroads. Over the course of seven studio albums they had established themselves as an arena filling colossus with a sound which had started out as prog rock, before applying the glitter, shedding their less dynamic sensibilities, and morphing into one of the finest classic rock acts ever.”
“Queen had a sound all their own, owed in great part to Freddie Mercury who had over-the-top vocal and performance skills, a rare combination. It’s pretty amazing that they were able to pull off some of their songs live, given the rich harmony and state-of-the-art production that was tough to duplicate live. But they definitely do so here.”
“This live album shows marvellously why Queen were one of the best bands of the era. Before they admittedly began to soften into pop rock territory, they rocked with the best of them, always adding something new to an already well-explored genre.”
“Freddy Mercury, was certainly a vocal legend. He had a range that had no peer. Highs, lows, screams and soft beautiful melodic bliss. He captured an audience and held them in awe for hours. Combine his powerful vocals with an equally rich and grungy solid guitarist like Bryan May, with a solid rhythm section and it is no wonder that Queen is on most people’s list of the world’s greatest bands. Live Killers is sensational; the band is at the peek of their powers and Freddy’s voice is flawlessly enchanting throughout.”
“Live Killers is perhaps the best Queen live album, for those fans who prefer them in their pre-synth years. The band were not at their heaviest during this tour, but still rocked with many interesting selections.”
“Few can put on a high-energy show as Queen could. With Freddy Mercury dancing about the stage involving the audience with vocal acrobatics it is easy to see how Queen's shows were such colossal events.”
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