Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
Not all albums stand the test of time, but plenty do and Australian music critic Stevie Nix will bring one to you each week. He'll cover all eras and most genres and tell you why each record is so revered and, equally, why it deserves to be. And he only uses six songs to do it.
Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
A Night At The Opera by Queen
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By the mid-1970s, the idea of "rock opera" had already been explored by bands such as The Who, but Queen's approach was distinctly different. Rather than telling a single narrative across an album, they created a kind of musical theatre where each song operated as its own self-contained world, yet contributed to a larger tapestry of sound and emotion. The album's title proved apt—like an evening at the opera, it takes us through a series of dramatic set pieces that collectively create a profound emotional journey.
Featured songs:
Death On Two Legs
I’m In Love With My Car
You’re My Best Friend
’39
Love Of My Life
Bohemian Rhapsody
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