Tater Thoughts

I am going to throw so many facts and names at you in this episode, your head will be spinning; in the best, most royal and regal way, of course. But a Queen album kickoff must be done in style, and a...

5 Jan 202549min

I indulged in Queen's newly remixed and remastered debut and I want to share my thoughts with you. In addition, as I obsessively listen to Queen I and fall madly in love with the sessions disc and can...

8 Nov 202430min

ICYMI, Queen unveiled the re-release of their debut, now called Queen I; with entirely remixed songs (that sound like they always wanted), a plethora of alternate takes, early takes, a photo book, and...

27 Sep 202435min

It's okay. I must have said that ten or more times in this episode. Because no matter what age we are, we have boxes to check. Things we want to do and see and be. And when we fall short, and we fail,...

12 Aug 202431min

I always name the man who stole my attention the most on the most recent album I've finished diving through. With Queen's 12th album, I struggled. I actually considered naming giving two men the equal...

2 Aug 202422min

The closing number of Queen's 12th album and Freddie's only contribution as sole composer, "Princes of the Universe" captures earlier rockin' Queen and features many fast-paced moments and thrills. Fr...

14 Jul 202444min

One of the danciest rock things Queen ever did (and really, it sometimes feels nothing like Queen), Roger's "Don't Lose Your Head" is driven by bombastic percussion that never gets a break, Brian's ec...

10 Jun 202442min

Brian brings the heat, the roar and a guitar bagpipe solo in "Gimme the Prize (Kurgan's Theme", an aggressive and demanding metal-tinged anthem inspired by Highlander's villain. Distorted guitar layer...

12 Mai 202440min