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Queens Best

Kevin S. Stailey | Atlanta, Ga. | 08/30/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Freddy Mercury, whether you like the idea of his being gay or not 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 at awe for hours in their performances. 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 was and still is on everybodies list of the worlds greatest bands. Live Killers is sensational. The band is at their peek of power and Freddies voice is flawlessly enchanting throughout. In fact. I'd have to say that this release seems like the band knew he was going to be gone soon and really let him loose to shine as brightly as he possibly could to stamp a masterpiece in vinyl before his untimely death. I listen to this album and even moreso the DVD and truly realize the immense talent they all had, but Freddy stands out in this and shows hands down why he was the most powerful talent on the planet as far as singers go. Even Robert Plant and Roger Daltry bowed to him in paying their respects before he died at a show at Wimbley in England stating that they had a place for Freddy that was far above their own. That they felt heaven itself move in his voice. Listen to this and you must no doubt agree. Freddy Mercury, there was only one."