The fusion of multiple genres into a sole piece of work has made sure that this album has stood the test of time. Even though not pertaining to all tastes, it was still very influential in changing the course of 70s and 80s rock. The extravagantly theatrical themes might be excessive sonically for the average listener, and it might sound overproduced to someone who listens to chill and calm music. Their selection of instrumentation throughout the entire runtime is full of bizarre effects yet extremely effective.
They also utilized multiple diverse instruments like a double bass, a ukulele, and harps. The album incorporates innumerable music styles, ranging from pop and hard rock to opera and metal, to even UK music hall. After ending their contract with their old label due to management issues, Queen employed a complex production that extensively used multitrack recording, very rarely seen back in those days, which added to the humongous cost to produce the album. The album was named after the Marx Brothers' film of the same name. Released on November 21, 1975, by EMI Records and Elektra Records, the album has a runtime of 43 minutes and 8 seconds with a list of 12 tracks. It was also reportedly the most expensive album ever recorded at the time of its release. Blending an amalgamation of metal, pop, music hall, and rock, Queen skyrocketed in popularity after the release of this album. It is an experimentally preposterous masterpiece that shifted the sound of progressive rock in the 1970s.
A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Queen.
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