Sheer Heart Attack is the third studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 8 November 1974 by EMI Records in the United Kingdom and by Elektra Records in the United States. Digressing from the progressive themes featured on their first two albums, this album featured more pop-centric and conventional rock tracks and marked a step towards the "classic" Queen sound. It was produced by the band and Roy Thomas Baker and launched Queen to mainstream popularity in the UK and throughout the world.
The 1974 third studio album Sheer Heart Attack catapulted Queen into international rock stardom. Its lead hit single, Freddie Mercury’s rock-pop Killer Queen was the sheer chart attack catalyst of the album’s popularity, creating Queen-mania in the . much of Europe, including some of Eastern Europe, and particularly in Japa. ueen’s first presence in Japan, during their first tour there (or leg thereof, in support of Sheer Heart Attack ) drew a Japanese-flavored frenzy of Beatle-maniacal proportions.
Queen II was a breakthrough in terms of power and ambition, but Queen's third album Sheer Heart Attack was where the band started to gel. It followed quickly on the heels of the second record - just by a matter of months; it was the second album they released in 1974 - but it feels like it had a longer incubation period, so great is the progress here
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On their third album, Sheer Heart Attack, Queen had found their sound. The songs overall are stronger and more memorable than on their first two releases as they found a balance between Brian May's guitar theatrics and Freddie Mercury's flair for the dramatic. Nowhere is this more evident than on the band's first . hit single "Killer Queen", which boasts a memorable chorus and their now famous multi-tracked backing vocals to go with May's singable guitar lines and Mercury's clever lyrics. The track "Bring Back That Leroy Brown" is one of several vaudeville tunes that they did so well. The only thing that stops Sheer Heart Attack from becoming a classic is that a few of the songs like "Lily of the Valley" and especially "Misfire" feel incomplete and that's a shame on the latter since it's great while it lasts. All told, this is the first of a long winning streak for Queen and is one of their better albums.
The more I listen to Sheer Heart Attack, the third album from Queen, the more I realize bow much I under-rated it a few months back when it was first released. Side one in particular is a delight, with Brian May's multi-tracked guitar, Freddie Mercury's stunning vocalizing and Roy Thomas Baker's dynamic production work teaming up in a no-holds barred, full-scale attack on the senses.
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1-1 | Brighton RockWritten-By – May* |
5:11 |
| 1-2 | Killer QueenWritten-By – Mercury* |
3:00 |
| 1-3 | Tenement FunsterWritten-By – Taylor* |
2:46 |
| 1-4 | Flick Of The WristWritten-By – Mercury* |
3:17 |
| 1-5 | Lily Of The ValleyWritten-By – Mercury* |
1:44 |
| 1-6 | Now I'm HereWritten-By – May* |
4:18 |
| 1-7 | In The Lap Of The GodsWritten-By – Mercury* |
3:22 |
| 1-8 | Stone Cold CrazyWritten-By – May*, Mercury*, Deacon*, Taylor* |
2:16 |
| 1-9 | Dear FriendsWritten-By – May* |
1:08 |
| 1-10 | MisfireGuitar [Almost All Guitars] – John DeaconWritten-By – Deacon* |
1:49 |
| 1-11 | Bring Back That Leroy BrownWritten-By – Mercury* |
2:15 |
| 1-12 | She Makes Me (Stormtrooper In Stilettos)Written-By – May* |
4:09 |
| 1-13 | In The Lap Of The Gods ... RevisitedWritten-By – Mercury* |
3:46 |
| Bonus EP | ||
| 2-1 | Now I'm Here (Live At Hammersmith Odeon, December 1975)Producer – John Shirley-Smith, Joshua J Macrae*, Kris FredrikssonRecorded By – Adrian Revell , Chris Jenkins, David Goatham, Martin 'Tom' Tranter* |
4:27 |
| 2-2 | Flick Of The Wrist (BBC Session, October 1974)Engineer – Chris LycettProducer – Jeff Griffin |
3:26 |
| 2-3 | Tenement Funster (BBC Session, October 1974)Engineer – Chris LycettProducer – Jeff Griffin |
2:59 |
| 2-4 | Bring Back That Leroy Brown (A Cappella Mix 2011)Mixed By – Joshua J Macrae*, Justin Shirley-SmithProducer – Queen, Roy Thomas BakerRecorded By – Mike Stone |
2:18 |
| 2-5 | In The Lap Of The Gods ... Revisited (Live At Wembley Stadium, July 1986)Mixed By – Brian MaloufMixed By [Assisted] – Pat MacDougall*Recorded By – Mack |
2:35 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed To – Universal International Music B.V.
- Manufactured By – Sonopress-Rimo da Amazônia Indústria e Comércio Fonográfica Ltda.
- Distributed By – Sonopress-Rimo da Amazônia Indústria e Comércio Fonográfica Ltda.
Credits
- Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Acoustic Guitar – John Deacon
- Composed By, Arranged By, Performer [Exclusively], Artwork By [Sleeve Concept] – Queen
- Drums, Vocals, Percussion, Voice [Screams] – Roger Taylor
- Engineer – Mike Stone (tracks: 1-1 to 1-13)
- Executive-Producer – Brian May (tracks: 2-1 to 2-5), Roger Taylor (tracks: 2-1 to 2-5)
- Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Ukulele [Genuine George Formby Ukulele-banjo], Orchestrated By [Guitars] – Brian May
- Liner Notes – Gary Taylor , Greg Brooks
- Management – Jim Beach
- Mastered By – Adam Ayan (tracks: 2-1 to 2-5), Bob Ludwig (tracks: 1-1 to 1-13)
- Photography By, Art Direction – Mick Rock
- Producer – Queen (tracks: 1-1 to 1-13), Roy Thomas Baker (tracks: 1-1 to 1-13)
- Supervised By [Equipment And Crew] – John Harris
- Technician [Audio Supervision, Additional Audio Restoration] – Kris Fredriksson (tracks: 1-1 to 1-13)
- Technician [Audio Supervision] – Justin Shirley-Smith (tracks: 1-1 to 1-13)
- Vocals, Piano, Piano [Jangle], Vocals [Vocal Extravaganzas] – Freddie Mercury
Notes
2011 DIGITAL REMASTERBarcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 6 02527 64411 0
- Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
- Label Code: LC01846
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): Arvato Digital Services 1907/11 60252764409
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): Arvato Digital Services 1875/11 60252764412
- Mould SID Code (CD1 & CD2): IFPI 1128
- Mastering SID Code (CD1 & CD2): IFPI LY92
- Other (CD1): 60252764409
- Other (CD2): 60252764412
- Other (CD1 & CD2): SET 60252764411
- Other (Batch ID): AA0001500
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC 3061, OC 062 ◦ 96 025 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI | EMC 3061, OC 062 ◦ 96 025 | UK | 1974 |
| HR6 1036-2 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (CD, Album, RM, RP) | Hollywood Records, A&M Records | HR6 1036-2 | Canada | Unknown |
| 244-96025, 5C 244.96025 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (Cass, Album, RE) | EMI, EMI | 244-96025, 5C 244.96025 | Netherlands | 1978 |
| 0777 7 89491 2 1, CDPCSD 129 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Parlophone, Parlophone | 0777 7 89491 2 1, CDPCSD 129 | UK | 1993 |
| CQ004 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM, Boo) | EMI | CQ004 | Portugal | 2008 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Brighton Rock |
| A2 | Killer Queen |
| A3 | Tenement Funster |
| A4 | Flick Of The Wrist |
| A5 | Lily Of The Valley |
| A6 | Now I'm Here |
| B1 | In The Lap Of The Gods |
| B2 | Stone Cold Crazy |
| B3 | Dear Friends |
| B4 | Misfire |
| B5 | Bring Back That Leroy Brown |
| B6 | She Makes Me (Stormtrooper In Stilettoes) |
| B7 | In The Lap Of The Gods... Revisited |
Companies, etc.
- Marketed By – Hollywood Records
- Manufactured By – Hollywood Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Hollywood Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Hollywood Records, Inc.
- Recorded At – Trident Studios
- Recorded At – Wessex Sound Studios
- Recorded At – Rockfield Studios
- Recorded At – Air Studios
Credits
- Art Direction, Photography By – Mick Rock
- Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Acoustic Guitar – John Deacon
- Concept By [Sleeve] – Queen
- Drums, Vocals, Percussion, Other [Screams] – Roger Taylor
- Engineer – Mike Stone
- Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Other [Genuine George Formby Ukelele-Banjo], Other [Guitar Orchestrations] – Brian May
- Management – Jack Nelson
- Producer – Queen, Roy Thomas Baker
- Vocals, Piano, Piano [Jangle Piano], Other [Vocal Extravaganzas] – Freddie Mercury
- Written-By – May* (tracks: A1, A6, B2, B3, B6), Mercury* (tracks: A2, A4, A5, B1, B2, B5, B7), Deacon* (tracks: B2, B4), Taylor* (tracks: A3, B2)
Notes
Inner sleeve with lyrics.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 050087128753
- Matrix / Runout: Sheer Heart Att- D00026190 - 1 A RF 1 1
- Matrix / Runout: Sheer Heart D00026190 - 1 B RF 1 1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC 3061, OC 062 ◦ 96 025 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI | EMC 3061, OC 062 ◦ 96 025 | UK | 1974 |
| HR6 1036-2 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (CD, Album, RM, RP) | Hollywood Records, A&M Records | HR6 1036-2 | Canada | Unknown |
| 244-96025, 5C 244.96025 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (Cass, Album, RE) | EMI, EMI | 244-96025, 5C 244.96025 | Netherlands | 1978 |
| 0777 7 89491 2 1, CDPCSD 129 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Parlophone, Parlophone | 0777 7 89491 2 1, CDPCSD 129 | UK | 1993 |
| CQ004 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM, Boo) | EMI | CQ004 | Portugal | 2008 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Brighton Rock |
| A2 | Killer Queen |
| A3 | Tenement Funster |
| A4 | Flick Of The Wrist |
| A5 | Lily Of The Valley |
| A6 | Now I'm Here |
| B1 | In The Lap Of The Gods |
| B2 | Stone Cold Crazy |
| B3 | Dear Friends |
| B4 | Misfire |
| B5 | Bring Back That Leroy Brown |
| B6 | She Makes Me (Stormtrooper In Stilettoes) |
| B7 | In The Lap Of The Gods... Revisited |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed From – EMI Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Trident Audio Productions Ltd.
Credits
- Art Direction, Photography By – Mick Rock
- Producer – Roy Thomas Baker
- Sleeve [Concept] – Queen
- Written-By – Brian May (tracks: A1, A6, B2, B3, B6), Freddie Mercury (tracks: A2, A4, A5, B1, B2, B5, B7), John Deacon (tracks: B2, B4), Roger Taylor (tracks: A3, B2)
Notes
Title misspelled on label SHEER HEART ATTACBarcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (A): YAX 4881 - 3U
- Matrix / Runout (B): YAX 4882 - 4U
- Rights Society: SAKOJ
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC 3061, OC 062 ◦ 96 025 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI | EMC 3061, OC 062 ◦ 96 025 | UK | 1974 |
| HR6 1036-2 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (CD, Album, RM, RP) | Hollywood Records, A&M Records | HR6 1036-2 | Canada | Unknown |
| 244-96025, 5C 244.96025 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (Cass, Album, RE) | EMI, EMI | 244-96025, 5C 244.96025 | Netherlands | 1978 |
| 0777 7 89491 2 1, CDPCSD 129 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Parlophone, Parlophone | 0777 7 89491 2 1, CDPCSD 129 | UK | 1993 |
| CQ004 | Queen | Sheer Heart Attack (CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM, Boo) | EMI | CQ004 | Portugal | 2008 |
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