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Cosmos Rocks
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The debut album for Paul Rogers as the lead singer is Queen's first album of new material in more than 10 years.
| LABEL: | Hollywood |
| RELEASE DATE: | 28 October 2008 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 6.8 (out of 10) based on 34 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Mike Musicguy gave it a3:
I like Paul Rodgers and was very fond of Queen. I don't expect mensa lyrics but I want fun sassy and something great. The songwriting is appalling everything about it is trite and hackneyed. It tries to hard rock like old queen but second rate melodies, I really wanted to like it. Honest. It is awful. I didn't download a single song into my MP3 player I'd everwant to hear again. Tie your mother down? Tie this crap to a raft and float it out to sea.
Joe gave it a10:
Paul Rodgers has long been a moving force (Free, Bad Company, The Firm, The Law, solo projects, etc.) that this is a surprisingly good fit for both Rodgers and Queen. No, he's not Freddie Mercury, nor is anyone quite as vocally unique as Paul Rodgers. Cosmos Rocks allows Rodgers to flourish and he's surrounded by a quality, creative and extremely talented group of musicians. Stop dreaming of a Queen without Freddie. Instead, imagine a reborn Bad Company with rich guitars, powerful musical arrangements, and outstanding vocals by Rodgers. Any fan of his voice will not want to miss this disc.
Claude S. gave it a10:
Don't compare it with the old band... this new combo is definately worth a listen. They do make the Cosmos rock.
Ivan K. gave it a1:
I was expecting the intensity of Queen's older work, but this new album is a gray, muddy pool of slime. Call it a black hole.
Maureen P. gave it a1:
I think it is sad that a bunch of old men are trying to cash in on past glory with a completely pedestrain album - nothing memorable or extraordinary here. And they all take is so seriously - just the opposite of Queen's delightful tongue-in-cheek attitude toward rock music and life in general. Just grabbing at the cash cow that the name Queen brings them. And Paul Rodgers? His voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard. Do all rock groups (except the real Queen) have to feature bad singers as their frontmen?
jim d. gave it an8:
Been a long time coming...and even tho there is no freddie this band continues to rock ! don't think they have anything to prove to the public they play a blend of music to satisfy almost everyone a little blues a little lighthearted ditty and plenty of good guitar by brian....instead of a lot of noise that you see in some music we also get one with a message we need to BELIEVE in ourselves and make changes in that direction...we are indeed "small" in the global picture....react !!!
Ingie B. gave it a9:
I can see having a bit more interesting and mature lyrics on some of the songs, but mostly this album does rock, and swing and even has a bluesy feel. I really love the voodoo song, mostly because it’s this jazzy bluesy song that has distinctive Brian May guitar in it, LOL, awesome. Mostly, it’s a super solid album of fun songs, and I’m just so stoked that the guys have found each other and created new material for all of us to enjoy. I hope it doesn’t stop there, but is just the beginning of a new era of creativity for all of us to drink in.
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