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Put the sleepy jazz and classical music away -- it's time to test your audio system on all kinds of rock for you to hear in a new way.
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Perhaps the finest example of Queen and Freddie Mercury’s grandeur, this album is frequently pointed to as being particularly well-engineered. Hit up just about any audio form that has a section for surround-sound formats, and it’ll be mentioned often as one of the best sounding DVD-Audio discs to represent that niche format.
Everyone knows “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which showcases stereo effects as well as any song, and greatly balances choral and instrumental work. Brian May’s signature guitar tone is present throughout A Night at the Opera, while the band’s harmonizing gets showcased on tracks like “You’re My Best Friend.” Crank up “I’m in Love with My Car” for an even grittier side to Queen.
Signature Test Track: “Bohemian Rhapsody” Yes, everyone knows it, especially after Wayne’s World brought this megahit back to life in the early ‘90s. It’s still the shining exemplary track from this dizzyingly good album—especially because you or your friend know each part by heart. Pop it in on a stellar audio system and dig deeper into the channel shifts, the vocals, the guitar solo and more.
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