A more streamlined and pop-conscious album than his previous works, QE2 incorporates synthesizers and a more direct song structure.
- QE2 reached number 7 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album features guest vocals from Anita Hegerland on "Family Man" and Tim Curry on "Lawman".
- The title track is a tribute to the Cunard ocean liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2.
Mike Oldfield is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from England, best known for his progressive rock and electronic music. QE2 found Oldfield working with a more commercial, pop-oriented sound than his earlier epics.
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