Queen II is the second studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on March 8, 1974. The album was produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, and it was recorded at Trident Studios and Olympic Studios in London. The album is known for its heavy, guitar-driven sound, and for its lyrical themes of fantasy and mythology.
- The album cover art was shot by photographer Mick Rock and has been cited as an influence on many other album covers. It was also the first album to feature the band's logo. The album was not a commercial success upon its release, but it has since become a cult classic. The album was reissued in 1991 with bonus tracks.
- Queen II is one of only two Queen studio albums to not feature a hit single. The other being Innuendo. The album reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart. It was the band's first album to reach number 1 in the UK.
- The album was dedicated to John Harris, a friend of the band who had died before its release. The band had originally intended to call the album "The Fairy Feller Master Stroke" after a painting by Richard Dadd. The album was reissued in 2011 with a new stereo mix and bonus tracks.
Queen were a British rock band formed in London in 1970. The band consists of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor. Queen II is the second studio album by the band, released on 8 March 1974. It was the last album to be recorded by all four members of Queen. Queen II was a commercial success and reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.
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