Queen/Sheer Heart Attack (1974)

An English rock band featuring Freddie Mercury (vocals) and Brian May (guitar), Queen's third album (#2 on the UK album charts, #12 on the US). The pop and melodic sounds with hooks, based on hard rock/glam rock made this album their first commercial success. Features "Brighton Rock", a smash hit "Killer Queen" (#2 on the UK charts), "Now I'm Here" and "Stone Cold Crazy" (a precursor to speed/thrash metal. Metallica covered).

Queen/A Night at the Opera (1975)

The UK rock band featuring Freddie Mercury (vocals) and Brian May (guitar). A concept album by mixing of hard rock, pop, opera and ballad. Thick sounds by overdubbed chorus and guitar orchestration. Includes a masterpiece 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.