Queen - Miracle (2CD, Deluxe Edition)

Facts Digitally re-mastered deluxe two CD edition of this 1989 album from the British Pomp rockers including a bonus six track CD. Lyrically, the songs tend to reflect on the band's past accomplishments ("Khashoggi's Ship," "Was It All Worth It") as well as the state of the world in the late '80s (the title track, "I Want It All"). Produced by the band and David Richards, the Miracle packs quite a sonic punch, recalling the rich sounds of their past classics (1976's a Day at the Races, etc.). Split 50/50 between pop ("Breakthru," "The Invisible Man," "Rain Must Fall") and heavy rock (the aforementioned "I Want It All," "Khashoggi's Ship," "Was It All Worth It"), the album was another global smash, even re-establishing the band stateside (going Top 30 and attaining gold status). Along with the Game, the Miracle is Queen's strongest album of the '80s.