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Another World | 
| Artist: Brian May
Label: Parlophone
Category: Music
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 13006
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 724349497320
EAN: 0724349497320
ASIN: B00000896R
Release Date: June 1, 1998
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| Tracks:
| • | Space | | • | Business | | • | China Belle | | • | Why Don't We Try Again | | • | On My Way Up | | • | Cyborg | | • | Guv'nor | | • | Wilderness | | • | Slow Down | | • | One Rainy Wish | | • | All The Way From Memphis | | • | Another World |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
One can sympathise: the greatest, most unforgettable moments of this man's career are irrevocably over--nothing breaks up a band quite so finally as the death of one's lead singer--and May, a guitarist of no small skill, is left with the rest of his life to fill in. Financially secure (he need never lift a finger again), he's also creatively restless, vaguely unfulfilled; why shouldn't he continue to make albums, for his own pleasure, if no one else's? If nothing else, IAnother World/i should prove to Queen fans to what extent he reined in his guitar-heroics while serving in that band: the album fairly bristles with industrial-strength riffs, screaming solos, fretwork of every stripe and shade. The late Cozy Powell contributes some equally explosive drumming, fellow-traveller Jeff Beck guests on "The Guv'nor", and May's vocals--while no match for Freddie Mercury's--are nonetheless perfectly adequate. A vanity exercise: dated, occasionally over-earnest, but not without its appeal. I--Andrew McGuire/i
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 Surpasses its predecessor with flying colours April 10, 2000
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Back To The Light wasn't exactly the best album, was it? The follow-up is, by any standard, much better.pIn Another World, May has become more relaxed with his voice and has found out that he can sing. While shy when it came to taking lead vocals with Queen (almost **always** taken by Mercury, occassionally by Taylor), his first world tour has done wonders for his confidence. The May vocal is superbly suited to the multi-tracked harmonies of many tracks here.pThe musical influence of other musicians is also present. The late Cozy Powell's powerful drumming keeps tracks like Business going, and guest Jeff Beck's guitaring style is welcome on The Guv'nor.pOf course, almost every track is very strongly guitar-related. With exceptional riffs in China Belle and Cyborg, and 50's style guitaring in Why Don't We Try Again, the mood is extremely varied throughout, but retains the overall 'feel' of the album. On My Way Up is one of those tracks that stands out as facing that way instead of going with the 'flow' of the album. A favourite live, you can't resist turning it up to hear the multi-layered vocal and guitar tracks.pThe album concludes with a series of covers: Slow Down by Larry Williams; May's exceptional rendition of Hendrix's One Rainy Wish; and Ian 'Mott The Hoople' Hunter's All The Way From Memphis .pThe final track sums-up May's feelings over the last few years trying to 'find himself' spiritually. The track fits in, but is by no way the best track.pMy favourite track? Too hard to tell - there are so many great songs here, with completely varying styles.pAs a Queen fan, I decided that I would not venture into any member's solo careers. I was so tempted by Brian's albums that I eventually gave in, and I am glad I did. This stands out ten times better than Freddie's Mr Bad Guy or The Album, and anything Roger's done (sorry, Roger).pDefinately worth a listen!
 Not nearly as bad as some people make out... October 10, 2004
D. Penn (UK)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
OK, it's not as good as 'Back to the Light', but it's still a great album. Heavy rockers, ballads, and almost everything in between, by one of the greatest guitarists around.pAs mentioned in other reviews, this does grow on you. When I first listened to it, I was dreadfully disappointed, but in fact the more times you play it, the better it seems to become.pThis album was written over a fairly turbulent period in Bri's life. As he says in the cover booklet (or whatever it's called...) "This album is the outpouring of a confused brain still trying to make sense of EVERYTHING, and amidst vast areas of despair, finding a few flashes of light...". This shows, especially in tracks like 'Space' (which, despite only being a few seconds long, I love) and the title track 'Another World'.pIf you haven't got any of Brian's earlier work (Back to the Light, and Live at the Brixton Academy), go for those before this. But if you like his previous stuff, give this a go. Just don't expect it to be identical to what he's done before.pPlease vote for this review if you found it helpful. Thanks.
On par with Back to the light? November 3, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
On your first listen it may seem that the answer to this question is no, however I believe that this is an album that grows on you. I first thought that the only songs I enjoyed were China Belle and The Guv'nor. Both of which are wonderfully rock songs, which will be enjoyed by any Queen fan!! For those who most enjoy May's Who wants to live forever and Too much love will kill you, will more than likely enjoy Wilderness. For those of you who enjoyed the more heavy metal songs of his Live at Brixton album should give Cyborg a try. There is a cover of a Hendrix Song,One Rainy Wish, which I have to say would probably be my least favourite song. brThis is certainly an album not to be dismissed, for all those Queen fans
What way next? March 28, 2002
M. D. Rathbone (Runcorn, Cheshire - UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Brian's not too sure where he's going any more by the sound of it, both in his own life (as he opens his heart on songs such as Business and Why don't we try again) and musically as he produces a varied but strangely ordinary collection of songs (by his standards).pDespite that harsh opening paragraph I've given it 4 stars because tracks like Business and China belle are typical May and with the late Cozy Powell behind him on most tracks it's still a quality rock album with some softer interludes.... but it's not Queen and it's not quite as good as Back to the Light so if you're a Brian May fan alone then it's worth picking it up.pOh and I actually like Cyborg!!
Completely different July 5, 2006
Shazzeth
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This album, as many people before me have said is completely different to "Back To The Light". However, I still really like it! I agree with people when they say that it isn't up to the same standards as "BTTL" but it's fantastic in it's own way. I'm currently on my first listen, after having only ordered it 2 days ago and recieved it this morning but from what I've heard so far I love it. I can already see what will be my favourite tracks.
br /The album is made up from fantastic and well ranged vocals from Brian. He manages it incredibly well considering that he isn't a 'singer' so thumbs up on that front. Along with this there is obviously some mind blowing guitar work, but that's to be expected on any album featuring Brian.
br /As I said before, this album isn't as good as "Back To The Light" but has it's own charms. I'd recommend it to any fan of Brian because it gives another light to his personality.
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