'Queen II' is getting a remake

Queen is diving deeper into their musical legacy with a new reimagining of their iconic second album, ‘Queen II,’ set to release next year. This follows the success of last year's deluxe reissue of their debut, now titled ‘Queen I.’The project is a complete retooling of the album, with guitarist Brian May leading the charge in the studio. Brian took to Instagram and shared his excitement, saying he's been "switching things in and out so we hear things we never really noticed before." He praised the Queen sound team for their meticulous work, noting that the new stereo mix brings "astounding" clarity to the album’s famously complex tracks.

One standout moment puts the spotlight on the song “Funny How Love Is,” where Queen worked to recreate the legendary Phil Spector "Wall of Sound." May describes layering acoustic guitars, castanets, and roomy drums to achieve that lush, immersive feel. He even revealed a playful tweak—speeding up Freddie Mercury’s vocals slightly to make him sound younger, or perhaps more like Ronnie Spector. May teases future Dolby Atmos surround mixes, which he says will finally do justice to the album’s intricate layers.

Originally released in March 1974, Queen II holds a special place in the band’s history. May calls it “surely the best Queen album ever.” Alongside “Funny How Love Is,” the album features ten other tracks, including the fan-favorite “Seven Seas of Rhye.”

[Source: Premiere]