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The 1974 album Axl Rose called the greatest in the history of rock: “I think it’s up there”
Axl Rose has singled out Queen’s 1974 album *Queen II* as one of rock music’s greatest records, chiefly praising its recording quality. His assessment matters because it highlights the album’s lasting influence despite its comparatively limited commercial impact in the United States.
Rose said *Queen II* was not especially successful for Queen in America, but described it as the best-recorded album in rock and roll history. He placed it alongside Pink Floyd’s *The Wall*, reflecting his view that its studio craft and ambition rank among rock’s highest achievements.
In short
- Axl Rose praised Queen II as an outstanding rock recording.
- The album was released in 1974.
- He compared it with Pink Floyd’s The Wall.
Explained simply
Queen II is a 1974 album by British rock band Queen. Although it achieved only limited commercial success in the United States, the album has since gained considerable respect within the rock music world for its recording quality and ambitious production.
Musicians and professionals within the industry have held the album in high regard for decades, primarily valuing its technical craftsmanship and artistic vision. It remains widely cited as exemplary for studio production and serves as a reference point when discussing the highest standards of rock record-making.