The Daily Doug presents In the Lap of the Gods & In the Lap of the Gods...Revisited (Queen) Ep. 225

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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm reacting to In the Lap of the Gods and In the Lap of the Gods...Revisited by Queen. Both of these songs are from their 3rd album, Sheer Heart Attack, released in 1974. Every time I listen to Queen, I'm reminded of their unique sound and artistry. Enjoy!
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[@ninagray4441]

The whole album is perfect.

[@clintonsmith5163]

Doug, I'm surprised that you didn't say anything about the intriguing effect the band created with Freddie's voice on the first song. Apparently, the tape was sped up while recording the vocal, and then slowed down, which makes Freddie's voice sound deeper and a little otherworldly. The contrast between that and Roger's "castrato" highs is amazing to hear. Queen has always been a band that likes to feature contrasts of various kinds.

[@SuperForcemajeure]

You must do "Ogre Battle", "Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke", "Nevermore" Queen II brilliant and amazing in any way you could possibly analyze them. They need to be heard with no break in between songs.

[@RiquezaEmGotas]

Innuendo would be interesting to react to!

[@fcernig33]

Roger was a vocal beast when he was young but that man can still whack those drums

[@annroberts2269]

Now listen to In the Lap of the Gods (not revisited] Live at the Rainbow ‘74 - stunningly beautiful version!!

[@dana_brooke_27]

I love early Queen. "The Lap of the Gods" both parts are great. Roger really gets to show his vocal abilities and they're phenomenal. This music shows how great Freddie's voice really is. "White Queen" live is a great song. Freddie's voice is beautiful. This whole album is just great. I like their early music better.

[@mal067]

It’s so sad to see that most singers nowadays just mumble but back in the 60-90s they use their entire voice and nobody can beat Queen and I love it when people say it sounds like Queen yea cuz no one else can sound like them!❤

[@kallekammonen2047]

Millionaire waltz is a...waltz.., and You take my breath away is a wonderful song. Two early queen songs you could consider :)

[@ben1ben]

Yes Roger's high notes were so angelic.

[@iancharles1273]

Sheer Heart Attack is a pure immersion work.

[@kenl2091]

Queen were still in their 'cult band becoming widely accepted' phase when Sheer Heart Attack was released. These two tracks, Killer Queen, Now I'm Here and Brighton Rock (hell, and all the other tracks) were exceptional and pointed to a unique band, unafraid to experiment, yet still very much in touch with pop roots. Bohemian Rhapsody was just around the corner.

[@enricopaoli1183]

Roger Taylor's voice is just insane. Queen's 70's stuff is just fantastic. More PLEASE more!!

[@paulburton5150]

“Wow Roger!” Indeed.

[@gcrawford407]

I really enjoyed Dougs reaction to these songs, as a musician himself, I would bet a penny to a pinch of snuff that he was elated.

[@TheBlackQueen]

I know Revisited is the more popular one, but my God does the first one hit differently! Roger's insane vocals aside, the harmonies, unique chord changes, Freddie's arpeggios on the piano, Brian's amazingly smooth guitar tone through John's own Deacy amplifier, it represents everything truly beautiful about early Queen!

[@C0zyDunt]

This was the first album I ever bought, way back in 1974. Still love it today.

[@irenenaya7644]

Really cool reaction, thanks for this one Doug!

[@ATAH69]

This is probably my fav album by Queen, Saw them in 76 with Thin Lizzy opening for them. Back when concerts were long, They played a few songs from their debut album & the majority of Sheer Heart Attack along with a good portion of A Night At The Opera as well A good chunk from A Day At The Races which was released in 76. Agreeing with other's You would really enjoy Brighten Rock & Brian does a fantastic guitar solo in it.

[@TheBlackQueen]

I still highly suggest that you do a full listen of Queen II! That's an album that must be heard all the way through with no breaks in between songs so they can flow together! I'm sure there are some videos on KZbin with the full album, but if not, if you have Spotify or any kind of streaming account, that would be the best option!