| Sheer Heart Attack | ||
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| Album by Queen | ||
| Released | 8 November, 1974 (UK) | |
| Recorded | Trident Studios, London Air Studios, London Rockfield Studios, Monmouthshire Wessex Studios, London | |
| Length | 39:09 | |
| Format | 12",8T,CS,CD | |
| Genre | Progressive rock, glam rock, baroque rock, hard rock, heavy metal, folk rock | |
| Label | EMI, Parlophone (UK) Elektra, Hollywood (US) | |
| Producer(s) | Queen, Roy Thomas Baker | |
Sheer Heart Attack is the third album by Queen, first released in November 1974.
Track Listing
Side One
- 1. Brighton Rock (Brian May)
- 2. Killer Queen (Freddie Mercury)
- 3. Tenement Funster (Roger Taylor)
- 4. Flick of the Wrist (Mercury)
- 5. Lily of the Valley (Mercury)
- 6. Now I'm Here (May)
Side Two
- 1. In the Lap of the Gods (Mercury)
- 2. Stone Cold Crazy (Mercury, May, Taylor, John Deacon)
- 3. Dear Friends (May)
- 4. Misfire (Deacon)
- 5. Bring Back That Leroy Brown (Mercury)
- 6. She Makes Me (Stormtrooper in Stilettos) (May)
- 7. In the Lap of the Gods... Revisited (Mercury)
Charts and certifications
Charts
| Chart (1974-75) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 19 |
| Canada (RPM) | 6 |
| France (SNEP) | 6 |
| Japan (Oricon) | 23 |
| Netherlands | 7 |
| Norway (VG-lista) | 9 |
| United Kingdom (Official Charts Company) | 2 |
| United States (Billboard) | 12 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Poland (ZPAV) | Platinum | 20,000 |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Platinum | 300,000 |
| United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000 |
Trivia
- Killer Queen launched Queen to mainstream popularity, both in the UK, and internationally.
- Digressing from the progressive themes featured on the first two albums, this album featured more conventional rock tracks, and marked a step towards the classic 'Queen sound'.