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Queen - Hot Space -2011 Deluxe Remaster Flac- 88 May 2026

Queen’s Hot Space: Rediscovering the 2011 Deluxe Remaster in 88.2kHz FLAC

  • Dynamic Range Restored: The 2011 edition of Space features a dynamic range rating of DR13, compared to the DR8 of the 1991 CD pressing.
  • The "Space" Effect: The track relies on reverberant piano strikes, John Deacon’s sliding bass, and a distant, robotic guitar melody. In the 2011 remaster, the "air" between these notes was recovered. You can literally hear the studio echo decay into silence.
  1. Staying Power – A bold opener drenched in brass and synth; live versions famously reworked it with rock guitars.
  2. Dancer – Polyrhythmic, Chic-inspired funk with layered harmonies.
  3. Back Chat – Deacon’s funk masterpiece, featuring a razor-sharp guitar solo by Brian May (despite his well-known aversion to the song’s original direction).
  4. Body Language – An almost beatless, synth-and-bass minimalist erotic groove—one of Queen’s most radical singles.
  5. Cool Cat – A silky, falsetto-driven duet (Freddie Mercury and Deacon) that foreshadowed nu-disco and sophisti-pop.
  6. Under Pressure (with David Bowie) – The timeless, seismic anthem that merges funk bass, anxious piano, and raw vulnerability—restored here with pristine dynamics.
  7. Las Palabras de Amor (The Words of Love) – A soaring, melodic rock ballad that provides emotional counterweight.
  8. Action This Day – Aggressive synth-rock with frantic, new-wave energy.
  9. Put Out the Fire – Hard-rock response to the political climate, featuring May’s incendiary guitar.
  10. Life Is Real (Song for Lennon) – A haunting, piano-led tribute to John Lennon.

"It’s too hot, mate. The machines are melting." Queen - Hot Space -2011 Deluxe Remaster FLAC- 88

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    Audio Characteristics (Per Listening Notes)

    • “Staying Power” – Synth bass and horn section have more separation; Freddie’s vocal less compressed than earlier CD issues.
    • “Under Pressure” – Bassline articulation improved; less tape hiss, more natural decay on piano and percussion.
    • “Cool Cat” – Synth layers clearer; dynamic range preserved, avoiding “loudness war” clipping.

    "Dancer" showcases Brian May’s ability to blend heavy rock riffs with a club beat, with the high-res format capturing the gritty texture of his Red Special guitar against the polished synths. The Deluxe Content Queen’s Hot Space : Rediscovering the 2011 Deluxe