Description
Queen – Face It Alone – Seven Inch Vinyl Record
Face It Alone is a rare and poignant release from Queen, issued in 2022 more than three decades after the band’s original recording sessions for The Miracle album. The track dates back to sessions recorded in 1988 with Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon, but it remained unfinished and largely forgotten in the band’s archives until the tapes were revisited during the preparation of the expanded reissue of The Miracle.
When the band’s production team rediscovered the recording, they found that Mercury’s vocal performance was nearly complete, allowing the surviving members of Queen to restore the track using modern mixing technology while keeping the original performances intact. The result is a song that feels both like a rediscovered piece of Queen’s late-1980s catalog and a moving reminder of Mercury’s extraordinary voice.
Face It Alone carries the polished, atmospheric rock style that characterized Queen’s later studio work. The song unfolds gradually, beginning with a gentle instrumental backdrop before building into a sweeping chorus. Brian May’s guitar work adds emotional depth through melodic phrasing rather than heavy riffs, while the rhythm section provides a steady, understated foundation that allows Mercury’s vocal to take center stage.
The emotional weight of the track lies in Mercury’s performance. His voice moves from quiet reflection to powerful, soaring notes that remind listeners why he remains one of rock music’s most celebrated singers. The lyrics explore themes of perseverance and confronting life’s struggles, creating an atmosphere that feels both introspective and uplifting.
Face It Alone stands as a remarkable archival discovery within Queen’s catalog. It offers fans a rare opportunity to hear previously unreleased material from one of the band’s most productive periods while also celebrating the enduring legacy of Freddie Mercury’s voice and the musical chemistry that defined Queen at their peak.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Face It Alone 4:10
Face It Alone (Karaoke Version)
