MERCURY, FREDDIE love kills 12AP2914
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Artist = MERCURY, FREDDIE
Title = love kills
Label = CBS/SONY
Catalog# = 12AP2914
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1984
RPM = 45rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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The High-Energy Solo Flight of a Rock God: Freddie Mercury’s “Love Kills”
While Freddie Mercury will forever be celebrated as the iconic frontman of Queen, his solo work offered a fascinating glimpse into his other musical passions. A powerful and electrifying example of this is his first official solo single, “Love Kills,” which we’re looking at here in its Japanese 12-inch single pressing on the CBS/Sony label with the catalog number 12AP 2914.
Released in 1984, “Love Kills” was not part of a solo album but was instead Freddie’s contribution to the soundtrack for Giorgio Moroder’s restored and colorized version of the classic 1927 silent film, “Metropolis.” The collaboration with Moroder, the legendary producer and pioneer of disco and electronic music, was a perfect match for the high-energy, dance-oriented sound that was popular at the time.
The song is a brilliant slice of 80s synth-pop and high-energy dance-rock. It is a world away from the guitar-driven stadium rock of Queen, built instead on a relentless electronic beat, pulsating synthesizers, and Moroder’s signature futuristic production. At the center of it all, of course, is Freddie’s incredible voice, delivering a passionate, powerful, and soaring performance that is unmistakably his. The track was a major hit, showcasing his ability to command any musical genre he chose.
This 12-inch single is a fantastic format for the song, often featuring an extended mix that allows the powerful electronic arrangement to build and pulse, perfect for the dancefloor. It’s a quintessential piece of 80s pop culture, a collaboration between two musical legends.
For any fan of Freddie Mercury, Queen, or 80s dance music, “Love Kills” is an essential and thrilling track. It’s a snapshot of a rock icon exploring new sounds and conquering new territory with spectacular results.