Queen II (1974)

Released in March 1974, Queen II marked the band’s leap into grand theatrical rock. With its stark “White Side” and “Black Side,” the album explores light and shadow, fantasy and power. Often described as Queen’s most mysterious record, it introduced their trademark mix of heavy riffs, layered harmonies, and operatic ambition. Behind its dramatic cover lies a collection of songs that shaped Queen’s legend and foreshadowed the epic scope of Bohemian Rhapsody.