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Another One Bites the Dust
Rock · 2003

Another One Bites the Dust

Queen

A lean, bass-driven pivot from stadium rock to minimalist funk. Dry percussion and a menacing groove define this street-level anthem of survival.

2003 · EMI International

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Another One Bites the Dust represents a radical departure for Queen, stripping away the multi-tracked vocal harmonies and orchestral guitars of their 70s peak in favor of a lean, mean, and undeniably funky street-level groove. Built around John Deacon’s iconic, dry-as-a-bone bassline, the track trades operatic grandeur for rhythmic precision. It sounds less like a royal court and more like a neon-lit alleyway where every snap of the snare feels like a physical impact. This is the sound of a band proving they can dominate the dance floor without losing their rock edge.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden silence before the first bass note hits
Mercury's rhythmic grunts and ad-libs during the bridge
the dry, percussive guitar scratch that mimics a hi-hat
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Another One Bites the Dust sound next to the rest of Queen's catalogue?

Dry Intimate+3.5σ

The production is built around dry intimate than this artist usually allows.

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