This 1985 solo album by Freddie Mercury is a tribute to Mercury's talent. This mid-1980's album is different to the grand old rock opera era of the 1970's, but still has much to recommend it.

It has a strong hi tech -disco favour, which Queen specialized in during the 80's , including feel good dance songs, such as `Let's Turn It On', `I Was Born To Love You', `Foolin' Around', and `My Love Is Dangerous'.

There is the beautiful contemplative `There must be more to life than this' and `Made In Heaven' and the rollicking title track Mr. Bad Guy, together with rock ballad `Man Made Paradise'.

This album generated interest among Queen fans before it was released, with speculation of what Mercury's solo effort would entail, after a taste with the fantastic `Love Kills', the previous year.

A voice sadly missed but captured at Freddies best. A must have for any lover of the legend that was Freddie Mercury.

I just found this in pretty good condition for $11.99. I bought it because I like Queen and Freddie and realized I'd never seen it on CD before. WOW is it in high demand based on the Amazon Marketplace prices; I'm thrilled I got it at a normal price.

It's a very good CD, sometimes over the top as we expect and love from Mercury. Queen was still doing well on the charts circa 1984-1985, and this record fits in nicely with what the group was up to at the time ("Radio Ga Ga", "I Want To Break Free").

The (minor) chart hit was "I Was Born To Love You", and it deserved better. A remix of "Living on My Own" became a big UK hit a couple of years later. But all the songs are good. Whether they are $154 good is a tougher call. I'd have to say wait for another reissue, and for now get "Lover of Life, Singer of Songs", available from Freddie at a non-fiscal cliff price.

I loved it right when I got it the cd was perfect it made me want to buy more cds in general.

Side One: Let's Turn It On; Made In Heaven; I Was Born To Love You; Foolin' Around; Your Kind Of Lover

Side Two: Mr. Bad Guy; Man Made Paradise; There Must Be More To Life Than This; Living On My Own; My Love Is Dangerous; Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow