You can't compare this to classic Queen or Paul Rodgers. This is 2 talented forces combining to create 1 enjoyable disc. It has something for the fans of both bands, and also something for anyone who appreciates good adult rock n' roll. From the beginning in your face rock, all the way thru a roller coaster of melodies, this disc is just plain enjoyable. Yes I do want to hear Queen with Freddie again, but we must move on, and this is about as good as it can get without him. It would be an absolute shame if the remaining members of Queen never recorded again in memory of the late freddie, you talk about a waste of talent. The tightest sounding band ever, combined with rocks second greatest voice (freddie was first). DO NOT COMPARE this to their previous works. Just enjoy it for what it is!

After one listen many people may conclude that Paul Rodgers of Bad Company dominated this CD. A few more plays will reveal that this is indeed a Brian May and Queen CD featuring exemplary vocals from Paul Rodgers and Roger Taylor. May's exquisite and majestic guitar tones and riffs gloriously resonate throughout this album. There are some incredibly poignant songs herein including "Small," We Believe," "Some Things That Glitter," and the brilliantly emotive "Say It's Not True," wriiten by Taylor and May. Paul Rodgers resonant vocals are excellent and guitar virtuoso and writer Brian May makes sure that the quality of this CD is akin to bona fide Queen Royalty.

This album is bloody fantastic. This is not a Queen album. This is not a Paul Rodgers solo album. This is an album by Queen + Paul Rodgers. That means it's not an album that is going to sound or be entirely like a `classic' Queen album, or an album that is a Bad Company knock-off. From their inception, the group has made it crystal clear it is not going to try and be something it ain't, or replace something that can't be replaced. So with that in mind, this is brand new classic rock n' roll with touches of that classic Queen flair, and steeped deep with Rodgers blue-eyed soul. The real star on this album is Brian May. His guitar playing drives this album from beginning to end, with his instantly recognizable solos, and his sweet guitar tone is a breath of fresh air throughout. Any guitar rock fan will appreciate Brian's playing as his stamp is all over this. That is not to say that Paul and Rogers are left in his dust, Paul sounds terrific as always, an ageless wonder on the microphone, hard to believe he started singing 40 years ago with Free, his voice is still a gift to behold and listen to. Roger's main strengths on this album are his songwriting contributions and the choral harmonies. 2 of his songs (which he primarily wrote) C-Lebrity and Surf's Up...School's Out are quirky numbers and it's a thrill to hear Paul singing them, he sounds up for the challenge and it's musically something thats not in Paul's comfort zone. 2 of the biggest surprises for me on this album are the 2 tracks I had already heard. Say It's Not True from the live album 2 years ago, I was initially not turned on by it, but since it's now recorded properly, it's an amazing track, and with Paul sharing the lead vocals at the end just adds so much more dynamics and is a real winner. The other, Warboys, was from Paul's live album last year, again not impressed initially, but now with the entire band at work, it's excellent. A nice driving tune that kicks, and, is special for all the troops at war overseas. Elsewhere, the Queen-style numbers Cosmos Rockin' and We Believe could have been 80's Queen numbers and would have fit Freddie's style nicely. All-in-all an excellent, 4-star debut studio album from Queen + Paul Rodgers. A pleasant surprise and my expectations were blown away.

I don't know what it is with Queen and the USA, but it seems they've always been underrated here. I've been a fan since Killer Queen first came out and have loved their work ever since! I never followed any kind of news, so it was a shock to me when I heard over the radio in my car that Freddie Mercury was dead. I knew then that my wish to see the band again would never come true.

However, out of the blue, I found Brian May's website and discovered that he and Roger Tayler were touring with Paul Rodgers back in 2006 and jumped at the chance to get tickets. The performance was awesome and I was so happy to see the guys having fun on stage. The promise of an album kept me itching to hear something new, so when the album finally came out, I bought it from amazon uk. I just couldn't wait another minute to hear what they came up with!

I'm glad to say that the whole album is a true hybrid of Paul Rodgers and Queen sound. This is something I never expected, but truly love and am so thankful for. Out of 13 songs, I think 10 are really tops. Sure the guys are old like me, and not as pretty as they used to be, but heck, they still have creativity and lots of spunk. I'm thankful that they came out of retirement to color my world with new material that I can enjoy. Thanks dudes! You rock!

I'm listening right now to this album and you know I enjoy every single song on it. Now this is about my fourth time hearing it and I enjoy/appreciate it more each time. I believe it would have been more aptly titled Paul Rodgers, Brian May and Roger Taylor, The Cosmos Rocks. This is their album delightfully prepared for you. This is where they are now - not Queen not Bad Company but Rodgers, May and Taylor. Appreciate it on its own merit for today. It's a great listen. Enjoy.