Release of The Works Album

Queen's eleventh studio album, _The Works_, was released under EMI/Capitol Records and featured several hit singles, including 'Radio Ga Ga', 'Hammer to Fall', and 'I Want to Break Free'. The album is notable for its nostalgic defense of the radio format, particularly highlighted in the single 'Radio Ga Ga'. _The Works_ received critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone describing it as 'the Led Zeppelin II of the eighties'. In the UK, the album achieved significant commercial success, going triple platinum and maintaining a presence on the albums chart for two years. However, its performance in the US was less favorable. This was attributed to various factors, including challenges faced with their new record label, Capitol Records, and the backlash against the music video for 'I Want to Break Free', which featured cross-dressing and was subsequently banned by MTV. This controversy may have hindered the album's potential success in the American market, despite its popularity elsewhere. The contrasting reception of _The Works_ in different regions highlights the complexities of the music industry during this period, as well as the cultural sensitivities that can impact an album's reach and acceptance.