What is the name of the album that features the song "In the Lap of the Gods"?

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The song "In the Lap of the Gods" appears on Queen's 1974 album Sheer Heart Attack. It was written by lead singer Freddie Mercury and closes the album's first side in its original vinyl sequence.

Sheer Heart Attack was Queen's third studio album and marked a major step forward after the heavier, more progressive sound of Queen and Queen II. Released in November 1974, it balanced hard rock, theatrical arrangements, pop melody, and experimental studio work.

Listeners sometimes confuse the title with "In the Lap of the Gods... Revisited," another Queen track on the same album. The original is a shorter, studio-focused Mercury composition, while the later song became especially important in Queen's live performances because of its dramatic chorus and audience participation. The album also includes "Killer Queen," "Now I'm Here," and "Stone Cold Crazy."

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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