Produced by: Brian May
Engineering and Co-Production by: Justin Shirley-Smith
Recorded at: Allerton Hill
UK Parlophone LP: 1 June 1998 7243 4 94973 1 3 / UK Chart #23
USA Hollywood Records CD: 15 September 1998 HR-62103-2 / Did Not Chart

Side One 1. Space (May) 0:47 2. Business (May) 5:07 3. China Belle (May) 5:23 4. Why Don't We Try Again (May) 2:57 5. On My Way Up (May) 2:57 6. Cyborg (May) 3:53

Side Two 1. The Guv'nor (May) 4:12 2. Wilderness (May) 4:52 3. Slow Down (Wiliams) 4:17 4. One Rainy Wish (Hendrix) 4:04 5. All The Way From Memphis (Hunter) 5:16 6. Another World (May) 4:07

Related Songs
Being On My Own (May), Hot Patootie (O' Brien), Maybe Baby (Petty/Hardin), F.B.I. (Marvin/Welch), Only Make Believe (Twitty/Nance), Brian Talks, Hammer To Fall (Live) (May), Business Strings (May), I'll Be Prayin' (May), The Last Great Optimist (May), My Boy (May)

UK Singles
- The Business (Rock On Cozy Mix) c/w Maybe Baby 7" / UK Chart #51
- The Business (Rock On Cozy Mix) / Maybe Baby / Brian Talks CD single
- Why Don't We Try Again c/w Only Make Believe / F.B.I. 7" / UK Chart #44
- Why Don't We Try Again / Only Make Believe / F.B.I. CD single
- On My Way Up c/w The Last Great Optimist / On My Way Up (Guitar Version) 7" (2022)
- On My Way Up / The Last Great Optimist / On My Way Up (Guitar Version) CD single (2022)

After the completion of the final Queen album, 1995's Made In Heaven, Brian May began work on his second full studio LP at his home studio, Allerton Hill. Originally titled Heroes, the album was conceptually a tribute to Brian's favorite recording artists. Concurrently May wrote a song titled Another World, intended for the Gwyneth Paltrow romantic comedy Sliding Doors. Due to contractual issues, the song was not able to be used. The rejection of the Another World track coupled with Brian writing his own material changed the path of the Heroes concept; instead the album became titled Another World. Three cover songs made their way to the final album, Larry Williams' Slow Down, Jimi Hendrix's One Rainy Wish, and Mott The Hoople's All The Way From Memphis.

Another World was released on June 1, 1998 in the UK on picture disc vinyl and CD. While not as successful as Back To The Light, Another World did chart in the UK at #23.

Shortly before the album was completed, drummer Cozy Powell who was a creative force on both of Brian's albums, was killed in a car accident. The first single, The Business, was released a month after the tragic loss, remixed in tribute to the great Rainbow and Whitesnake drummer. The Business (Rock On Cozy Mix) charted in the UK at #51.

The follow-up single, Why Don't We Try Again, faired better on the UK single chart at #44. Two further singles, On My Way Up and Another World, were released exclusively in Holland. Cover songs such as Maybe Baby, F.B.I., Only Make Believe, and Hot Patootie, all leftovers from the Heroes concept, made their way as B-sides on the various singles.

In addition to Brian's touring band consisting of Cozy Powell, Neil Murray, Jamie Moses, and Spike Edney, Another World featured an impressive collection of musicians on the album tracks and various B-sides. Taylor Hawkins from Foo Fighters, played drums on Cyborg. Jeff Beck guested on guitar and was the subject of The Guv'nor. Status Quo's Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi guested on the B-side instrumental F.B.I. Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople fame, appropriately was sampled on All The Way From Memphis. Brian's future wife Anita Dobson and his daughter Emily added backing vocals to Hot Patootie.

Another World was released on CD in the US, but did not chart. CD copies did come with a mail-in form to receive an exclusive CD E.P. collecting the four B-side cover songs from Europe. The 4-track Retro Rock Special has since become a collector's item. Japan received their own tour mini album, an 8-track CD titled Red Special.

After being out of print for over two decades, a remastered edition of Another World as part of May's "Gold Series" was released on vinyl, CD, cassette, box set, and digital formats in 2022. The deluxe 2 CD and box set editions featured a bonus disc (titled Another Disc) that included B-sides and outtakes. Some of the extra tracks featured new work by Brian to complete the songs. As of yet, Brian was not specific on which songs feature new material.

Space (Album Version) 0:47
Appears on: Another World, Track 1

Business (Album Version) 5:07
Appears on: Another World, Track 2

The Business (Rock On Cozy Mix) 4:41
Appears on: UK Business CD single, UK Business 7" vinyl, UK Business 7" vinyl promo, Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
An interesting remix, released as a tribute to Cozy Powell shortly after his death. The track itself is a really nicely done edit of the album track with a new drumming intro and a very long outro mixed in from Live At The Brixton Academy. Note the song was retitled The Business for the Rock On Cozy single release.

The Business (Rock On Cozy Edit Mix) 4:14
Appears on: US Business promo CD
An edit of the Rock On Cozy mix. The track ends with a fades out before the extra long drum solo found on the full length Cozy Mix.

Business (Radio Edit) 4:31
Appears on: US Business promo CD
This is just an edit of the Album Version, with some instrumental bits taken out. It is hard to notice what's gone and there's still plenty left.

Business (US Radio Mix Uncut) 5:07
Appears on: Japan Red Special CD
This is the album version, just with a different name.

Business Strings 2:15
Appears on: Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
An instrumental outtake/version of Business with synth strings, plenty of guitar from Brian, and drums by Cozy.

Business (Original Version) 0:21
Appears on: Unreleased
Originally called "Hard Business," this wasn't quite one complete song as much as several short sections written for the British TV series Frank Stubbs Promotes. Eventually, all the pieces were mixed together to create the Album Version years later. This is why the final version has so many wildly opposing heavy and soft sections. You'll find these segments on the TV series' first season.

China Belle (Album Version) 4:00
Appears on: Another World, Track 3

Why Don't We Try Again (Album Version) 5:23
Written by Brian May
Appears on: Another World, Track 4

Why Don't We Try Again (Promo Edit) 4:08
Written by Brian May
Appears on: UK Why Don't We Try Again promo CD
Why Don't We Try Again was edited for a 1-track DJ promo CD in the UK. Various small bits are edited out, with the biggest portion removed during the final minute of the album version.

On My Way Up (Album Version) 2:57
Appears on: Another World, Track 5

On Way Way Up (Guitar Version) 1:24
Appears on: Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022), On My Way Up 7" Vinyl (2022), On My Way Up CD single (2022)
Back To The Light featured guitar versions of Just One Life, Nothin' But Blue, and Too Much Love Will Kill You as B-sides. At the time, that concept was not continued for Another World. However, for the Gold Series re-release of the album, a guitar version of On My Way Up was included on the bonus CD. During promotion interviews for the Another World re-release, Brian did mention recording new parts to flesh out some of the bonus tracks. I suspect at least part of this track, possibly the electric guitars, are newly recorded.

On Way Way Up (Original Version) 0:46
Appears on: Unreleased
Frank Stubbs' second series used this more optimistic piece, the way series one used "Business." If you have the album, it is probably superfluous to hunt these sections down.

On Way Way Up (Live From Paris) 8:08
Appears on: Japan Red Special CD, Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
This is an excellent live version from the Japan only Red Special album. This live version has a lot of wonderful acoustic and electric guitar instrumental bits. Brian sounds really great on vocals too.

Cyborg (Album Version) 3:53
Appears on: Another World, Track 6

Cyborg (Rise II - Main Version) 3:50
Appears on: Rise of the Robots II videogame
Brian wrote this song for the video game Rise II: Resurrection, the game sequel to Rise Of The Robots. This is actually the original version of the song. Compared to the album version, this version sounds like it needs a good remastering. It's not bad and it does have some different mixing and overdubs in places.

Cyborg (Rise II - Solo Instrumental Version) 3:29
Appears on: Rise of the Robots II videogame
An instrumental compliment to the Main version, this is Brian and drummer Taylor Hawkins rocking out. This isn't a straight instrumental of the Main version, though; it is its own long guitar solo. It shifts gears enough that it doesn't get too repetitive.

Cyborg (Rise II - Main Version Remix) 3:50
Appears on: Rise of the Robots II videogame
It is hard to tell the differences between this and the Main version. It mostly sounds cleaner all around, but not as cleaned up as the Album Version would be years later.

Cyborg (Rise II - Main Version Instrumental Remix) 3:49
Appears on: Rise of the Robots II videogame
A straight instrumental of the Main Version Remix, there is an extra guitar wail near the last verse. This is worth playing loud.

Cyborg (Solo Instrumental Version) 3:29
Appears on: Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
An excellent instrumental version that highlights Brian's guitar playing and the excellent drums of Taylor Hawkins, who passed away shortly before this version was released.

The Guv'nor (Album Version) 4:12
Appears on: Another World, Track 7

The Wilderness (Album Version) 4:52
Appears on: Another World, Track 8

Slow Down (Album Version) 4:17
Appears on: Another World, Track 9

One Rainy Wish (Album Version) 4:04
Appears on: Another World, Track 10

One Rainy Wish (Original Version) 4:12
Appears on: In From The Storm - Jimi Hendrix Tribute CD
What was changed for the album wasn't much, but boy, does it make a difference. There are some great effects, which really add to the song. This is well worth hunting down.

All The Way From Memphis (Album Version) 5:16
Appears on: Another World, Track 11

Another World (Album Version) 7:30
Appears on: Another World, Track 12

Another World (Single Version) 4:07
Appears on: Japan Red Special CD, Holland Another World CD single, Holland Another World CD promo single
This is the full song, but without the long silence and piano reprise of "Business" which appears on the album version. Good to have as a proper stand-alone track, but some easy editing of the album version will accomplish the same thing.

Otro Lugar 4:06
Appears on: Baladas 99, Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
Baladas 99 is a two disc compilation CD released in Europe on November 16, 1999. Brian May contributed a Spanish lyric version of Another World, which at the time was exclusive to this collection. The track was included on the 2022 deluxe Gold Series re-release of Another World and even received the video treatment.

Being On My Own 2:23
Appears on: Another World CD (hidden track)
As the Another World CD comes to an end there is a long silence, followed by this piano reprise of Business. According to a BBC Radio 2 interview from July 6, 1998, Brian reveals the hidden track is entitled Being On My Own.

Hot Patootie 3:21
Appears on: US Retro Rock Special CD, Japan Red Special CD, Holland Another World CD single, Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
On NSO The Rocky Horror Show cast recording, this is listed as "What Ever Happened To Saturday Night." To make it a little more confusing, there's also a shorter highlights CD of the same cast recording, which doesn't have this song, but mistakenly titles the song "Eddie" as "Hot Patootie." If you want this song, look for Brian's name on the sleeve, or try to find a copy of Brian's Retro Rock Special EP. The song itself is a great cover of Meat Loaf's signature piece from the play (and movie).

Maybe Baby 2:14
Appears on: US Retro Rock Special CD, UK Business 7" vinyl, UK Business CD single, Holland On My Way Up CD single 1, Holland On My Way Up CD single 2, Japan Red Special CD, Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
Brian covers Buddy Holly here, staying very true to the original. An excellent cover that is worth searching out.

F.B.I. 3:12
Appears on: US Retro Rock Special CD, UK Why Don't We Try Again 7" picture disc, UK Why Don't We Try It Again CD single, Holland On My Way Up CD single 2
Featured as a B-side to the Why Don't We Try Again single, Brian rocks out to The Shadows' hit and really makes this instrumental piece fly. Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt from Status Quo guest on the track, providing additional guitars.

F.B.I. (Original Ruff Mix with Real Bass And Drums) 3:19
Appears on: Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
An excellent rough mix of Brian's cover of the Shadows song with Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt. Instead of the programmed bass and drums on the original B-side version, this mix features Status Quo alumni Jeff Rich on drums and John "Rhino" Edwards on bass.

Only Made Believe 2:38
Appears on: US Retro Rock Special CD, UK Why Don't We Try It Again 7" picture disc, UK Why Don't We Try It Again CD single, Holland Another World CD single, Japan Red Special CD, Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
Conway Twitty's hit gets served up and Brian takes you right to your first slow dance at the high school gym, '50s style! Another winner. Brian's touring band backed him on the performance including Neil Murray on bass, Cozy Powell on drums, Spike Edney on keys, and Jamie Moses on additional guitar.

Brian Talks 1:14
Appears on: UK Business CD single, Japan Red Special CD, Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
This is Brian in the studio paying tribute to his friend, drummer Cozy Powell. It starts with a little acoustic guitar, then a short interview from Brian.

I'll Be Prayin' 1:09
Appears on: Another World 2CD Deluxe Edition (2022), Another World Box Set (2022)
An outtake featured on the Gold Series edition of Another World, I'll Be Prayin' continues the work-in-progess versions of Business. It's possible this was intended (or even used) on the Frank Stubbs Promotes TV series.

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The Last Great Optimist

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My Boy