Freddie Mercury critic Eduardo Rivadavia describes "Mr. Bad Guy" as "outstanding from start to finish" and expressed his view that Mercury "did a commendable job of stretching into uncharted territory". In particular, the album is heavily synthesiser-driven in a way that is not characteristic of previous Queen albums. His second album, "Barcelona", recorded with Spanish soprano vocalist Montserrat Caballé, combines elements of popular music and opera. Many critics were uncertain what to make of the album; one referred to it as "the most bizarre CD of the year". The album was a commercial success, and the album's title track debuted at No.
Freddy and Mr. Camphor eaten. Having been forgiven by Camphor, and helped restore his damaged portraits, Freddy tells Camphor the whole truth about what has happened. When Camphor thinks Freddy should write a book about it, Bannister produces the proverb, "There's no friend like a good book". Freddy usually lives on the Bean farm with animal friends, however much of this story takes place on Camphor's estate. Mrs. Wiggins the cow, Theodore the frog, as well as others play a role in the book. Camphor and Bannister are introduced (appearing again as major characters in "Freddy Goes Camping"). Zebedee Winch is a hardened criminal,