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Q - A Kind Of Magic


Queen
A Kind Of Magic

    Although this was one of Queen's best-selling records in Europe, A Kind of Magic failed to make even the tiniest dent in the American market. That said, it's not a bad album. Fans of their post-classic period will enjoy the majority of the material here, marked by the majestic title track and the moving ballad "Who Wants To Live Forever."

In the wake of Freddie Mercury's grandstanding Live Aid performance, Queen has been filling stadiums in Europe. To paraphrase any one of a number of their songs, rock's reigning champs of bad taste could be ruling the world right now. But it'll be surprising if A Kind of Magic, the band's fourteenth LP, helps Queen to capitalize on the
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situation. The album, which might have been Queen's crowning moment, is absolutely bankrupt of gauche imagination. There's none of the stylistic strip mining that unearthed hooks like the ones from "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" or "Another One Bites the Dust," no ambitiously nutty concept recitals like "Bohemian Rhapsody." Dominated by barren slabs of synthscape and guitarist Brian May's orchestral fretwork, A Kind of Magic sounds like hard rock with a hollow core: it's heavy plastic.

There's something endearingly campy about Freddie Mercury's brazen stage presence, but on record his mockoperatic delivery often sounds affected. And the slapdash quality of these songs makes him seem monumentally insincere: he ends the inspirational "One Vision" with a silly plea for fried chicken and a one-night stand. Freddie whisks optimistic falderal ("Friends Will Be Friends") and greedy demands ("Gimme the Prize") into a busy froth. His weird, piercing tenor is almost moving when wrapped around a melodic May guitar spurt on "One Year of Love," but most of the time he's histrionically going through the motions.

The rest of Queen is coasting as well on a high-tech glide. Brian May tosses off virtuoso clichés while drummer Roger Taylor and bassist John Deacon plow through the electronic woofs and tweets. "We Are the Champions," from 1977, still sounds as insistent as a jackboot compared to this album's boastful closer, "Princes of the Universe," which veers into unintentional self-parody. The world-is-my-oyster lyrics seem more lazy than arrogant, and the music is a mechanical thud rather than a metalized threat. This band might as well put some pomp back in its rock. Its members are never going to make it as dignified elder statesmen. (RS 484)


MARK COLEMAN



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    Queen   A Kind Magic - Emi
VG+/VG+ 7"   $128.00   Recsim
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (dmm Mastered Dutch Gatefold Sleeve Lp With Inner Sleeve)
Dutch Lp - Dmm Mastered. Dutch, Emi, 24 0531 1
Nm/Nm LP   $12.00   Dixon Music
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (extended Version)
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic / A Dozen Red Roses For...
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (german Test Pressing)
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (extended Version , Cover Vg)
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic Orig Good P/s
Uk Emi
7"   $3.34   Reddingtons
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic (12 Inch Brazillian)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (12 Inch Brazillian)
2 Track Extended Version B/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (31c052201119z) Pic Sleeve Brazilli...
VG/EX 12"   $21.70   Vinyl Tap
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch Dutch)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch Dutch)
B/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (0062011167) Sticker Residue On Rear Of Pic Sleeve Dutch, Em...
VG/EX 7"   $8.33   Vinyl Tap
UK   
Queen - A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch Uk)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch Uk)
B/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (queen7) Pic Sleeve Uk, Emi, 1986
VG/EX 7"   $8.33   Vinyl Tap
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic (lp Argentinian)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (lp Argentinian)
9 Track Gatefold With Inner And Title In Spanish (eu3509) Argentinian, Emi, 1986
EX/EX LP   $30.05   Vinyl Tap
UK   
Queen - A Kind Of Magic (lp Uk)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (lp Uk)
9 Track Gatefold With Inner (eu3509) Uk, Emi, 1986
EX/VG LP   $8.58   Vinyl Tap
UK   
Queen - A Kind Of Magic (12 Inch Uk)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (12 Inch Uk)
2 Track Extended Version B/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (12queen7) Pic Sleeve Uk, Emi, 1986
EX/EX 12"   $11.09   Vinyl Tap
UK   
Queen - A Kind Of Magic (tour Programme Uk)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (tour Programme Uk)
Full Colour Official Tour Programme Uk, -, 1986
/EX Book   $34.01   Vinyl Tap
UK   
Queen - A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch French)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch French)
Highlander Pic Sleeve B/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling (2011167) French, Emi, 1986
EX/EX 7"   $21.48   Vinyl Tap
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (1986)
EX CD   $14.68   Fun Records
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Ps Queen7
VG/EX 7"   $5.76   redblob
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic - Australian   Queen   A Kind Of Magic - Australian
Promo With P/s Australian, Emi, 1721
EX 7"   $33.40   Rock of Ages
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic - South African   Queen   A Kind Of Magic - South African
P/s (sticker On P/s) South African, Emi, 2011167
EX 7"   $25.05   Rock of Ages
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A Kind Of Magic - Australian - Queen   Queen   A Kind Of Magic - Australian
Promo + P/s Australian, Emi, Ed184
EX 12"   $25.05   Rock of Ages
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic - French   Queen   A Kind Of Magic - French
With Highlander P/s French, Emi, 201167
EX 7"   $25.05   Rock of Ages
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic - Uk   Queen   A Kind Of Magic - Uk
- Uk, Emi, 12queenpd7
EX 12" Pic Dis   $66.81   Rock of Ages
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A Kind Of Magic - Uk - Queen   Queen   A Kind Of Magic - Uk
P/s Uk, Emi, 12queen7
EX 12"   $16.70   Rock of Ages
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic - Uk Album   Queen   A Kind Of Magic - Uk
P/s With A Dozen Red Roses Uk, Emi, Queen7
EX 7"   $8.35   Rock of Ages
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Emi 1986
12"   $24.02   Black Rhythm
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
7"   $12.01   Black Rhythm
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
7462672
CD   $32.17   Black Rhythm
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
- Hollywood Hr-61152-2 / 1991
CD   $8.99   Musical Ener
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic/a Dozen Red Roses For My Darling   Queen   A Kind Of Magic/a Dozen Red Roses For My Darling
12 Inch, Picture Sleeve Emi 12queen7, 1986
EX/VG 12"   $8.35   thespacebar
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic/gimme The Prize
Canada, Capitol, 5590
VG+ 7"   $1.46   Airpower
Canada     
Queen - A Kind Of Magic   Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Lp Vinyl, Queen: A Kind Of Magic, Capitol 12476/gatefold/lyric Innersl./'86 M-/vg++... Don't Lo...
M-/VG++ LP   $12.60   Music Obsess
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic 4:30/6:30   Queen   A Kind Of Magic 4:30/6:30
12" Vinyl, Queen: A Kind Of Magic 4:30/6:30, Capitol 9714-9715/dj/diecut Generic Label Ps/...
M-/M- 12"   $15.75   Music Obsess
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Great Digitally Recorded 12 Track Cd Album Germany, Emi
EX/M CD   $10.92   Disc Covery
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Rare Orig 2 Track 1986 12" + Lambert P/c !! Spain, Emi
EX/EX 12"   $36.41   Disc Covery
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Hard To Find Orig 2 Track 1986 7" + P/c U.k., Emi
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    Queen Including Colour Booklet   A Kind Of Magic
Fold Out Lyric Sleeve Emi 1986
Cassette   $4.59   Zincsounds
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic/who Wants To Live Forever
Rare 2 Track Video Single In Card Slipcase. Near Mint Vhs/pal Issue - Not Suitable For Usa Machin...
VideoPAL   $22.05   Lost In
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Includes 3 Extra Tracks Uk, Emi
m CD   $10.00   Rogers
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
P1986 Queen 7
VG 7"   $4.33   Woodstock
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A Kind Of Magic - Queen   Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Gatefold Cover Eu, Queen Productions, 5099926798714, 2009
NEW LP   $38.69   Inandout Dis
Austria   
    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
0077774626729 Special Order
NEW CD   $30.97   Inandout Dis
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic Album   Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Ps,german Issue,b/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling,006 20 1116 7 De, Emi
7"   $10.02   Roxcalibur
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic Record   Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Ps,extended Version B/w A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling,12 Queen 7 Uk, Emi
12"   $25.05   Roxcalibur
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Emi, 1986, Ex/ex, Gatefold Sleeve
LP   $18.37   VinylUK
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Emi. 1986. Queen 7. /m.
7"   $10.02   VinylUK
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
3 Track Limited Edition Picture Disc Three Hundred Records 1986 Pressed In Italy M
12"   $66.81   VinylUK
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic / A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling
Original Sound Recds Queen7. 1986. Ex
7"   $10.02   VinylUK
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (mini Vinyl)
Original Item, Check <a Href='http://www.fonopress.com/pr oduct_info.php?produ cts_id=19025&... Special Order
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic-heavyweight Vinyl
LP   $28.86   Action
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Lp Record In Gatefold Sleeve. Australia, Emi, Emc.240531, 1986
NM EX LP   $14.42   Record King
Austral   
    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
1 Track Capitol, 15232
M- M- 12"   $6.00   LPJUNKIE
USA   
    Queen   A Kind Of Magic /a Dozen Red Roses For My Darling.
Nice 12" Single. We Have A Great Selection Of Queen Records. wants Lists Welcome. e.mail. Sales...
Ex/ex 12"   $20.00   J&L Records
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic.
Nice Lp. Tracks. Don't Lose Your Head. A Kind Of Magic. Pain Is So Close To Pleasure.one Year Of ...
Ex/ex LP   $20.00   J&L Records
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Lovely Picture Disc . Tracks. A Kind Of Magic. Don't Lose Your Head. we Have A Great Selection O...
Ex/ex 12" Pic Dis   $175.00   J&L Records
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic/a Dozen Red Roses For My Darling
Obi,insert Jap, Toshiba Emi, 514-139
Vg+/Vg+ 12"   $20.00   Moonhop
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic/a Dozen Red Roses For My Darling
Company Sleeve Nz, Emi, 908
Vg+ 7"   $8.00   Moonhop
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
NM/NM CD   $10.00   CMS Music
UK   
    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Uk 12" Picture Disc 12queenp7
EX/EX 12"   $50.09   CMS Music
UK   
Queen - A Kind Of Magic LP   Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Emi, 7777462672
NEW CD   $35.27   Record Heave
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
N/a Emi, 12queen7, 1986
Ex/Ex 12"   $25.05   Kellys
UK   
    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
N/a Emi, Cdp 7 46267 2, 1986
Ex/Ex CD   $10.02   Kellys
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