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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 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
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NEW/NEU! ( CD   41.34   Total Recall
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic / A Dozen Red Roses For...
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (foc)
In Stock. Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Discs: 1. Netherl...
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic / Gimme That Prize
In Stock. Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Discs: 1. Usa, 15...
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (extended Version)
In Stock. Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Discs: 1. Germany...
used/gebra 12"   13.28   Total Recall
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (foc, Ois)
In Stock. Shipped Within 24 Hours. Confirmation Email After Shipping. Number Of Discs: 1. Netherl...
used/gebra LP   11.06   Total Recall
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic Orig Good P/s
Uk Emi
7"   3.73   Reddingtons
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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"   9.31   Vinyl Tap
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch Japanese)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch Japanese)
Promo With Insert (ems17632) Pic Sleeve Japanese, Emi, 1986
EX/VG 7"   38.38   Vinyl Tap
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch French)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch French)
Same Sleeve As Uk (2011167) Pic Sleeve French, Emi, 1986
EX/EX 7"   10.94   Vinyl Tap
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch South African)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (7 Inch South African)
(emij2011167) Pic Sleeve South African, Emi, 1986
EX/EX 7"   14.58   Vinyl Tap
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic (12 Inch Aussie)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (12 Inch Aussie)
Extended Version (ed184) Pic Sleeve Aussie, Emi, 1986
EX/EX 12"   18.24   Vinyl Tap
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic (12 Inch Brazillian)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (12 Inch Brazillian)
2 Track Extended Version (31c052201119z) Pic Sleeve Brazillian, Emi, 1986
EX/EX 12"   18.24   Vinyl Tap
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic (tour Programme Uk)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (tour Programme Uk)
Full Colour Tour Programme Uk, -, 1986
/EX Book   44.33   Vinyl Tap
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (1985/86)
EX CD   14.68   Fun Records
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Gatefold Sleeve, With Inner Eu3509
EX/EX LP   10.73   redblob
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Ps Queen7
VG/EX 7"   8.59   redblob
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic - Uk   Queen   A Kind Of Magic - Uk
P/s Uk, Emi, 12queen7
EX 12"   18.67   Rock of Ages
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic - Uk
P/s Uk, Emi, Queen7
EX 7"   7.47   Rock of Ages
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic - Australian
Promo + P/s Australian, Emi, 1721
EX 7"   37.33   Rock of Ages
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic - South African
P/s (sticker On P/s) South African, Emi, 2011167
EX 7"   22.40   Rock of Ages
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic - Australian   Queen   A Kind Of Magic - Australian
Promo + P/s Australian, Emi, Ed184
EX 12"   28.00   Rock of Ages
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic - French
With Different P/s French, Emi, 201167
EX 7"   28.00   Rock of Ages
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A Kind Of Magic - Uk - Queen   Queen   A Kind Of Magic - Uk
- Uk, Emi, 12queenpd7
EX 12" Pic Dis   74.66   Rock of Ages
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic (orange - New Zealand)   Queen   A Kind Of Magic (orange - New Zealand)
Rare Dayglo Orange Vinyl + G/fold Cover + Inner New Zealand, Emi, Emc3509
EX LP   373.31   Rock of Ages
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Nl, Emi, Cdp 7462672, 1-7-1986
CD   33.97   Black Rhythm
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Emi 1986
12"   23.78   Black Rhythm
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
7"   11.89   Black Rhythm
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Uk, Emi, 3509, 1986
used/no co LP   5.10   Black Rhythm
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Hollywood Records 61152 / 1991, 2061611522
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"   9.33   thespacebar
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic/gimme The Prize
Canada, Capitol, 5590
VG+ 7"   1.46   Airpower
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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/'86.....
M-/M- 12"   15.75   Music Obsess
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Queen - A Kind Of Magic   Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Lp Vinyl, Queen: A Kind Of Magic, Capitol 12476/gatefold/lyric Innersl./hic/'86... Don't Lose You...
LIKE NEW LP   12.60   Music Obsess
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Rare Orig 1986 7" + Lambert P/c !! France, Emi
VG/VG 7"   16.28   Disc Covery
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    Queen Including Colour Booklet   A Kind Of Magic
Fold Out Lyric Sleeve Emi 1986
Cassette   5.13   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   24.64   Lost In
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Emi Eu 3509
EX+/NM, GA LP   7.47   Some Like
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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"   4.83   Woodstock
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A Kind Of Magic - Queen   Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Standard 0077774626729, 1986
NEW CD   14.63   Inandout
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic: Limited Edition Vinyl Replica
4988006818217 Special Order
NEW CD   45.43   Inandout
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Original Ext Vers Uk Emi
MINT 12"   24.64   toogoodtobef
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Original Issue With Picture Cover Uk Parlophone
EX 7"   5.13   toogoodtobef
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Emi, 1986, Ex/ex, Gatefold Sleeve
LP   20.53   VinylUKdotco
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Emi. 1986. Queen 7. /m.
7"   11.20   VinylUKdotco
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Rare2 Track Picture Disc 1986 12 Queen 7b Extended Version Ex
12"   186.65   VinylUKdotco
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic / A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling
Original Sound Recds Queen7. 1986. Ex
7"   11.20   VinylUKdotco
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic (mini Vinyl)
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NEW/NEW CD   44.58   Polish Music
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
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NEW/NEW CD   42.48   Polish Music
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic Cd Nl
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CD   14.77   Jinx records
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic =remaster Cd Jpn
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CD   41.36   Jinx records
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic -ltd- Cd Jpn
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CD   32.49   Jinx records
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    Queen   A Kind Of.. -jap Card- Cd Jpn
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CD   44.31   Jinx records
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Lp Record In Gatefold Sleeve. Australia, Emi, Emc.240531, 1986
NM EX LP   13.47   Record King
Austral  More Info   
    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
1 Track Capitol, 15232
M- M- 12"   25.02   LPJUNKIE
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    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
Uk, Emi, Queen 3 1984
VG 7"   14.70   Vinylshop
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic G/f
E.m.i., Eu 3509, 1986
M LP   9.45   Vinylshop
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic ( Gatefold Sleeve )
Uk, E.m.i,, Eu 3509, 1985
EX+ LP   9.45   Vinylshop
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic / A Dozen Red Roses For My
86, Emi, Queen.7 7", Uk
Ex 7"   15.75   Vinylshop
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic [pic]
Various, "
EX 7"   11.55   Vinylshop
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Various, Queen 7, Queen 7
EX 12"   37.80   Vinylshop
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    Queen   A Kind Of Magic
Various, Eu 3509, Eu 3509
EX LP   23.10   Vinylshop
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