A Kind of Magic

Queen

A Kind of Magic

RELEASED: June 02, 1986
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. One Vision 5:11 2. A Kind of Magic 4:25 3. One Year of Love 4:27 4. Pain Is So Close to Pleasure 4:22 5. Friends Will Be Friends 4:08 6. Who Wants to Live Forever 5:17 7. Gimme the Prize (Kurgan’s Theme) 4:35 8. Don’t Lose Your Head 4:38 9. Princes of the Universe 3:33 10. A Kind of ‘A Kind of Magic’ 3:38 11. Friends Will Be Friends Will Be Friends… 5:58 12. Forever 3:21
Historical Archive
A Kind of Magic is the twelfth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released in 1986. The album features a blend of rock, pop, and orchestral music, showcasing the band's ability to merge various genres seamlessly. It includes classic hits such as 'A Kind of Magic' and 'One Vision', which were both inspired by the band's work on the soundtrack for the film Highlander. The album is notable for its thematic coherence, with many tracks reflecting the film's narrative. A Kind of Magic is often regarded as a significant release in Queen's discography, solidifying their status as rock icons in the 1980s.