A Kind of Magic (1986)

Queen’s twelfth studio album, A Kind of Magic, blends powerful arena anthems with cinematic tracks tied to the movie Highlander. Released in June 1986, it captures the band at their mid-80s peak, balancing pop hooks, emotional ballads, and Freddie Mercury’s unmistakable showmanship. The record became one of their most commercially successful releases, defining their stadium era sound.