| CD REVIEW Magnum |
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Band : Magnum Magnum. A band that exists almost as long as I do. Yet despite their growing age these guys have once again managed to produce a stunningly good album. Started in the mid seventies, they reached their peak halfway the eighties, beginning of the nineties. In 1996 the story came to an end, but at the beginning of the 21st century they started a second career so to speak of. Now there are a lot of people out there who seem disgusted or annoyed with Magnum. Ok, I admit they keep on treading the same, well known paths, and therefore will not experiment. But hey, what’s wrong with that? Couldn’ you argue that Motôrhead or even Iron Maiden have not done the same. And what’s wrong with a proven formula that works. After all these guys are in their sixties or nearing them, and doesn’t an old adagio say that you must not try to replant an old tree ? Yes, I admit that Tony Clarkin’s voice does no longer have the power he had on their breakthrough album On A Storyteller’s Night, but once again, the same can be said about David Coverdale. No, what you get here are well thought compositions, played by some of the most versed musicians in the genre. Magnum fans like me will adore this album. The younger generation should give this a listen, if just to learn them that you can make some decent rock music without grunting and snoring, or without trying to beat the speed record…. This album is available in 3 different formats, a limited edition digipack in a slipcase containing a CD and a DVD, or a double gatefold LP uncolored vinyl, or a simple CD in a jewel case. Hope to see you in the Biebob on April 5th ! 98/100 Erik Morren. |
