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In celebration of the 10 year anniversary of their reunion, Magnum release this collection of hits. Evolution contains eight partially re-recorded, fully remixed songs from their previous comeback albums, two from the highly acclaimed The Visitation and two completely new tracks. This is majestic hard rock at its very best. Evolution: re-recorded, remastered, revisited.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I am a big Magnum fan and have brought every album that they have ever released and most of the best of type albums as well over the years. So as I have all the tracks apart from the two new songs I decided I would download this album and save myself a few quid.
So what have we got well lets start by saying that the remixed songs are much better then the original album versions. The stand out tracks for me are That Holy Touch that never really did it for me on the Breath Of Life Album but here in its remixed form it has more guitar and sounds so much better and the whole song seems more lively. The other track that stands out is Out Of The Shadows from Princess Alice. This was always a good song and now with the re mix is a great song with the Guitars turned right up and the song seems to flow much better.
As well as the re mixed tracks there are a couple of tracks from the Visitation Album that are as original.
Now my main reason for buying this Album the the two new tracks. The Fall well it starts out with a slow intro but then gallops along with some fantastic guitar work from Tony and Bobs fantastic vocals what we have here is another great Magnum track that is really catchy and once you have listened once you will be hooked and singing it all day long.Do You know Who you are ? Its a good song that starts fast but quiet and builds up volume its good but not as good as The Fall. One thing that puzzles me is why Magnum did not include the Track Eyes Like Fire that was on the DVD that came with the Visitation Album.....?
Overall I would say if your big Magnum fan and have most of the tracks on Evolution its worth buying as the tracks have been re mixed for the better and like me you will want to have the two two new tracks (i guess the new tracks were put on just for that reason.). If your new to Magnum or have lost track of what they have been up to since they reformed in 2001 this is a good album to to bring you up to date.
I would have given 5 stars if Eyes Like Fire had been included.
So what have we got well lets start by saying that the remixed songs are much better then the original album versions. The stand out tracks for me are That Holy Touch that never really did it for me on the Breath Of Life Album but here in its remixed form it has more guitar and sounds so much better and the whole song seems more lively. The other track that stands out is Out Of The Shadows from Princess Alice. This was always a good song and now with the re mix is a great song with the Guitars turned right up and the song seems to flow much better.
As well as the re mixed tracks there are a couple of tracks from the Visitation Album that are as original.
Now my main reason for buying this Album the the two new tracks. The Fall well it starts out with a slow intro but then gallops along with some fantastic guitar work from Tony and Bobs fantastic vocals what we have here is another great Magnum track that is really catchy and once you have listened once you will be hooked and singing it all day long.Do You know Who you are ? Its a good song that starts fast but quiet and builds up volume its good but not as good as The Fall. One thing that puzzles me is why Magnum did not include the Track Eyes Like Fire that was on the DVD that came with the Visitation Album.....?
Overall I would say if your big Magnum fan and have most of the tracks on Evolution its worth buying as the tracks have been re mixed for the better and like me you will want to have the two two new tracks (i guess the new tracks were put on just for that reason.). If your new to Magnum or have lost track of what they have been up to since they reformed in 2001 this is a good album to to bring you up to date.
I would have given 5 stars if Eyes Like Fire had been included.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A. J. Toll
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2010/11 has been an extremely busy period 'output-wise' for the hidden jewel that is 'Magnum'. What with "The Visitation", "The Storyteller's Collection", "The Gathering" and now "Evolution" there has been a constant stream of merchandise to keep fans old and new occupied. The highlight of 2010 was a one-off festival appearance in Victoria Park, London, where the band bravely eschewed their 'hits' in favour of a set-list culled mainly from more recent albums. A phenomenally successful tour highlighting songs old and new has been extended to include several more gigs in December. See them if you can get a ticket!
Their latest offering "Evolution" sees the band reworking 10 songs from the period of their rebirth after a few years' hiatus. Song writer and woefully overlooked/ underrated tune-smith Tony Clarkin has revisited such classics as "When we were Younger", "All My Bridges" and "Blood on Your Barbed Wire Thorns" and has polished and embodied them with more depth and power. Particularly attractive to the hard-core fans will be 2 previously unreleased tracks "The Fall" and "Do You Know Who You Are?" Both are truly excellent additions to the band's huge repertoire with a wonderful guitar lick on "The Fall" bound to bring a beaming smile to fans' faces!
One star knocked off for the non-appearance of the truly awesome 'missing track' "Eyes Like Fire". OI! Clarkin, Catley, Barrow, Stanway and James. Get it released !!
Their latest offering "Evolution" sees the band reworking 10 songs from the period of their rebirth after a few years' hiatus. Song writer and woefully overlooked/ underrated tune-smith Tony Clarkin has revisited such classics as "When we were Younger", "All My Bridges" and "Blood on Your Barbed Wire Thorns" and has polished and embodied them with more depth and power. Particularly attractive to the hard-core fans will be 2 previously unreleased tracks "The Fall" and "Do You Know Who You Are?" Both are truly excellent additions to the band's huge repertoire with a wonderful guitar lick on "The Fall" bound to bring a beaming smile to fans' faces!
One star knocked off for the non-appearance of the truly awesome 'missing track' "Eyes Like Fire". OI! Clarkin, Catley, Barrow, Stanway and James. Get it released !!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Such a great rock band that we may not see the likes of again, as good melodies are running out, though they keep coming up with great ones. Maybe it's better that they are not too big...keeping the music the main focus? Track selection was always going to be difficult as the last 4 albums of the last 5 are SO good, full of great choices. Personally I would not have had anything off the first re-union cd (Breath Of Life), as none of the songs are as good as any from the other four cds. And I wouldn't have chosen Brand New Morning, nor The Visitation as it's a bit stop-start compared to so many other GREAT songs on that album. Out of the Shadows is one of their best ever songs so it rightly deserves its place on this compilation. Personally I am glad they focus on newer songs on recent tours, rather than just the latest cd and then all the old 'classics'. I'd be happy with Vigilante, Desperate Heart, from the past, and then JUST newer stuff.
But yes - why on earth miss of Eyes Like Fire, when it's so good and such a pain only being able to play it via the DVD...if only I could rip the audio and put it onto a re-burn of that album.....anyone know how?
But yes - why on earth miss of Eyes Like Fire, when it's so good and such a pain only being able to play it via the DVD...if only I could rip the audio and put it onto a re-burn of that album.....anyone know how?
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Magnum Rule
Amazing band Magnum. I wish I could see them live. I now have six of their albums and long may they go on.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. J. Frayne
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Very Good
As usual with Magnum....more good than bad tracks, reworks of stuff from their recent albums....all better versions than the orinals so worth seeking out. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DAVID J MAYER
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MAGNUM are simply magic.
Magnum must be one of England's most talented,most treasured,most worthy institutions going today.They are like vintage wine,the old bu**ers are simply getting better and better... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Dunksville
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Great songs, better sound but turn that guitar down Tone
Whilst I must confess that in general, I prefer the 'first act' of Magnum, I have enjoyed the 'new' Magnum too and have diligently bought each album. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Hysteria
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Nice refresh
Nicely modernised, re-recorded material (of the older original tracks) from the past few albums made since the band reformed. Read more
Published 15 months ago by sysad77
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Post Hard Rain Magnum misunderstood, until now!
Ok I admitt it! I have missed the point of the reformed Magnum...until now!
I was sitting waiting for an instant song like 'How Far Jeruslem' and other snappy songs. Read more
I was sitting waiting for an instant song like 'How Far Jeruslem' and other snappy songs. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. A. J. Cruse
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Magnificent Magnum
As a long time fan of the band since "Story Tellers Night" I was initially a little bit sceptical of an album full of "reworked", "remixed" and all the rest of the guff that... Read more
Published 15 months ago by John R. Baird
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Fantastic!
Fantastic compilation album with two amazing new tracks! And the packaging is something I have never seen before and totally awesome! Read more
Published 16 months ago by The Spirit
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What a fantastic CD ........
With two new tracks and the rest re-mixed, this provides the Magnum fan with a wonderful new Cd to listen to. Read more
Published 16 months ago by S. D. Taylor
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magnum fan
A little dissappointed, got every album and seen them over 20 times and feel it could of been an awful lot better certainly if they had gone further into
their back catalogue
their back catalogue
Published 16 months ago by bigstu
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