- Audio CD (19 Aug 2003)
- Label: pid
- ASIN: B000A2PYIG
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Cry |
| 2. This Heart |
| 3. Everyday |
| 4. Still |
| 5. Dream About You |
| 6. Breath of Life |
| 7. After the Rain |
| 8. That Holy Touch |
| 9. Let Somebody In |
| 10. Face of an Enemy |
| 11. Just Like January |
| 12. Night After Night |
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's been a long wait since Magnum's last album, 1994's Rock Art. Although guitarist and songwriter has been busy with 2 Hard Rain albums and vocalist Bob Catley releasing 3 of his own solo album, they have not lived up to the sheer class of Magnum.
Is it any good? It's classic, full of classy hooks and great choruses. The album showcases Clarkin's superb and criminally underrated songwriting ability and Catleys amazing Rock vocals. Long time keyboard player Mark Stanway is still in the band and as always plays a great part in the bands sound.
Standout tracks for me are, "Everyday", which is a classic Magnum rock number with a great chorus.
"Dream about you", a Rock ballad of the very finest.
And "That Holy touch" a great funky rock number.
Is it any good? It's classic, full of classy hooks and great choruses. The album showcases Clarkin's superb and criminally underrated songwriting ability and Catleys amazing Rock vocals. Long time keyboard player Mark Stanway is still in the band and as always plays a great part in the bands sound.
Standout tracks for me are, "Everyday", which is a classic Magnum rock number with a great chorus.
"Dream about you", a Rock ballad of the very finest.
And "That Holy touch" a great funky rock number.
What I'm trying to say is buy this album it's a great Rock album by a band that have never been as successful as they should have been.
For Magnum fans don't expect "Wings of Heaven 2", it's more in the vain of "Sleepwalking" and "Rock Art."
Still great though.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have been waiting for a new Magnum album for 10 years and waiting to see them live for 20, so it was a real pleasure to be able to fulfil both ambitions within 24 hours. I saw the band at the University of East Anglia in Norwich on December 9 and they lived up to my expectations completely. The next night I flew back to Abu Dhabi and, having been kept waiting in line for an hour, just had time to race for the gate. On the way, I saw a CD shop, dashed in - and lo and behold there was the new album in a slipcase with three extra live tracks. I played it as soon as I got home. On first listening I was a little disappointed, but it has grown on me. I think some of the heavier tracks are forgettable, but the powerful ballads and outbreaks of pomp glory are all there. "Still" is my favourite track.
So, thanks to the band for a great concert and a great new album.
So, thanks to the band for a great concert and a great new album.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Considering that I am a straight down the line early to mid Magnum is best freak plenty of people are going to be surprised when I say that Breath of Life is almost my favourite ever Magnum album! It seems that a lot of Magnum fans are struggling with various aspects of the reborn band and I can certainly understand some of the difficulties that are being experienced in those dark, sound filled rooms. Yes, the production is puzzlingly poor in places and yes, some of the drums are pale shadows of reality. However I urge everyone who places this CD into a player to plug themselves into the soul rather than the surface of this record. Once you do, I can almost guarantee that your jaw will drop in recognition of an absent genius returned. Again let me state my corner - to me, Magnum equals Les Morts Dansant, Soldier of the Line, So Cold the Night, Wild Swan... and I think Breath of Life captures the spirit that breathed within the walls of those and many other Magnum anthems. The riff that pins Face of an Enemy down in sweet merciless grandeur rivals the dance of the Vigilante. The emotion in Bob's voice as he begs one and all to Let Somebody In wrenches that very same gasp from the being that was uttered when the Sacred Hour was first spent. The return of Mark Stanway reminds us of the true joy of a beautiful melody played with fervent talent and genuine pleasure. Breath of Life gives to us, in my honest opinion, some of the most 'Magnum' music of all time. Bob's voice is more than ever like that last shot of fiery cognac from the dusty yet shining bottle that has been on the shelf for just the right number of echoing years. Tony's guitar playing is among the most emotive he has ever laid down in a studio. And the songs themselves drip with class, both instrumentally and lyrically. Without a doubt this is Tony's best set of songs since Wings of Heaven and as time tests them they may well measure up to the very best. Long may this Breath of Life blow.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Returning of my heroes... Looking for conjunction...
"Today in the news" was the first phrase that came to me from my daughter when I started to hear this album back in 2002. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2009 by A. David Garza Marin
A real grower
For the first few plays this did very little for me but then the melodies started to ingrain themselves and I am now appreciating this album more each time I play it. Read more
Published on 19 May 2007 by Adamski
LIFELESS!!!
Breath Of Life isn't about the music. It's about the return of one of the U.K.'s best loved melodic rock outfits. Ok, it's not the classic lineup. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2006 by Stotty
Rock as it should be - clear, powerful and top quality.
This is a great comeback album. Magnum know how to produce top quality rock with a soul. They have style, wit and ability beyond most others in the genre. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2003 by Nigel Alefounder
In and Out the Breath of Life
Like so many reviewers I was a big fan of them in the eighties and early ninties, buying all Bob Catleys, hard rain, etc, etc, so when the band got back together I was expecting... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2002 by P. S. Co-head
As Good as the old Days?
Having been a big Magnum fan in the 80's, I was really looking forward to this comeback album. When I first played it, my reactions were something like this: Promising start! Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2002 by Frankie Nicholas
How doe this album compare?
The long awaited Magnum Ablum is here and I was very eager to go out and buy this album. I counted the days and when the day came I was at the music store, paid my money and rushed... Read more
Published on 23 May 2002
Magnum Force? Or Just Hard Rain?
The question is simple. Will this album satisfy the Magnum faithful who have waited patiently since 1994's excellent "Rock Art" for some new Magnum music. Read more
Published on 23 April 2002
Give Tony a Knighthood!
Magnum are indeed back again, with possibly their freshest and best album to date. From the opening belter 'Cry' right through the 12 excellent studio tracks, the sound is big, the... Read more
Published on 4 April 2002 by picklay@yahoo.com
the best magnum album since storytellers night
without doubt, magnum have produced with breath of life their best album since storytellers night. they have done ok albums since then, namely wings of heaven, but every track on... Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2002 by Nicholas J. Millins
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