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  • Audio CD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • ASIN: B00009W8J8
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 298,211 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Magnet is a flag of convenience for Scotland-based singer-songwriter Even Johansen. Prior to the release of On Your Side, he had teased expectation with a series of sporadically tremendous EPs which, while never quite sufficient to warrant the dispatch of quantities of gold, frankincense and myrrh, signalled that an intriguing new talent was blossoming. The comparisons of Johansen's singing to Radiohead's Thom Yorke, and his songwriting and arranging to Air, were not mere empty hyperbole.

On Your Side is not a classic--like most debuts, it never quite transcends its influences--but it is an accomplished and intelligent record. The duet with Gemma Hayes on a version of Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay" seems a rather obvious and clumsy bid for attention, but it is forgivable if it propels more people towards the rest of On Your Side. All of it is at the very least mournfully pretty, and the more ambitious tracks, among them the gorgeous, lugubrious ballads "Nothing Hurts Now" and "I'll Come Along", recall not only the sombre moments of Radiohead but the panoramic Brian Eno-inspired sweep of U2 circa The Unforgettable Fire. --Andrew Mueller

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Album!, 23 Oct 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: On Your Side (Audio CD)
Bought this album whilst travelling in Norway, and I must say it is absolutely magnificent. Calming, relaxing and very autumnal. The music is mainly guitarbased, and the voice of singer/songwriter Even Johansen will make your hair stand on end!
There is even a rendition of 'Lay Lady Lay' with the amazing Gemma Hayes, which must be classed as potentially the best Bob Dylan cover ever!!
Buy this album, make yourself a nice cuppa, sit down in front of a roaring fire and let that autumn blues drift away...
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Music lover....., 30 Dec 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: On Your Side (Audio CD)
I first saw Magnet as a support act for Beautiful South Nov 03, what a shame this guy is not as well known as he deserves to be. The On your side cd is a complete and utter sensation, treading new ground, I have since bought the EP's & import, Melodic, soul searching, haunting tunes that just frazzle the inner self and spin around the head. For weeks I have been singing/humming this cd, my friends think I have gone mad. This guy has the haunting voice hallmark of early slow songed Thom Yorke, but with more emotion, I have never heard such a debut cd of this quality and brilliance, please hurry to record another fabulous piece of work, I need more Magnet tunes to sing in my head. thanks for reading I hope you enjoy the cd as much as I have.....Bo Selecta, I tell thee?
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite album of all time! (honest), 8 Jun 2005
By E. Chilton-higgins (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On Your Side (Audio CD)
My favourite album of all time! (yes, really - and I do know what I'm talking about). Certainly one of the classiest, most beautiful albums you will ever hear. It's shameful that most people have never even heard of him (maybe he needs a new manager or something?)The new album 'The Tourniquet'- which is out now in Norway, by the way - is excellent compared to everything else out there, but nowhere near as good as his masterpiece 'On Your Side', which, let's face it, will be impossible to improve upon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Marvellous album, though I'd say it's probably the weakest of his three offerings.
I've just bought this and his latest album 'Tourniquet' on the strength of his excellent... Read more
Published on 3 May 2006 by Paul Treneary

5.0 out of 5 stars a truely beautiful album
I first heard Magnet as a support at a concert - i was blown away. He was almost better than the headliner. The next day I went and bought his album. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2006 by hands_off_877

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning.
Some one should send a copy of this album and Magnet's most recent album - 'The Tourniquet', to Simon Cowell as a lesson in what good music really is. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2005 by Sonia

5.0 out of 5 stars SHEER CLASS!!!
No fillers here, sheer class of an album, still astounded by it after several plays.
Published on 2 Aug 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars heavenly
First heard Magnet on an X-ray compilation (get hold of them, there are some absolute gems) and fell inlove instantly. Read more
Published on 7 May 2004 by The Haymaker

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnet Who.... Oh - WOW!
I am not a particularly broad person when it comes to music - I like what I like and that tends to be pretty commercial... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2004 by Andrew Bellamy

5.0 out of 5 stars buy it
Buy this album immediately. First saw Magnet as a support act for Kathryn Williams at an open-air gig in the height of summer. The man is a genius. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Unique Artist
Even Johansen is a totally unique artist. His recorded material crosses boundries, his live performances are awe inspiring. Read more
Published on 10 July 2003 by Tim Bisley

5.0 out of 5 stars worth the wait
it's been almost a year since i heard a magnet track for the first time, this album has not come too soon.
Magnet is Even Johansen from Norway, living in scotland. Read more
Published on 9 July 2003 by M. G Richardson

5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius
Although On Your Side is being billed as a debut album, Magnet's Even Johansen has been plying a small but wiiling audience for some time now. Read more
Published on 1 July 2003 by Mr G M Turner

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