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Back to the Front

The Magic Band · 2003

55 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde rock and blues-infused grooves, echoing the band's eclectic legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic sonic explorations
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short immersive listening sessions
  • quirky, playful vibes
  • varied pacing and textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Back to the Front' marked The Magic Band's first album after a long hiatus, reuniting original members and honoring their unique sound. This record came over three decades after their iconic work with Captain Beefheart, positioning them in a phase of artistic revival while exploring their roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· The Cranberries· Bi-2

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 My Human Gets Me Blues 3:12
  • 2 Click Clack 4:03
  • 3 Abba Zaba 2:43
  • 4 I'm Gonna Booglarize You Baby 4:23
  • 5 Sun Zoom Spark 2:22
  • 6 Alice in Blunderland 3:56
  • 7 Steal Softly Thru Snow 2:37
  • 8 Dropout Boogie 2:44
  • 9 Moonlight on Vermont 3:34
  • 10 Circumstances 3:51
  • 11 On Tomorrow 3:46
  • 12 The Floppy Boot Stomp 4:05
  • 13 Hair Pie 2:26
  • 14 Nowadays a Woman's Gotta Hit a Man 3:59
  • 15 When It Blows It Stacks 4:09
  • 16 I Wanna Find a Woman That'll Hold My Big Toe Till I Have to Go/Sure 'Nuff 'n Yes I Do 3:47

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