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Chapter & Verse

Magnum · 1993

75 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

Melodic hard rock anthems intertwine with poignant ballads, showcasing rich storytelling and dynamic instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    On a Storyteller’s Night — This track exemplifies Magnum's knack for weaving narrative depth into their music, combining soaring vocals with lush instrumentation to create a compelling atmosphere.
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    C’est la Vie — With its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, this song showcases the band’s ability to craft radio-friendly hits without sacrificing their musical integrity.
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    Don't Wake the Lion — The epic length and dynamic shifts in this track reflect Magnum's progressive rock influences, highlighting their ambition and musical complexity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • storytelling that invites reflection
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • anthems for communal listening
  • melodic ballads for introspection

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, Chapter & Verse marked Magnum's transition into a period of commercial resurgence after the relative disappointment of their previous album, Goodnight L.A. This compilation of their best tracks helped solidify their status in the hard rock genre, allowing them to reach new audiences during a time when music was rapidly evolving.
Stylistic neighbors
Tyketto· Threshold· Stratovarius

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rockin’ Chair 4:10
  • 2 Vigilante 6:38
  • 3 C’est la Vie 4:11
  • 4 Heartbroke & Busted 3:32
  • 5 On a Storyteller’s Night 5:16
  • 6 Start Talking Love 3:36
  • 7 Mama 4:34
  • 8 Lonely Night 3:48
  • 9 Crying Time 4:44
  • 10 Midnight (remix) 6:17
  • 11 It Must Have Been Love 5:15
  • 12 Days of No Trust 3:43
  • 13 Don’t Wake the Lion 10:32
  • 14 Just Like an Arrow 3:59
  • 15 When the World Comes Down 5:21

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