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Chapter & Verse

Magnum · 1993

75 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

A blend of hard rock anthems and melodic ballads showcasing Magnum's storytelling prowess and vibrant instrumentation.

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 want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Chapter & Verse' marked a significant moment in Magnum's career as it was their first compilation album following the band's resurgence in the late 1980s. The album features highlights from their previous works, crystallizing their sound at a time when they were solidifying their position in the hard rock scene after a decade of fluctuating success.
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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