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Days of Wonder

Magnum

66 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant fusion of melodic hard rock and symphonic elements, evoking a sense of grand adventure and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Kingdom of Madness — This track showcases the band's signature blend of powerful guitar riffs and orchestral melodies, setting a dramatic tone that defines much of the album.
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    Everybody Needs — A standout single with an infectious chorus, this song highlights Magnum's ability to craft catchy hooks alongside their more complex compositions.
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    Find the Time — This track combines introspective lyrics with an engaging melody, representing a more reflective side of Magnum's songwriting prowess on this album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • epic anthems for sing-alongs
  • powerful instrumentation for catharsis
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement
  • for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • dislike longer track explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, Days of Wonder is Magnum's seventh studio album, following the commercial success of their previous record, Vigilante. At this stage in their career, the band was consolidating their sound while continuing to gain traction in the hard rock scene of the late '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Tyketto· Threshold· Stratovarius

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Invasion 3:24
  • 2 Everybody Needs 3:03
  • 3 Master of Disguise 3:08
  • 4 Kingdom of Madness 3:55
  • 5 Universe 3:31
  • 6 Baby Rock Me 3:58
  • 7 Movin’ On 3:59
  • 8 Find the Time 3:03
  • 9 Stormbringer 3:27
  • 10 Whithout Your Love 4:10
  • 11 Lords of Chaos 8:19
  • 12 Runaround Sue 3:07
  • 13 In the Beginning 8:47
  • 14 All of My Life 7:10
  • 15 The Battle 3:37

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