What does Magic sound like?

Magic is a pop rock album by Ben Rector, released in 2018. Good for short bursts of heartfelt emotion and nostalgic reflections on friendship.

Magic works well if you're into short bursts of heartfelt emotion, nostalgic reflections on friendship and easygoing melodies for road trips.

How many songs are on Magic?

Magic has 13 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Magic

Ben Rector · 2018

44 min · 13 tracks · pop rock

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album balances upbeat and reflective tracks but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower songs.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact.
The instrumentation varies from acoustic guitar-driven arrangements to fuller band sounds, creating dynamic contrasts between songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.