What makes Magic Valley by Goodbye June notable?

Magic Valley received positive acclaim for its songwriting and energetic performances, with notable mentions in publications such as Loud and Clear Reviews. The album helped the band secure a growing fanbase and led to further opportunities for touring and festival appearances, establishing them as an emerging act within the hard rock genre. Released on January 1, 2017, Magic Valley marked Goodbye June's debut full-length album following their EP, Danger in the Morning. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from local recognition to a broader audience, showcasing their distinctive sound while solidifying their identity as a rising force in the hard rock scene.

How many songs are on Magic Valley?

Magic Valley has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Magic Valley

Goodbye June · 2017

40 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A blend of gritty hard rock and Southern influences, pulsating with raw energy and introspective storytelling.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Bamboozler — The opening track sets the tone with an infectious energy, immediately drawing listeners into Goodbye June's vibrant soundscape and lyrical wit.
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Darlin' — This track showcases the band's ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with powerful instrumentation, emphasizing both emotional depth and musical prowess.
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Fear of Jesus — The closing track offers a thought-provoking exploration of faith and doubt, encapsulating the album's thematic complexity while delivering an anthemic sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and consistent mid-tempo rhythms.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the Southern rock influence.
The last three tracks shift towards a more introspective tone, featuring slower tempos and softer instrumentation.

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

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Bamboozler 2:42
2 Oh No 3:41
3 Daisy 3:05
4 Good Side 3:25
5 Darlin' 5:00
6 Charge Up the Power 3:15
7 Bad Things 3:06
8 Riding 3:49
9 Goldmaker 3:00
10 You Don't Love Me Like Before 4:07
11 Fear of Jesus 4:51

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