Magnetic North cover

Released 20 years ago

Magnetic North

Iain Archer · 2006

52 min · 11 tracks

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Canal Song (End of Sentence) — The opening track sets a reflective tone with its gentle instrumentation and poignant exploration of memory and loss, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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    When It Kicks In — This track stands out for its infectious melody and lyrical vulnerability, masterfully balancing upbeat energy with introspective themes about anticipation and longing.
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    Everything I've Got — A highlight for its sweeping arrangement and heartfelt delivery, this song showcases Archer's ability to convey deep emotion through layered instrumentation and evocative songwriting.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Canal Song (End of Sentence) 4:28
  • 2 Minus Ten 3:04
  • 3 When It Kicks In 3:43
  • 4 Collect Yourself 4:03
  • 5 Soleil 4:14
  • 6 Everything I've Got 6:15
  • 7 Arriero 5:11
  • 8 Frozen Northern Shores 3:56
  • 9 Long Jump 4:18
  • 10 Luke's Point 3:50
  • 11 Lifeboat 9:54

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