Magnum Cum Louder cover

Magnum Cum Louder

Hoodoo Gurus · 1989

40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · new wave

Upbeat guitar-driven melodies intertwine with sharp lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of alternative rock energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat tracks for road trips
  • steady pace for casual listening
  • sharp lyrics with playful energy
  • vibrant melodies for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow builds and introspective themes
  • need for instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1989, 'Magnum Cum Louder' was the Hoodoo Gurus' third studio album, following their successful second album 'Blow Your Cool!' (1987). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the Australian rock scene and expanding their international appeal, showcasing a more polished sound while retaining their signature charm.
Stylistic neighbors
The Church· The B-52's· Midnight Oil

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Come Anytime 3:20
  • 2 Another World 3:16
  • 3 Axegrinder 3:27
  • 4 Shadow Me 3:41
  • 5 Glamour Puss 2:36
  • 6 Hallucination 5:05
  • 7 All the Way 3:11
  • 8 Baby Can Dance, Parts II-IV 3:17
  • 9 I Don't Know Anything 4:07
  • 10 Where's That Hit? 3:56
  • 11 Death in the Afternoon 4:08

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