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On the 13th Day

Magnum · 2012

87 min · 17 tracks · hard rock

Melodic hard rock intertwines with progressive elements, showcasing rich instrumentation and emotive storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • emotive storytelling throughout tracks
  • engaging live versions enhance experience
  • reflective moments for introspective listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short, standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
On the 13th Day was Magnum's twelfth studio album, released in 2012, marking a return to their classic sound after a decade-long hiatus since their last studio effort, Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow (2007). This album arrives during a resurgence for the band, following their reformation in the early 2000s and a string of successful tours, allowing them to reconnect with both old fans and new audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Tyketto· Threshold· Stratovarius

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 All the Dreamers 7:09
  • 2 Blood Red Laughter 4:40
  • 3 Didn’t Like You Anyway 4:33
  • 4 On the 13th Day 5:36
  • 5 So Let It Rain 4:50
  • 6 Dance of the Black Tattoo 5:17
  • 7 Shadow Town 5:57
  • 8 Putting Things in Place 4:41
  • 9 Broken Promises 4:52
  • 10 See How They Fall 4:57
  • 11 From Within 4:42

Disc 2

  • 1 Those Were the Days (demo From 1988-89) 4:13
  • 2 Eyes Like Fire (full version) 5:25
  • 3 Blood Red Laughter (acoustic version) 4:13
  • 4 We All Need to Be Loved (live From Prague CZ) 5:17
  • 5 Shadow Town (acoustic version) 5:00
  • 6 Moonking (live From Mannheim D) 6:29

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