The Magazine cover

The Magazine

Rickie Lee Jones · 1984

43 min · 10 tracks · pop music · rock music

A sophisticated blend of pop, rock, and jazz influences enveloped in Rickie Lee Jones' distinctive vocal style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Magazine' was released on September 12, 1984, Rickie Lee Jones was navigating a challenging phase in her career. This album followed her acclaimed debut and sophomore efforts, marking a departure from her initial commercial success as she sought artistic evolution amidst personal and professional turmoil.
Stylistic neighbors
Joni Mitchell· Nina Simone· Steely Dan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prelude to Gravity 2:49
  • 2 Gravity 4:48
  • 3 Juke Box Fury 4:12
  • 4 It Must Be Love 4:59
  • 5 Magazine 4:45
  • 6 The Real End 5:04
  • 7 Deep Space 3:13
  • 8 Runaround 4:59
  • 9 Rorschachs: Theme for the Pope 3:20
  • 10 Rorschachs: A) The Unsigned Painting B) The Weird Beast 4:50

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