Top tracks — play these first
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How Far Jerusalem — This track stands out for its powerful anthemic chorus and poignant lyrics that reflect on longing and hope, making it a fan favorite during performances.
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On a Story Tellers Night — This song showcases Magnum's signature sound with its rich storytelling and melodic instrumentation, representing the band’s artistic strengths effectively.
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Soldier of the Line — With its driving rhythm and compelling narrative, this track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse rock with lyrical depth, resonating strongly with audiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- melodic storytelling for reflective moments
- themes of love and resilience
- for evening introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, The River Sessions marked a significant live album for Magnum, showcasing their enduring appeal years after their peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This album followed a period of relative obscurity for the band, as they had been revitalizing their career with new music and tours in the early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tyketto· Threshold· Stratovarius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Before First Light 3:49
- 2 The Spirit 4:44
- 3 All England's Eyes 4:38
- 4 The Lights Burned Out 4:45
- 5 Endless Love 4:16
- 6 How Far Jerusalem 6:37
- 7 On a Story Tellers Night 4:47
- 8 The Prize 3:46
- 9 Les Morts Dansant 5:42
- 10 Just Like an Arrow 3:49
- 11 Two Hearts 7:53
- 12 Soldier of the Line 4:07
- 13 Changes 3:17
- 14 Kingdom of Madness 4:35
- 15 Sacred Hour 6:11
- 16 The Last Dance 4:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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