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The Spirit

Magnum

75 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant fusion of hard rock and melodic symphonies that evoke grand narratives and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • vibrant storytelling through melodies
  • engaging waves of intensity
  • reflective moments amid powerful crescendos
  • for evening listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'The Spirit' was Magnum's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'On a Storyteller's Night'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining recognition in the UK and Europe, integrating more theatrical elements into their music.
Stylistic neighbors
Tyketto· Threshold· Stratovarius

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introduction 1:42
  • 2 Vigilante 5:25
  • 3 Days of No Trust 4:43
  • 4 Mama 4:35
  • 5 Need a Lot of Love 5:07
  • 6 Pray for the Day 4:49
  • 7 Les Morts Dansants 5:20
  • 8 Reckless Man 3:18
  • 9 How Far Jerusalem 8:33
  • 10 The Spirit 5:02
  • 11 On a Storyteller’s Night 5:15
  • 12 Rockin’ Chair 4:37
  • 13 Kingdom of Madness 5:12
  • 14 Sacred Hour 5:50
  • 15 When the World Comes Down 6:07

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata