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Wings of Heaven

Magnum · 1988

48 min · 9 tracks · hard rock

Melodic hard rock intertwines soaring vocals with lush arrangements and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • soaring vocals for uplifting moments
  • melodic introspection on quiet nights
  • engaging narratives throughout the album

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification
  • avoid lengthy, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1988, 'Wings of Heaven' was Magnum's seventh studio album, following their commercial success with 'On a Storyteller's Night' (1985). At this point, the band was solidifying their status within the hard rock scene in the UK, building on their established fanbase while exploring more radio-friendly sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Tyketto· Threshold· Stratovarius

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Days of No Trust 5:23
  • 2 Wild Swan 6:15
  • 3 Start Talking Love 3:36
  • 4 One Step Away 4:38
  • 5 It Must Have Been Love 5:13
  • 6 Different Worlds 4:40
  • 7 Pray for the Day 3:45
  • 8 Maybe Tonight 4:38
  • 9 Don't Wake the Lion (Too Old to Die Young) 10:32

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