(Steamhammer Records)
UK rock icons, Magnum are back with their 20th release, 'Lost On The Road To Eternity'. Another powerful effort and as soon as you press play and the opening riffs of "Peaches And Cream" fire out of your speakers you know you have a Magnum album. From Tony Clarkin's stimulating guitar work combined with Bob Catley's gritty and unique vocals proving that after all these years they still can rock out with the best of them. Other highlights include, "Show Me Your Hands", "Storm Baby", the title track, the lead off single, "Without Love", "Tell Me What You've Got To Say" and "Glory To Ashes", but all the songs are good and hit their marks. The production sounds organic and natural; clear and as perfect a rock sound as you would want. The quality of musicianship is on point and there is essences of classical sounds, with a imprint of that trademark Magnum vibe, strong musical corridors and a decent array of rock riffs sandwiched comfortably within a set of dynamic and well constructed songs. All in all, 'Lost On The Road To Eternity' is a premium rock album. Bob Cately's voice sounding better than ever with Tony Clarkin really pushing his vocals and Catley responding. Tony Clarkin's work on the guitar is stellar and solid as always. He is undoubtedly the most under-rated guitarist as well as under-rated songwriter in the UK, if not the world. If you ask me this album proves that Magnum deserve to be far better known than they are. - Tony @ The Dedicated Rocker Society
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