Magnetized (album)
Magnetized is the third studio album by Johnny Hates Jazz released on May 24, 2013. This album was the band's first album in 22 years, after Tall Stories and the departure of members Calvin Hayes and Phil Thornalley, and the return of founding vocalist Clark Datchler. The album, was followed by the release of the same-titled lead single, along with a corresponding music video. The album peaked at #102 in the UK.[2]
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| Released | May 24, 2013 (UK)[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2011–12 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock, synth-pop | |||
| Length | 46:20 | |||
| Label | InterAction Music | |||
| Producer | Mike Nocito, Clark Datchler | |||
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| Singles from Magnetized | ||||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [3] |
Upon release Magnetized received highly favorable reviews from critics. Radio Creme Brulee stated that the album might be 2013's "pop album of the year".[4] Nick Pett of Backseat Mafia gave the album a more mixed review, but later said that the album "isn't all bad.."[5]
Track listing
All songs written by Datchler and produced by Nocito.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Magnetized" | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Man With No Name" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "The Road Not Taken" | 4:59 |
| 4. | "You Belong to You" | 4:27 |
| 5. | "Release You" | 5:40 |
| 6. | "Nevermore" | 4:23 |
| 7. | "Ghost of Love" | 5:06 |
| 8. | "Lighthouse" | 4:57 |
| 9. | "Goodbye Sweet Yesterday" | 4:37 |
| 10. | "Eternal" | 4:17 |
| Total length: | 46:20 | |
Personnel
Johnny Hates Jazz
- Clark Datchler – vocals, keyboards, acoustic piano, synth bass (1-5, 7-10)
- Mike Nocito – programming
Additional musicians
- Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards (1-4, 8)
- Pete Watson – keyboards (1, 4)
- Berenice Scott – keyboards (2, 5), backing vocals (3, 7)
- Anne Dudley – keyboards (3, 7, 10), string arrangements (3, 7, 10)
- Marcus Bonfanti – guitars (1, 4, 7)
- David Munday – guitars (1-5, 7, 10)
- Neil Taylor – guitars (5, 6)
- David Rhodes – guitars (8, 9)
- Alex Reeves – drums
- Lily Gonzalez – percussion (1, 4, 7)
- Frank Ricotti – percussion
- Vince de la Cruz – tambourine (1, 4, 7), bass guitar (6)
- Alex Cooper – chant (8)
- Phil Nichol – chant (8)
- Steve Stewart – chant (8)
Production
- Mike Nocito – producer, engineer
- Stephen M. Tayler – mixing
- Tony Cousins – mastering
- Rob O'Connor – art direction
- Mark Higenbottam – design, illustration
- Stylorouge – design, illustration
- Simon Fowler – photography
- Alyson Fennell – stylist
- Karen Mason – hair, make-up
- John Wooler – management
References
- "Johnny Hates Jazz - Magnetized". Discogs.com. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- "CHART LOG UK: NEW ENTRIES UPDATE" (TXT). Zobbel.de. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- Collar, Matt. "Magnetized, AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- ""Magnetized" by Johnny Hates Jazz might be 2013's "Album of the year"". Radio Creme Brulee. 12 May 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- Pett, Nick. "ALBUM REVIEW: JOHNNY HATES JAZZ – MAGNETIZED". Backseat Mafia. Retrieved 11 October 2015.