Magnetized (album) explained
| Magnetized |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Johnny Hates Jazz |
| Border: | yes |
| 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 |
| Prev Title: | Best of the '80s |
| Prev Year: | 2000 |
| Next Title: | Wide Awake |
| Next Year: | 2020 |
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 sales chart[2] and #23 in the UK indie albums chart.
Critical reception
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".[3] Nick Pett of Backseat Mafia gave the album a more mixed review, but later said that the album "isn't all bad.."[4]
Ivan Nikitin ("Musecube") wrote that Magnetized "is definitely worth [your] attention."[5] .
Track listing
All songs written by Datchler and produced by Nocito.
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
Notes and References
- Web site: Johnny Hates Jazz - Magnetized. Discogs.com. 11 October 2015.
- Web site: CHART LOG UK: NEW ENTRIES UPDATE. TXT. 18 May 2013. Zobbel.de. 12 April 2023.
- Web site: "Magnetized" by Johnny Hates Jazz might be 2013's "Album of the year". 12 May 2013. Radio Creme Brulee. 11 October 2015.
- Web site: Pett. Nick. ALBUM REVIEW: JOHNNY HATES JAZZ – MAGNETIZED. Backseat Mafia. 11 October 2015.
- https://musecube.org/music-recenzia/johnny-hates-jazz-magnetized-2013/?ysclid=lpgj4hlbmc115613363 Johnny Hates Jazz «Magnetized» (2013)
