Archive (Compilation)
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Archive is compilation album
by British
melodic rock band
Magnum
. It is a collection of previously unreleased demo and outtake material recorded from 1976 to 1983, and was released in 1993 by Jet Records
.
Most of the material released here was used as bonus tracks for Magnum's Expanded and Remastered series on Sanctuary Records
.
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"Trojan Sales bought second rights on my illustration "Peace... at Last" for use on the Archive album. Tracks include "Sea Bird", "Stormbringer" and "Captain America". — Rodney Matthews
This album differs from all other Magnum reissues and earlier recordings because we decided after many hours of though and discussion amongst ourselves and with the record company to assist in the compilation and supply previously unreleased material, to share with you an intimate part of the band's history. We hope you enjoy it. — The Band
"Sea Bird," "Slipping Away," "Stormbringer" and "Captain America"
These four tracks where the first ever recordings of Magnum and were recorded at one or Birmingham's foremost studios "Nest" in 1974. A time whilst Magnum initially searched for a musical identity. — Tony Clarkin
"Master Of Disguise," "Without Your Love," "Find The Time" and "Everybody Needs"
These four tracks were recorded during the Kingdom Of Madness
sessions in 1976 at De Lane Lea Studios
but never made the album. A different version of "Everybody Needs" was originally released as the B-Side of the "Changes
" single. — Tony Clarkin
"Kingdom Of Madness"
We didn't actually think there could be another version of this track not already released but, here it is. Recorded at Battle Studios, Hastings in 1979. — Tony Clarkin
"Lights Burned Out"
This was recorded at Zella Studios, Birmingham in late 1979 and is the original version before a chorus was written. This was intended for the album Chase The Dragon
. — Tony Clarkin
"The Word"
This was recorded in 1982 at Portland Studios, London and we decided to commission Louis Clarke (at great expense) to arrange and conduct The London Philharmonic Orchestra
, subsequently recorded at Abbey Road Studios
, London. — Tony Clarkin
"True Fine Love"
This was recorded at Portland Studios in early 1982 and was originally intended for The Eleventh Hour
but was though to be a bit too rock 'n' roll for that album. We are pleased to see its release now. — Tony Clarkin
Compilation album
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by British
Great Britain
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melodic rock band
Band (music)
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Magnum
Magnum (band)
Magnum are a British progressive rock band from Birmingham, England. Formed as a four piece by Tony Clarkin , Bob Catley , Kex Gorin and Bob Doyle in order to appear as the resident band at The Rum Runner night club Birmingham...
. It is a collection of previously unreleased demo and outtake material recorded from 1976 to 1983, and was released in 1993 by Jet Records
Jet Records
Jet Records was a small British record label set up by Don Arden with artists like Electric Light Orchestra , Roy Wood, Gary Moore, Ozzy Osbourne, Riot and Magnum. The first release on the "Jet Records" label was "No Honestly", a UK top 10 for its singer and writer Lynsey De Paul in November 1974...
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Most of the material released here was used as bonus tracks for Magnum's Expanded and Remastered series on Sanctuary Records
Sanctuary Records
Sanctuary Records Group Limited was a record label based in the United Kingdom and a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Until June 2007, it was the largest independent record label in the UK and the largest independent music management company in the world...
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Track listing
Cover Sleeve
The cover art was designed by Rodney MatthewsRodney Matthews
Rodney Matthews is a fantasy artist and illustrator.In 1978, he published Yendor: The Journey of a Junior Adventurer, a hard-back picture book featuring his distinctive paintings of "The Wild Country", a fantasy world seen through the eyes of young Yendor, named after his son...
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"Trojan Sales bought second rights on my illustration "Peace... at Last" for use on the Archive album. Tracks include "Sea Bird", "Stormbringer" and "Captain America". — Rodney Matthews
Rodney Matthews
Rodney Matthews is a fantasy artist and illustrator.In 1978, he published Yendor: The Journey of a Junior Adventurer, a hard-back picture book featuring his distinctive paintings of "The Wild Country", a fantasy world seen through the eyes of young Yendor, named after his son...
Sleeve Notes
A Message From MagnumThis album differs from all other Magnum reissues and earlier recordings because we decided after many hours of though and discussion amongst ourselves and with the record company to assist in the compilation and supply previously unreleased material, to share with you an intimate part of the band's history. We hope you enjoy it. — The Band
"Sea Bird," "Slipping Away," "Stormbringer" and "Captain America"
These four tracks where the first ever recordings of Magnum and were recorded at one or Birmingham's foremost studios "Nest" in 1974. A time whilst Magnum initially searched for a musical identity. — Tony Clarkin
"Master Of Disguise," "Without Your Love," "Find The Time" and "Everybody Needs"
These four tracks were recorded during the Kingdom Of Madness
Kingdom of Madness (Magnum album)
Kingdom of Madness is the debut studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum. It was recorded in 1976, and was released in 1978 by Jet Records....
sessions in 1976 at De Lane Lea Studios
De Lane Lea Studios
De Lane Lea Studios is a recording studio, currently based in Dean Street, Soho, London, England, UK. Although the studios have mainly been used for dubbing feature films and television programmes, major artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Pink...
but never made the album. A different version of "Everybody Needs" was originally released as the B-Side of the "Changes
Magnum II
- Reissues :- Bonus tracks :Sanctuary Records released a 2005 Remastered and Expanded edition with a Bonus Tracks."Lonesome Star" Recorded during the Magnum II sessions, originally released as the B-Side to the "Changes" single....
" single. — Tony Clarkin
"Kingdom Of Madness"
We didn't actually think there could be another version of this track not already released but, here it is. Recorded at Battle Studios, Hastings in 1979. — Tony Clarkin
"Lights Burned Out"
This was recorded at Zella Studios, Birmingham in late 1979 and is the original version before a chorus was written. This was intended for the album Chase The Dragon
Chase the Dragon
- Cover Sleeve :The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."My original brief for Magnum's 'Chase the Dragon' album cover was given by Tony Clarkin, founder member of the band, who writes all the music and lyrics. In the first instance the record was to have been called 'The Spirit' and my rough...
. — Tony Clarkin
"The Word"
This was recorded in 1982 at Portland Studios, London and we decided to commission Louis Clarke (at great expense) to arrange and conduct The London Philharmonic Orchestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra
The London Philharmonic Orchestra , based in London, is one of the major orchestras of the United Kingdom, and is based in the Royal Festival Hall. In addition, the LPO is the main resident orchestra of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera...
, subsequently recorded at Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios is a recording studio located at 3 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London, England. It was established in November 1931 by the Gramophone Company, a predecessor of British music company EMI, its present owner...
, London. — Tony Clarkin
"True Fine Love"
This was recorded at Portland Studios in early 1982 and was originally intended for The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour (Magnum album)
-Cover Sleeve:The cover art was designed by Rodney Matthews."The Eleventh Hour illustration was mostly the brain child of Magnum's Tony Clarkin, a likable 'brummy' of eccentric appearance. He came to my studio where we listened to lyrics and he scribbled out a little sketch indicating the figure...
but was though to be a bit too rock 'n' roll for that album. We are pleased to see its release now. — Tony Clarkin
Personnel
- Tony Clarkin — Guitar
- Bob Catley — Vocals
- Wally Lowe — Bass
- Richard Bailey — Keyboards, Flute
- Kex Gorin — Drums
- Dave Morgan — Bass, Vocals (on Tracks 1 — 4)
- Mark Stanway — Keyboards (on Tracks 10 — 12)
External links
- www.magnumonline.co.uk — Official Magnum site
- Record Covers — at rodneymatthews.com