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Gillan – Magic (VG+/VG+) – LP, UK 1982
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Magic is an LP by Gillan from 1982 released on the Virgin label.
About this album
Magic is a punchy hard rock statement from Gillan, led by Ian Gillan’s powerful, unmistakable voice. Issued in 1982, the album finds the band leaning into tight riffs, driving rhythm and swaggering energy rather than excess, giving the songs a direct, tough-edged character. It sits firmly in Gillan’s early-80s run and reflects the group’s ability to translate heavy rock into sharp, memorable hooks. With its blend of aggression and melody, Magic shows why Gillan remained one of the more distinctive British hard rock outfits of the period.
Genre: Metal
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:A1 What'S The Matter
A2 Bluesy Blue Sea
A3 Caught In A Trap
A4 Long Gone
A5 Driving Me Wild
B1 Demon Driver
B2 Living A Lie
B3 You'Re So Right
B4 Living For The City
B5 Demon Driver - Reprise