Magnetized (album)

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Magnetized
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Studio album by
ReleasedMay 24, 2013 (UK) [1]
Recorded2011–12
Genre Pop rock, synth-pop
Length46:20
Label InterAction Music
Producer Mike Nocito, Clark Datchler
Johnny Hates Jazz chronology
Best of the '80s
(2000)
Magnetized
(2013)
Wide Awake
(2020)
Singles from Magnetized
  1. "Magnetized"
    Released: 2013

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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Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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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.TitleLength
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

Additional musicians

Production

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